Puerto de la Cruz Carnival

Carnival 2025: February 23rd to March 8th

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CARNIVAL

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 (COSO DEL CARNAVAL), 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.

A very popular and unique act of the carnival is the "Mascarita Ponte Tacón" male marathon, in which every year hundreds of men, with heels at least 8 centimeters, walk the cobbled streets and obstacles encountered during the playful and funny race.