La Vegueta has an agricultural character and is also shaped by volcanoes. If you want to explore the surrounding area on foot, you’ll find trails through mountains and volcanoes; if you’re interested in history and tradition, you can visit the Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Regla and discover a festival calendar with varying programmes. When planning your trip, it’s worth choosing between these different occasions.
Hiking Trails and the La Vegueta Trail
Numerous trails run through the mountains and volcanoes around La Vegueta. They are well marked and relatively easy to access. As conditions on individual trails can change, check the condition of your chosen route before setting out. The LZ-58 crossroad between Masdache and La Vegueta is also part of the access network for the Paisaje Protegido de La Geria.
The La Vegueta Trail was launched in 2013 as a sporting event for runners and mountain sports enthusiasts. Its eleventh edition took place in 2025 and its twelfth in 2026. The 2026 edition was open to people of all ages. However, the programme varies from year to year: in 2024 it included a children’s race, 5.5- and 10.5-kilometre races, and a hiking category. These formats may differ in future editions. So, if you want to plan your trip around the trail, check the details for the relevant edition rather than assuming that the distances or categories from a previous year will apply.
The Ermita and Festival in Honour of Nuestra Señora de Regla
The Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Regla in La Vegueta (Yuco) was built towards the end of the 17th century through a community collection. Inside, it has a 17th-century altarpiece dedicated to the Virgin Mary, as well as some interesting paintings. The site’s history is thus linked with religious art, although the individual elements do not all date from the same period.
In early summer, La Vegueta celebrates the festival in honour of Nuestra Señora de Regla. The programme may include excursions, sports competitions, concerts and folk dancing; the selection can vary from one edition to another. The 2024 Festividad de Nuestra Señora de Regla programme also included a cheese-making workshop. The festival is therefore a travel occasion in its own right, but its programme does not remain the same every year. If you’re planning to visit for the celebration, check the specific dates and programme before you travel.
Another religious tradition is the Romería de la Virgen de los Volcanes, which includes a stop in La Vegueta. At this stop, pilgrims bring traditional musical instruments, wine and food such as cheese, truchas (sweet pastries) and berrendos (wheat gofio with small pieces of cheese). This gives the festival culture its own culinary note and distinguishes it from the cheese-making workshop listed in the 2024 programme.
Wine and Local Flavours
For those interested in winegrowing, a visit to Bodega Cohombrillo can be another part of the trip. Explanations may be offered about vineyard care and the production and ageing of the wines. Afterwards, you may be able to taste different vintages with cheese and almogrote. Confirm your visit with the bodega before travelling. This lets you plan it in deliberately, without assuming it coincides with a festival programme or a particular time of year.
Plan Your Stay to Suit Your Trip
Hiking and festival culture offer different experiences: the trails through the volcanic landscape are a reason to plan a trip around outdoor activity, while the festival in honour of Nuestra Señora de Regla has a seasonal date and a programme that changes. If you want to combine the two, check the relevant details separately: the formats for the edition of the trail you plan to attend, the condition of your chosen route, and the current dates for the festival. If your trip includes a visit to the bodega, also confirm your visit directly with them.
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