After twelve intense days of celebrations, reunions, music and tradition, the coastal town of Caleta de Caballo, in the municipality of Teguise, put the finishing touch this past Sunday to the La Lapa Festivities, one of the most anticipated events of the local festive calendar.
From the early hours of the morning, the festive atmosphere was noticeable in every corner of the town. At 11:00 a.m. the activities dedicated to the little ones began, who became the real protagonists of the day. Amidst laughter and splashing, they enjoyed water mats and a foam cannon that turned the square into an authentic improvised water park. For a few hours, the boys and girls of Caleta felt like the kings and queens of the party.
After 12:30 p.m., neighbors, vacationers and visitors, adults, young people and children alike gathered next to the main stage, in the heart of the square, to participate in one of the most symbolic and emotional events: the maritime-terrestrial procession of La Lapa.
From the beach to the dock for health reasons
With solemnity and joy, the procession traveled along the town's central avenue until reaching the Mejía landing, an enclave near the sea, which this year had to replace the usual beach of Caleta de Caballo, closed to swimming for health safety reasons.
Following the protocol established by the Teguise City Council, the Festival Commission decided to move the traditional boat to Mejía, where two small boats awaited the participants. One of them, specially arranged to carry La Lapa, and the other, accompanied by a group of neighbors, made a short maritime journey that took them to the vicinity of the town's beach.
There, after paying tribute to the sea that gives meaning to this celebration, the procession began the return to the landing, culminating the act with a return to dry land.
With this symbolic journey, Caleta de Caballo bid farewell with emotion to a new edition of its festivities, marked by the joy, participation and community spirit that defines this seaside town. Festive coexistence and traditions were once again the soul of twelve unforgettable days, which are now etched in the memory of those who lived and enjoyed them.
The Councilor for Festivities of the Teguise City Council, Andoni Machín, and other councilors shared the day with the residents. The residents of Caleta de Caballo are already counting the days to celebrate again.