Event· Culebra· Virgin Islands (BVI, USVI and Spanish Virgins)

Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (Culebra)

18° 18.1′ N · 65° 18.1′ W · approximate

Culebra's patron-saint festival in July honors the Virgen del Carmen, patron of fishermen, with music, food kiosks and the plaza in Dewey packed with islanders and visitors.

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Practical

Pinned at Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen in Dewey (OpenStreetMap way 426497546). Wikipedia: patron saint festival in July for Nuestra Señora del Carmen; other annual events listed are a windsurfing competition in February, a fishing tournament in March and craft festivities in November. Exact dates and whether each still runs were not confirmed: check locally. Expect full ferries and a crowded anchorage on festival weekends.

Best for

Island culture in July

Season

July (patron saint); other events Feb, Mar, Nov

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