Read about the Costa Adeje/Los Cristianos/Duque Tenerife Carnival 2025 in detail!
The 2025 Puerto de la Cruz International Carnival, inspired by the fascinating world of Tim Burton, is heading into its much-awaited final week with a burst of color, music and one-of-a-kind traditions. From March 4th to 9th, the city becomes the epicenter of Tenerife’s most iconic party, with something for everyone.
On Wednesday the 5th comes one of the most iconic events: the Burial of the Sardine. From 2:00 PM you can visit the Sardine at Plaza Concejil, then join its emotional Wake (7:00 PM) and finally follow it on its last trip through the city (9:00 PM), ending with a spectacular fireworks display at the Muelle Pesquero.
On Thursday the 6th, the highlights are the events celebrating the twinning with Düsseldorf, with the German Embassies Gathering at 5:30 pm, followed by the Official Reception at 7:00 pm at Complejo Costa Martiánez.
You can’t miss the famous “Mascarita Ponte Tacón” Marathon on Friday the 7th, where brave participants run up the steep streets of Puerto in high heels! Laughs guaranteed from 10 PM, starting at the Ermita de San Telmo.
On Saturday the 8th, the spectacular Gran Coso takes place, the biggest parade of the carnival, flooding the city’s main streets with fantasy, music and color from 4:00 PM. And if you’re into murgas, don’t miss the legendary Ni Fú Ni Fá performing at 6:00 PM at C.C. Martiánez.
Puerto de la Cruz Carnival – events:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5
- 2:00 PM: Sardine Exhibition (Plaza Concejil)
- 7:00 PM: Sardine Showdown (Plaza Concejil)
- 9:00 PM: Burial of the Sardine (parade through several streets to the Fishing Pier)
- 10 PM: Dance Night & Live Orchestra (Plaza del Charco)
THURSDAY, MARCH 6
- 5:30pm: Meet-up of the German Embassies (Plaza Concejil)
- 7:00 PM: Official Reception for the German Embassies (Sala Andrómeda, Costa Martiánez Municipal Tourist Complex)
FRIDAY MARCH 7
- 8:00 PM: XXVX Men’s Marathon “Mascarita Ponte Tacón” – Sign-up and heel measuring (Plaza de Reyes Católicos)
- 10:00 PM: Race start (Ermita de San Telmo)
- 00:00h: Awards Ceremony (Plaza del Charco)
- 11 PM: Dance & Live Band Night (Plaza del Charco)
SATURDAY, MARCH 8
- 4:00 PM: Gran Coso (parade starting at Avenida de Colón and winding through several streets)
- 6:00 PM: Ni Fú Ni Fá performance (C.C. Martiánez)
- 7:30 PM: Dance & Orchestra Night (Plaza del Charco)
All events are free to attend.
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Unique Traditions
What makes Puerto de la Cruz’s Carnival special are its one-of-a-kind traditions like “Matar la Culebra,” the emotional Burial of the Sardine, or the hilarious “Mascarita Ponte Tacón,” events you won’t find at any other carnival in the world.
Practical Info
All events are free to enter, which makes this carnival a perfect pick for enjoying with family or friends without worrying about your budget. The action is mostly in the historic center, with Plaza del Charco as the heart of the party, with music and dancing every night.
The Puerto de la Cruz International Carnival is officially listed as a Festival of International Tourist Interest, and its welcoming spirit makes locals and visitors alike feel part of this one-of-a-kind celebration.
Don’t think twice and come say goodbye to the Tim Burton Carnival with the best energy! As Mayor Leopoldo J. Afonso Hernández says: “See you in the streets of Puerto in our best costume!”
Where to Stay?
If you’re after the full experience, stay at Nests Hostels Tenerife! We’ve got an amazing vibe for meeting other travelers, making friends and heading out together to enjoy the carnival. Our strategic locations will keep you close to all the action. And you can switch hostels whenever you want (if you want) with Nest Pass!
We’ve got a hostel in Puerto de La Cruz, just 5 km from the Carnival, and another in La Laguna, in the north of Tenerife. From southern Tenerife, there’s also a great bus connection with regular lines, which run more often during Carnival to make it easier for people to get to the event and back home.
At Las Eras Nest, our two hostels in El Médano, and in the south with Duque Nest and Arena Nest in Costa Adeje, you’ll find the perfect comfort. Even though Arena Nest is a bit farther away, don’t worry! With the Nest Pass you’re free to switch from one Nest Hostel to another every day, so you can enjoy Tenerife hassle-free.
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