Paladea Returns to Villaverde

The municipality of La Oliva becomes the epicenter of multidisciplinary sports activity, local products, and a varied gastronomic and musical offering from May 7 to May 10.

The La Oliva City Council, through the Sports Department headed by Gleiber Carreño, announces the new edition of Paladea. From May 7 to May 10, Villaverde will host an event that increasingly attracts lovers of sport, gastronomy, nature, and good music.

The programme kicks off on Thursday, May 7, with the official inauguration at 18:00 and a tribute to chef Agapito Umpiérrez of the restaurant El Rancho, recognized as a pioneer of modern gastronomy in Villaverde. The day will close with a showcooking by chef Yareli Pérez, the opening of the Beer Festival, a beer tasting, and a performance by Los Salvapantallas.

Friday, May 8 features a wine tasting offered by the “Piedras De San Pedro” wineries and vineyards, as well as a beer tasting by Cervecería Victoria. A showcooking by Massimo Avarelli follows, accompanied by live music from Mejor con Copas, Karma, Hombres G, and resident DJs.

Saturday, May 9 includes a bike race at 09:00, a competition for the best traditional mojo, a “Spritz” hour, a gin‑tonic masterclass with Royal Bliss, and showcookings by Víctor Suárez and Borja Cabrera. Musical entertainment will be provided by Michael Jerson, Los Hombres de Marte, La Última Llave, a tribute to Fito, and Los Lolas.

Sunday, May 10 concludes the festival with a trail and hiking competition at 10:00, a dessert contest featuring the famous Majorero cheese, a cava tasting “Herencia 1861,” and a wine tasting hosted by Bodega TINDAM. A final showcooking by Alexis Morales will be followed by performances from Tababaire, La Banda del Cuco, and Cremita de Coco.

Additional activities include:

• Paladea Kids culinary workshops on the mornings of May 6 and May 7.
• A special visit for seniors on Friday, May 8.

“Paladea continues to surpass itself year after year, becoming an event that not only captures the attention of our residents but also generates interest among the rest of the island’s inhabitants and visitors to Fuerteventura. It is an ideal occasion to enjoy sport, our living landscapes, local products, and traditional gastronomy.” – Isaí Blanco, Mayor of La Oliva

“Paladea is the best example of a multidisciplinary event in our municipality, capable of attracting not only sport enthusiasts but also lovers of good food and music. It never disappoints and, each year, exceeds the expectations set by the previous edition.” – Gleiber Carreño, Councilor for Sports

The 2026 Paladea promises to be an unforgettable celebration of sport and gastronomy, while also strengthening the consumption of zero‑kilometer products, the enjoyment of nature, and the appreciation of quality music.