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El Cotillo Festivities in Honour of Our Lady of Good Voyage
Aug. 12, 2025
Fuerteventura
On the northwest coast of Fuerteventura lies El Cotillo, a charming fishing village that captivates you at first sight. White sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, dreamlike sunsets and, above all, that slow, relaxed pace that invites you to live without rushing, to enjoy good company, savour local cuisine, and connect with nature in its purest form.
El Cotillo has managed to preserve its essence, keeping ancient traditions alive while creating new ways to celebrate that make everyone —locals and visitors alike— feel part of the festivities.
12–24 August: El Cotillo Festivities in Honour of Our Lady of Good Voyage
During these days, the streets come alive with music, activities, and joy. On 17 August, the town honours its patron saint with a vibrant procession in which local fishermen carry the statue of the Virgin through the streets, accompanied by the lively sounds of traditional Canarian folk music. The journey ends at the small pier (‘El Muellito’), where sailors await to lift her aboard a boat, marking the start of the moving maritime procession.
Another must-see event is “La Calada” (pronounced La Calá). At low tide, the town’s fishermen head to Playa del Río, near the Cotillo Lighthouse, where they cast the ‘chinchorro,’ a traditional fishing net. The fish they catch is then brought to the pier, where the ‘jarea’ process takes place. The fish is covered with concentrated salt and left to dry in the sun for a few hours on the pebbles before being refrigerated. This preparation is for the traditional barbecue of ‘jareas,’ served alongside ‘wrinkled potatoes’ and ‘gofio,’ to which all the town’s residents and visitors are invited, which this year will take place on 21 August.
The programme also features the Young Soloists Gathering (16 August), the Water Festival (20 August), Canarian bowls and fishing tournaments, and, to close the celebrations, the Night Procession (22 August), ending with fireworks and the fishermen’s traditional shouts of “Viva la Virgen del Buen Viaje!”.
Immerse yourself in local traditions and culture, and experience these festivities like a true local by staying at Coral Cotillo Beach.
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Check out the full schedule of El Cotillo Festivities
Tuesday, 12th August
5:00 PM – Decorating the church square and the streets of El Cotillo.
Wednesday, 13th August
10:00 AM – Adult Beach Football Tournament “Virgen del Buen Viaje”.
Location: Playa del Baladero.
9:00 PM – Cinema for all audiences.
Location: El Muellito.
Thursday, 14th August
10:00 AM – Adult Beach Football Tournament “Virgen del Buen Viaje”.
Location: Playa del Baladero.
7:00 PM – Canarian Bowls Tournament.
Location: School shade area.
9:00 PM – Raffle draw in aid of Club Deportivo El Cotillo.
Friday, 15th August
10:00 AM – Adult Beach Football Tournament “Virgen del Buen Viaje”.
8:00 PM – OCR demonstration for kids by Fuerte Monkey.
9:30 PM – High Heel Race.
10:30 PM – Costume Parade / Married & Paired Couples Parade.
Saturday, 16th August
10:00 AM – Traditional children’s fishing competition (by pieces and weight) on the boat La Resaca Fishing Charter.
9:00 PM – 29th Tribute and Gathering of Young Soloists.
11:00 PM – Grand open-air dance with: Orquesta La Sabrosa (Tenerife), ACADE (Gran Canaria), Nuevo Klan (Fuerteventura).
Sunday, 17th August – Main Day
11:00 AM – Religious service and Maritime–Land Pilgrimage in honour of Our Lady of Good Voyage.
9:00 PM – Seniors’ Party with a performance by Dúo Dinamita (Fuerteventura).
Monday, 18th August – Children’s Day
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM – Children’s Party with entertainment by Dúo Fantasía, inflatables, and foam cannon.
Location: El Muellito (The Pier)
8:30 PM – Grand Children’s Gala.
Location: El Muellito (The Pier)
Tuesday, 19th August
11:00 AM – Children’s and youth football tournaments.
Place: Cultural Centre
12:00 PM – Children’s & Adults’ Ping-Pong Tournament
Place: Cultural Centre
5:00 PM – Adults’ Domino Tournament (pairs)
Place: The Pier (El Muellito)
6:00 PM – Children’s Indoor Football Tournament (ages 12–14, teams)
Location: Football Field Courts
8:00 PM – 1:00 AM – Grand Open-Air Dance Party
Place: The Pier (El Muellito)
Wednesday, 20th August
1:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Water Party with foam cannon and DJs.
Adults’ race with inflatable animals and tropical fruits (minimum two people per inflatable).
Place: El Muellito (The Pier)
Thursday, 21st August
Pepito and his cart parade through the streets of the village and El Muellito.
9:00 PM – Traditional barbecue of jareas (salt-dried fish) with wrinkled potatoes and gofio.
At low tide, the town’s fishermen head to Playa del Río, near the Cotillo Lighthouse, where they cast the "chinchorro", a traditional fishing net. The fish they catch is then brought to the pier, where the "jarea" process takes place. The fish is covered with concentrated salt and left to dry in the sun for a few hours on the pebbles before being refrigerated. This preparation is for the traditional barbecue of "jareas", served alongside wrinkled potatoes and "gofio", to which all the town’s residents and visitors are invited.
Enjoy performances by: Parranda La Serena, Son de Antaño and Dúo D’Moda.
Friday, 22nd August
12:00 PM – Traditional children’s games (frying pan race, chocolate party, swimming, sack race, and children’s & adults’ greasy pole contest). The greasy pole contest time depends on the tide.
Location: El Muellito.
1:00 PM – Family Zumba master class.
Location: El Muellito.
8:00 PM – Night Procession (starting from El Cotillo Church, with Mass held in El Roque). Followed by a Fireworks Display.
Location: El Muellito.
11:00 PM – 4:00 AM – Open-air dance (Verbena) with singer Flor, Armonía Show Orchestra, and Grupo Arena (Gran Canaria).
Location: Church Square.
Saturday, 23rd August
8:00 AM – Friendly fishing competition in El Cotillo.
Location: Fishing harbour.
6:00 PM – Women’s Ronda Contest.
Location: El Muellito.
11:00 PM – 4:00 AM – Grand open-air dance (Verbena) featuring: “Yo, Tañón” Tribute (Tenerife), Grupo Bomba Orchestra (Fuerteventura), Grupo Kalibre (Fuerteventura).
Location: Church Square.
Sunday, 24th August
6:00 PM – “Futbolete” football tournament for the little ones (ages 5 to 11), at the small park pitch.
El Cotillo has managed to preserve its essence, keeping ancient traditions alive while creating new ways to celebrate that make everyone —locals and visitors alike— feel part of the festivities.
12–24 August: El Cotillo Festivities in Honour of Our Lady of Good Voyage
During these days, the streets come alive with music, activities, and joy. On 17 August, the town honours its patron saint with a vibrant procession in which local fishermen carry the statue of the Virgin through the streets, accompanied by the lively sounds of traditional Canarian folk music. The journey ends at the small pier (‘El Muellito’), where sailors await to lift her aboard a boat, marking the start of the moving maritime procession.
Another must-see event is “La Calada” (pronounced La Calá). At low tide, the town’s fishermen head to Playa del Río, near the Cotillo Lighthouse, where they cast the ‘chinchorro,’ a traditional fishing net. The fish they catch is then brought to the pier, where the ‘jarea’ process takes place. The fish is covered with concentrated salt and left to dry in the sun for a few hours on the pebbles before being refrigerated. This preparation is for the traditional barbecue of ‘jareas,’ served alongside ‘wrinkled potatoes’ and ‘gofio,’ to which all the town’s residents and visitors are invited, which this year will take place on 21 August.
The programme also features the Young Soloists Gathering (16 August), the Water Festival (20 August), Canarian bowls and fishing tournaments, and, to close the celebrations, the Night Procession (22 August), ending with fireworks and the fishermen’s traditional shouts of “Viva la Virgen del Buen Viaje!”.
Immerse yourself in local traditions and culture, and experience these festivities like a true local by staying at Coral Cotillo Beach.
BOOK NOW
Check out the full schedule of El Cotillo Festivities
Tuesday, 12th August
5:00 PM – Decorating the church square and the streets of El Cotillo.
Wednesday, 13th August
10:00 AM – Adult Beach Football Tournament “Virgen del Buen Viaje”.
Location: Playa del Baladero.
9:00 PM – Cinema for all audiences.
Location: El Muellito.
Thursday, 14th August
10:00 AM – Adult Beach Football Tournament “Virgen del Buen Viaje”.
Location: Playa del Baladero.
7:00 PM – Canarian Bowls Tournament.
Location: School shade area.
9:00 PM – Raffle draw in aid of Club Deportivo El Cotillo.
Friday, 15th August
10:00 AM – Adult Beach Football Tournament “Virgen del Buen Viaje”.
8:00 PM – OCR demonstration for kids by Fuerte Monkey.
9:30 PM – High Heel Race.
10:30 PM – Costume Parade / Married & Paired Couples Parade.
Saturday, 16th August
10:00 AM – Traditional children’s fishing competition (by pieces and weight) on the boat La Resaca Fishing Charter.
9:00 PM – 29th Tribute and Gathering of Young Soloists.
11:00 PM – Grand open-air dance with: Orquesta La Sabrosa (Tenerife), ACADE (Gran Canaria), Nuevo Klan (Fuerteventura).
Sunday, 17th August – Main Day
11:00 AM – Religious service and Maritime–Land Pilgrimage in honour of Our Lady of Good Voyage.
9:00 PM – Seniors’ Party with a performance by Dúo Dinamita (Fuerteventura).
Monday, 18th August – Children’s Day
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM – Children’s Party with entertainment by Dúo Fantasía, inflatables, and foam cannon.
Location: El Muellito (The Pier)
8:30 PM – Grand Children’s Gala.
Location: El Muellito (The Pier)
Tuesday, 19th August
11:00 AM – Children’s and youth football tournaments.
Place: Cultural Centre
12:00 PM – Children’s & Adults’ Ping-Pong Tournament
Place: Cultural Centre
5:00 PM – Adults’ Domino Tournament (pairs)
Place: The Pier (El Muellito)
6:00 PM – Children’s Indoor Football Tournament (ages 12–14, teams)
Location: Football Field Courts
8:00 PM – 1:00 AM – Grand Open-Air Dance Party
Place: The Pier (El Muellito)
Wednesday, 20th August
1:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Water Party with foam cannon and DJs.
Adults’ race with inflatable animals and tropical fruits (minimum two people per inflatable).
Place: El Muellito (The Pier)
Thursday, 21st August
Pepito and his cart parade through the streets of the village and El Muellito.
9:00 PM – Traditional barbecue of jareas (salt-dried fish) with wrinkled potatoes and gofio.
At low tide, the town’s fishermen head to Playa del Río, near the Cotillo Lighthouse, where they cast the "chinchorro", a traditional fishing net. The fish they catch is then brought to the pier, where the "jarea" process takes place. The fish is covered with concentrated salt and left to dry in the sun for a few hours on the pebbles before being refrigerated. This preparation is for the traditional barbecue of "jareas", served alongside wrinkled potatoes and "gofio", to which all the town’s residents and visitors are invited.
Enjoy performances by: Parranda La Serena, Son de Antaño and Dúo D’Moda.
Friday, 22nd August
12:00 PM – Traditional children’s games (frying pan race, chocolate party, swimming, sack race, and children’s & adults’ greasy pole contest). The greasy pole contest time depends on the tide.
Location: El Muellito.
1:00 PM – Family Zumba master class.
Location: El Muellito.
8:00 PM – Night Procession (starting from El Cotillo Church, with Mass held in El Roque). Followed by a Fireworks Display.
Location: El Muellito.
11:00 PM – 4:00 AM – Open-air dance (Verbena) with singer Flor, Armonía Show Orchestra, and Grupo Arena (Gran Canaria).
Location: Church Square.
Saturday, 23rd August
8:00 AM – Friendly fishing competition in El Cotillo.
Location: Fishing harbour.
6:00 PM – Women’s Ronda Contest.
Location: El Muellito.
11:00 PM – 4:00 AM – Grand open-air dance (Verbena) featuring: “Yo, Tañón” Tribute (Tenerife), Grupo Bomba Orchestra (Fuerteventura), Grupo Kalibre (Fuerteventura).
Location: Church Square.
Sunday, 24th August
6:00 PM – “Futbolete” football tournament for the little ones (ages 5 to 11), at the small park pitch.