Puerto de la Cruz Carnival

Carnival 2023

PROGRAMME PREVIEW

12th Feb. - Children´s Carnival Throne Election
16th Feb. - Election of the International Carnival Queen
14th Feb. - Children´s Carnival Parade
18th Feb. - Carnival Parade
19th Feb. - Family Carnival
20th Feb. - Presentation of the ritual "Matar la culebra"
22nd Feb. - Burial of the Sardine  
23rd Feb. - Official reception of German Embassies
24th Feb. - Men Marathon in high heels "Mascarita Ponte Tacón"
25th Feb. - Grand International Carnival Parade
26th Feb. - Family Carnival

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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.