The arrival of the Three Kings is an important event in the Spanish Culture, with festivities taking place in almost any city in Spain. The celebration starts on the night of 5th January, with a parade called Cabalgada de los Reyes Magos.
On January 6th, Spain celebrates the Epiphany or the arrival of the Three Kings from the Orient, an event which is highly anticipated by everyone, but especially by children, who receive gifts on this day (similar to Christmas day in other cultures).
The day of the Epiphany, January 6th, is a public holiday and so many businesses will be closed on this day.
However, the celebration starts a day before, on January 5th, with a highly anticipated event: the Three Kings Parade (La Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos). The kids will write letters asking for toys or other gifts and they will and these letters down to the Three Kings when they meet them before the parade.
In Fuerteventura, there are usually several parades, organized in every big resort and city on the island. Check the schedule below to know the time and schedule of events for each municipality on the island.
If you're planning a holiday in January in Fuerteventura, it would really be a shame to miss such an important event like the big parade which is organized each year on January 5th.
Things will be different in 2022 because Fuerteventura is currently at level 3, which means there are restrictions in terms of big events and crowds. There will be meetings and tours with the Three Kings going through the towns of the municipalities so that the kids can see them.
MUNICIPALITY OF LA OLIVA
The Department of Culture of the City Council of La Oliva has announced that on January 5th, at the football stadium in Corralejo will take place the event "Reception of the Three Kings."
There will be two slots, one at 6:30 p.m. and one at 8:30 p.m. The ticket is free and can be booked at www.ecoentradas.com.
The Covid certificate will be required for people over the age of 12 years and 3 months.
MUNICIPALITY OF ANTIGUA
The Three Kings have confirmed their visit to Antigua and Caleta de Fuste.
Capacity control and covid protocol will be applied.
Free entry reservations are required at www.Ecoentradas.com in order to avoid queues.
On Wednesday, January 5, Los Reyes Magos will meet the kids in the Plaza de Antigua and in Caleta de Fuste in the Public square, opposite the Barcelo Hotel, from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
MUNICIPALITY OF PUERTO DEL ROSARIO
Three Wise Men will arrive in Puerto del Rosario this Wednesday, January 5th, to tour the main streets of the city by bus starting at 5:00 p.m.; the tour is organized as an alternative to the usual parade.
The Three Kings will receive the boys and girls in the Ciudad de Navidad which is installed in the Barranco Pilón until 10 pm on January 5th.
MUNICIPALITY OF PAJARA
Pájara delivers the magic key to the Reyes Magos on their visit to the municipality.
Their Majesties will go on a tour on Wednesday, January 5th, starting at 9:30 a.m., through all the towns of the municipality: Toto, Pajara, Ajuy, Cardon, La Lajita, Costa Calma, Esquinzo.
The City Council will organize in the Plaza de los Pescadores de Morro Jable ‘The night of wishes’, with different shows and activities for the little ones.