Santa Cruz Carnival
Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
One of the largest carnivals in the world after Rio, Santa Cruz Carnival fills the streets with elaborate costumes, live music, dancing and the election of the Carnival Queen. Declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest by Spain, it is currently a candidate for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status.
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Sign inCarnival of Santa Cruz is one of the biggest in the world and it shows — costumes, floats and street parties that run until dawn. Book accommodation early; the whole city is booked out.
TOTom FieldsKarnawał w Santa Cruz to energia, która porwała całą naszą rodzinę. Parada pełna kolorów, muzyki i przepięknych kostiumów. Nawet dzieci bawiły się wspaniale, a miasto żyło tą atmosferą przez cały tydzień.
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Log inVisited: 1 June 2026
Made it to the Gala de la Reina this year — the costumes were unbelievable.
🎭Santa Cruz Carnival →Nothing prepares you for how loud and colourful this carnival is — we booked our hotel 8 months ahead and it still wasn't cheap.
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