Dia de Canarias happy days

The Dia de Canarias is an important public holiday of the archipelago of the Canary Islands which takes more than a day.  Folklore with folk musicians are just some of the traditional highlights. 
   

Dia de Canarias with folk musicians

Los Realejos Fiesta del Caballo Horse festival

• When? on May 30 at 10 a.m. Finca El Llano and at 3p.m. horse races between Cruz Santa and C/Los Remedios El Trebol for 1000m and for 1400m with 62 participants
• Concert by the band Vocal Cantares at Casa de la Cultura at 8.p.m.

Festival de Los Caballos as part of Dia de Canarias celebrations in Los Realejos of Tenerife with horse races activities as depicted on the poster

Livestock fair Los Realejos Feria de Gañado at Finca El Llano from 10 a.m. onward on Saturday, June 01, 2019 with rural shows and other activities. Both Fiestas on May 30 and June 01 take place every year at the same spots and draw big crowds. Mind also a small Romeria on May 30 with horse-drawn carts.

Generally, Dia de Canarias is a great time to go out on the town,  for relaxing and to be happy, such as at Cafe Ebano in Puerto de la Cruz.
   

Cafe Ebano on May 30 of 2016 holiday.

It's when street art made of salt is displayed in some Puerto Cruz streets with Corpus Christi motives, such as in the background of the Ebano Cafe by Calle Quintana.
       

Street art Corpus Christi on the public holiday that celebrates Canarias.

It's also the day of proud displays of the blue, white and yellow Canary flag.
   

Dia de Canarias long week-end for eating out

It's the time at the end of May when people visit different Canary islands. Depicted is Tenerife eating out May 30, 2016. Then many people filled the tables outside a restaurant in La Ranilla. 
   

History of Canary autonomy regarding its commemoration day

It celebrates May 30, 1983 first day of the archipelago's autonomy.
    A Puente (bank holidays) extends it when it falls on a Sunday.
    Sports and culture play a big role with it.
        Competitions are spaced out to give locals a chance to visit them on different islands.
   

The Canarias day good for the children

Siam park2 Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife a huge play ground for children with entrance fee that's worth it.

The new Siam Park2 on the roof top of the Pyramides Martianez Shopping Center seems to be on the way of a lovely attraction for children who love special jungle gyms, play castles and you name it.
   

Cultural activities

• Marshall arts and Guanche sports championships on Tenerife
• Silvo language competing on La Gomera
• Water sports like sailing on Gran Canaria
• Folklore with folk dance and music, such as by the Sabadeños
Ranilla Puerto Cruz craft stalls.
• Markets displaying local crafts such as Ranilla Craft stalls
• Tenderete musical get together in forest parks, such as in the Barranco Ruiz
• Pick-Nicks with family and other group outings in recreational park
• Several roads or Plazas with Corpus Christi salt carpet displays in Puerto de la Cruz, such as by Calle Quintana, Calle San Juan and in a Punta Brava Street.
• EMP photography exhibition May 20 to June 16 at Castillo San Felipe Puerto de la Cruz

What does the autonomy entail

• Self governing to an extent
• Low Corporate tax for foreigners who invest and create business on the islands
• Lower "value added" IGIC tax" than on mainland Spain
• Free Ports of Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife since 1852

From Dia de Canarias back to Tenerife

More facts about the communal holiday of the Canary Islands  here

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