National park · UNESCO
Mount Teide
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
A volcano and Spain's highest peak, rising from a lunar-like landscape of lava fields.
Festival or event · Spain · Canary Islands
Santa Cruz Carnival
One of the world's great carnivals, with parades, costumes and street parties every winter.
Free to enter about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Santa Cruz Carnival matters
Every winter, Santa Cruz turns into one of the world's biggest carnivals. There are weeks of music, a queen election with outrageous costumes, a huge parade and a night of street dancing that lasts until dawn. Locals plan their costumes all year. It is joyous, loud and a unique Canary Islands experience.
Talking points
- Carnival is the island's biggest event of the year.
- Costumes are elaborate and planned months in advance.
- Streets turn into huge open-air parties.
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Good to know: Book accommodation well in advance and check the dates for the year.
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Viewpoint
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Neighbourhood · UNESCO
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Beach
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Theme park
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