People riding horses in the water on the coast of Tenerife.

San Sebastián Pilgrimage

Horses are the stars of this unique pilgrimage. Hundreds of riders flock to the coastal area of Adeje on 20 January each year to take their traditional dip in the sea. This long-standing tradition celebrates the memory of Saint Sebastián, the patron saint of cattle herders.

  • Where: La Enramada (Adeje)
  • When: 20 January.
Weather Today
Maximum: 21º
Minimum: 14º
Adeje. Sunny with cloudy periods on Tuesday morning. In the afternoon some drizzle will fall. At night the sky will be covered by high and middle clouds. Temperatures will remain unchanged.