Download programme: Puerto de la Cruz 2012 The carnival has been declared of international tourist interest, being one of the longest-standing carnivals of the island. The “burial of the sardine” held on Ash Wednesday, and the “Grand Carnival Parade” on the following Saturday, are quite spectacular, with the participation of many individuals, groups, floats, comparsas,Continue Reading “Ready, steady, go …. Carnaval 2012”
III Festival Agatha Christie – Paseo Turístico Hotel Tigaiga 2011 from CIT Puerto de la Cruz on Vimeo.
and many more nice photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hotel_tigaiga/sets/72157628175677287/
Starting on November 19th until November 27th there are going to be many performances in the programme of events, and for Agatha Christie fans, it will be a very exciting week indeed in Puerto de la Cruz! More information: http://citpuerto.com/es/sobre-el-cit/agatha-christie/
Due to Zapateros announcement of general elections in Spain, we need to reschedule the Car Corso from Sunday, Nov 20th to Nov 27th 2011. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you understand that these elections dictate scheduling due to participation in the related event of the local authorities and police. We do hope toContinue Reading “Date Change: XIII Paseo Turístico – 27th NOV”
Photos from the village of EL SAUZAL kindly presented by Don Antonio Peraza!
The town of La Orotava begins the production of the famous carpets of Corpus Christi. This year, the main carpet of the Town Hall square is 870 square meters wide and is made with volcanic sands of twelve different colors to be finished by June 30th.
On May 3rd Tenerife celebrates the day of the Cross: Crosses on the houses are festively decorated with flowers. In municipalities that include the word “Cruz” in their name, it is public holiday, including Puerto de la Cruz.
Here are some programme highlights 2011: Sunday, 20th Feb: Presentation of adult and child candidates for Queen of the Carnival 2011. Venue: Plaza de los Reyes Católicos. Saturday, 26th Feb: Exhibition of anticue and classic “Mercedes” cars Venue: Avenida de Colón. Thursday, 3rd March: Gala Show to Elect the Carnival Queen 2011. Venue & ticketContinue Reading “Carnaval, carnaval …. in Puerto de la Cruz”