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: 25º
Minimum: 18º
Adeje. The sky will be very cloudy on Friday morning. In the afternoon there will be middle and high cloud cover. At night some patchy mist is likely. Temperatures will remain unchanged.