14/09/2026
Tomorrow is the Fiesta de los Dolores, also known as the Feast of Our Lady of the Volcanoes (Nuestra Señora de los Volcanes or Nuestra Señora de los Dolores) - a public holiday across the island. Of course thast means many businesses, offices and shops will be closed but what does it really mean for the island?
Its a major celebration which commemorates a historic event in 1736 when the Virgin is said to have miraculously stopped threatening lava flows from the Timanfaya eruptions from destroying the village of Mancha Blanca.
If you are off maybe take a trip to Mancha Blanca to enjoy the final day of the arts and crafts fair there.