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My ever useful 'Island Connections' newspaper' described a Fiesta at San Sebastian near La Caleta, Cost Adeje, another public holiday. An early 416 bus from Las Americas in the morning to La Calea to avoid the crowds. A look around and a coffee in one of the bar/restaurants along the sea front then a casual walk back to San Sebastian for the fiesta which takes pace on 20th Jan each year. I have shown some alternate bus stops if you do not fancy the walk but you cannot get off near the church as the whole of the village centre is devoid of traffic. The fiesta in honour of Adeje’s patron saint.
The fair and the stalls are in full swing when I arrive and everyone is having a good time. Wander around the horses tethered as if it was a car park and the other animals on display. At 14:00 the colourful procession of worshippers, farmers and livestock proceeds down to the La Enramada beach. The Saint is believed to bestow good health and luck on the animals who willingly enter the water. Having positioned myself so that I could take photos of the procession I could not get very good shots at the waters edge, a position on the opposite hill would have been perfect but I could not get through the crowds. After the animals have arrived at the beach the Saint, preceded by the village brass band and dignitaries is brought to the waters edge and the blessings given. The procession then leaves up the opposite trail back to the church. Typical of progress a hotel now sits on the direct route!
The fair and the stalls are in full swing when I arrive and everyone is having a good time. Wander around the horses tethered as if it was a car park and the other animals on display. At 14:00 the colourful procession of worshippers, farmers and livestock proceeds down to the La Enramada beach. The Saint is believed to bestow good health and luck on the animals who willingly enter the water. Having positioned myself so that I could take photos of the procession I could not get very good shots at the waters edge, a position on the opposite hill would have been perfect but I could not get through the crowds. After the animals have arrived at the beach the Saint, preceded by the village brass band and dignitaries is brought to the waters edge and the blessings given. The procession then leaves up the opposite trail back to the church. Typical of progress a hotel now sits on the direct route!
Returning to the square in front of the church the fiesta continues until midnight with families sharing the fairground atmosphere with lots of food stalls (which sell all sorts of local delicacies washed down by beer, wine, spirits or soft drinks - no restrictions here) and much impromptu singing and dancing. So you have the choice, leave early and get the bus all the way or enjoy yourself and, possibly, get a taxi.
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