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Churches in Playa Blanca

Churches in Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca, Lanzarote

45 minutes

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About this experience

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen is a modest Catholic church in the centre of Playa Blanca, Lanzarote. It serves as the town's main place of worship and a local landmark near the seafront promenade. The church's simple whitewashed exterior and small bell tower reflect traditional Canarian architecture.

What to expect

  • Visit the compact single-nave interior with a wooden altar and a statue of the Virgin of Carmen, the patron saint of fishermen.
  • Attend a Sunday Mass at 10:00, which lasts about 45 minutes and is conducted in Spanish.
  • Observe the annual Carmen Festival in mid-July, when the statue is carried in a procession to the harbour and blessed at sea.
  • Step inside for a quiet moment of reflection; the church is open daily from 9:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 20:00.
  • Suitable for visitors interested in local culture and religious history; no entry fee is charged, but donations are accepted.

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