The Plaza de San Agustín will host the gala for the election of the Queen and Princess of the Sea for the 2026 Fiestas del Carmen this Friday, July 17, at 21:30, featuring ten candidates and a musical show. The event is free and will be broadcast live.
The countdown has begun in Los Realejos. This Friday, July 17, at 21:30, the Plaza de San Agustín will be dressed for one of the most anticipated events of the summer: the election of the Queen and Princess of the Sea for the 2026 Fiestas del Carmen. Ten young contenders will compete for the crown in an evening that promises spectacle, excitement, and a lot of tradition.
A Gala with a Local Touch
The event, which is free to access until capacity is reached, will be presided over by the mayor of Los Realejos, Adolfo González, and the councillor for Fiestas, Isabel Socorro. They will be joined by the current Queen of the Sea, Bárbara García Zamora, and the Princess of the Sea, Tania Jesús Simón Rodríguez, who will hand over their titles to the new representatives of the patron saint festivities.
The gala will be hosted by presenter Daniel Montesdeoca and will be broadcast live via the Radio Realejos YouTube channel, so that no one misses a detail. The artistic direction is in the hands of Adrián García, who has designed a show titled 'Atlántico, a piano under the sea', featuring actors Yanely Hernández and José Carlos Campos, who will perform various sketches.
The Ten Candidates and Their Sponsors
The contestants, who will parade in two rounds, reflect the commercial and social fabric of the municipality. In order of appearance, the candidates are: Jimena Martín Hernández (sponsored by Papas Aureliano and Red de Combustibles Canarios), Marta Bencomo Marrero (Lhorsa Arte & Eventos), Estela García González (Joyería Mercy and Salón Liviego), Elizabeth Hernández Padrón (Lettras Publicidad), Aroa Raya López (Berpau Solar and Mitad Calzados y Complementos), Nerea Luis Estévez (Repsol Palo Blanco), Carolina Borges González (Yanin González Beauty Studio and Tasca García), Ingrid Melián González (Asociación de Mayores Icod de los Trigos de Icod el Alto and Sun Canarias), Ereida Lima Real (Sleep Zone and Grupo Campocha) and Mélodi Luis Plasencia (Savasa).
The variety of sponsors demonstrates the commitment of local businesses to the traditions of the municipality. From shoe companies to beauty studios, and including senior associations, all contribute their bit to ensure the gala is a success.
Music and Festive Atmosphere
The evening will also feature a musical performance by singer Andy, who will add a rhythmic touch to what is expected to be a magical night. The show 'Atlántico, a piano under the sea' promises to transport the audience to an underwater world full of fantasy, with the piano as the connecting thread.
For the residents of Los Realejos, this gala is much more than a beauty contest: it is the prelude to the Fiestas del Carmen, which attract thousands of visitors each year and are a hallmark of the municipality. The election of the Queen and Princess of the Sea is the official kickoff of the festivities.
If you can't attend, don't worry: the YouTube broadcast will allow you to follow it from home. And if you prefer to experience it live, arrive early to get a good spot. The event is this Friday, July 17, at 21:30 in the Plaza de San Agustín. May the best one win!
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