Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the carnival atmosphere !!!
Carnival is the most popular festivity in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the most participative of those held on the Canary Islands. In 1980, it was declared “Fiesta of International Tourist Interest”, and in 1987, it entered the Guinness World Record Book as the largest gathering of people in an outdoor plaza to attend a concert- more than 200.000 people
The carnival has been declared of international tourist interest, being one of the longest-standing carnivals of the island. Even during the time when the fiesta was banned, it has always managed to find a place in the hearts of the people of Puerto de la Cruz, they even camouflaged the carnival under the name of "winter fiestas" in order not to miss it. The burial of the sardine, held on Ash Wednesday, and the Grand Carnival Parade, on the following Saturday, are quite spectacular, with the participation of many individuals, groups, floats, comparsas, murgas (carnival music groups) and several delegations from the carnivals of other countries, including Germany.
Don´t miss it,its a one off chance to enjoy the atmosphere.
Pick up time: 11:00-12:00 aprox. Includes: guide who will accompany you on the journey back and forth to Santa Cruz.
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The Coso (parade) is the culmination of the Carnival. It is the grand finale of the party, an avalanche full of colour, rhythm and merriment that, for hours, marches along the seafront avenue of the city, with the participation of floats, musical ensembles and the Carnival Queen and her royal entourage.
