How is the Carnival in Tenerife?

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Carnival is the festival of Tenerife. Carnival Rides of thousands of costumes, spectacular floats , music, dancing and fun , lots of fun . The best, everything happens on the street , so live it to the fullest.

The Carnival of the resort town of Puerto de la Cruz is one of the most traditional and relevance of Tenerife. Each year its spirit takes over locals and visitors , which are easily integrated into the party. Masked balls , parades , galas and other unusual events such as the traditional rally of vintage cars, the fun run “Mascarita ponte el tacón” or choosing drag queen are the highlights of the program acts.

In Puerto de la Cruz holiday begins with the choice of their child and adult queens in a show at the participating troupes , bands and other groups . The opening parade started the Carnival in the street which doesn’t end until Sunday piñata.

On Saturday and Sunday of piñata are extra days of celebration after the burial of the sardine, Ash Wednesday , worldwide formalizes the end of the holidays.
Precisely the most important act of portuense carnival is the parade held on Saturday piñata , called Gran Coso Apoteosis of Carnival and the participating groups from across the island

If you want to enjoy a holiday full of color and celebration , come to Bahia Principe!