Tenerife Carnival is second only to Rio di Janeiro!

It is famous all over the world for its colorful and vibrant celebrations and parties. Here is everything you need to know about celebrating carnival in Tenerife!

February 21th, 2020

March 1st, 2020

Every year more than 250,000 people head to Tenerife to the gorgeous capital city of Santa Cruz to celebrate carnival! The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival claims to be the second most popular carnival in the world after Rio. It was however voted the Carnival Capital of the World beating Rio, Notting Hill and New Orleans!

You might also like Viareggio Carnivalthat has the world’s best carnival floats.

The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival dates back hundreds of years. It is the quintessential party in the Canary Islandsand the most anticipated date of the year. While most of Europe celebrates carnival in the winter Tenerife is the warmest place in all of Spain, so its gorgeous warm weather makes it the perfect place to celebrate carnival!

Tenerife Carnival is inescapable! Its when the whole city gets wild and lets loose. The carnival begins with several competitions like awards for the best Murgas (musical troupes) and many other singing and dancing competitions. There is also the crowning of the Carnival Queens.

After the crowning of the Carnival Queensis when the party begins in Tenerife. For two weeks the streets of Tenerife are filled with colour, costumes and joy. Tenerife Carnival is jam-packed with numerous parades, shows, concerts, masquerade balls, and non-stop parties.

Everyone both young and old gets into costume and hits up the streets of Tenerifefor long nights filled with lots of feasting, socialising, dancing and an insane amount of drinking. The motto of Tenerife Carnivalis that “no two carnivals are equal!”.

History of Carnival of Tenerife

The origins of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival date back to the 15th century. Carnival was brought to the island after the Spanish Conquest in 1492. Like most carnivals it was the last chance for a feast and giving into excess before Lent.

In the 19th century Tenerife Carnival has become more official and the first competitions were added to the carnival. Masquerading had also become popular, allowing one to become anonymous so they could hide their social class or take part in some anonymous debauchery.

The first official Tenerife Carnival to be organised by the city was in 1925. However shortly afterwards during the Franco dictatorship, attempts were made to cancel the carnival. The celebrations continued, just under the name “winter parties”. However, when Franco died in 1980, the carnival returned to its original name.

Highly Recommended! – Viareggio Carnival!

We highly recommend if you are already planning on attending carnival, that you extend your trip and visit two of the world’s best carnivals! Unfortunately, most carnivals take place at the same time, in the days prior to Lent. But Viareggio Carnival in Italy occurs not once, but five times in the lead up to Lent! So, it’s one of the only other pre-Lenten carnival’s in Europe that you can also visit!

And what is more fun then celebrating carnival once, is celebrating it twice! Viareggio Carnival is one of worlds most renowned carnival celebrations, and rightly so because this Italian town puts on a carnival that is like nothing else in the world! What separates this carnival from the rest, is their awe-inspiring floats! Viareggio Carnival holds the title of having the ‘world’s best carnival floats!’ No other carnival even comes close!

And at Viareggio, carnival is just icing on the cake! Because this carnival takes place in gorgeous Tuscany, one of Italy’s best regions! A region that is famous for its art, architecture, history, culture, picturesque landscapes, great food, great wine and the best of Italian hospitality, that you can enjoy while experiencing the magic of this carnival!

Where to stay Tenerife Carnival?

There are plenty of options for accommodation in Tenerife. From luxury resorts, hotels, B&B, private rentals, inns and hostels. It all comes down to your budget and the level of comfort you are seeking. We recommend booking your accommodation in

VILLA FLORA

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Just 150 euro per night with direct booking, including parking places for 2 cars and finish cleaning Take advantage of our special offer and enjoy the serenity of an exclusive holidays!

Spectacular 3 bedroom Villa Flora for 7 person in prestigious area Costa Adeje with amazing view!

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