Fiestas Lustrales Cristo De La Misericordia

The Festivities of Cristo de la Misericordia in Garachico, Tenerife, are religious and cultural celebrations that take place every five years. They honour the local patron saint, attracting thousands of visitors with religious, cultural and folkloric events, such as processions, concerts and gastronomic fairs. They commemorate the volcanic eruption of 1706, where it is said that the eruption was miraculously stopped in front of the image of Christ. This festivity is an important event for the local community, highlighting their devotion and culture, sharing it with visitors from inside and outside the island.