Arinaga Beach will be festive on Friday, August 28th, to celebrate the 30th edition of the Vará del Pescao. Tens of thousands of people are expected to enjoy a festive atmosphere by the sea, with sardines, music, and various activities.
Events will kick off at 5:30 PM with the arrival of folklore groups Tabaiba and Merita la Peña, who will liven up the arrival of the fishing boat, scheduled for 6:00 PM. Afterwards, a maritime procession will take place, accompanied by the parrandas Viejo Cafetín and El Lejío, as well as the Banda Isleña.
The evening continues with a street party starting at 10:00 PM, featuring Star Music, Grupo Arena, and DJ Promaster. The event will conclude with fireworks launched from the pier at 11:00 PM.
The Agüimes City Council recommends using public transport to facilitate access and reduce private vehicle use. A special bus service and a provisional taxi stand will be set up at the entrance of Arinaga, near the Urban Park and the main roundabout.
To ensure safety, approximately 200 professionals will be on duty, including the Civil Guard, Local Police, Canary Islands Police, private security, and the drone unit from the Telde City Council. Services will also be enhanced with chemical toilets and additional waste containers.
The transport company Global has planned a special reinforcement of frequencies on several routes to facilitate travel. Affected lines include Line 5 (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Faro de Maspalomas), Line 22 (Agüimes - Playa de Arinaga), Line 23 (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Playa de Arinaga semi-direct), and Line 25 (Faro de Maspalomas - Playa de Arinaga).
Those opting for private vehicles will have access to approximately 1,000 parking spaces distributed in the industrial estate area, the Canal area, and the sports center area. Individuals with reduced mobility will have reserved adapted zones on López de Hoces street.
It is reminded that barbecues are prohibited on public roads and in designated areas, although they will be permitted on specific beach sections. The use of electronic devices for playing music in public spaces will also be forbidden.
