According to many people the carnivals are one of the most well-known features of Tenerife
and the best after those of Rio de Janeiro. All the islanders gather together at these annual festivities
in a mass outburst of collective gaiety.
The main celebrations take place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the areas near the port
where people dance to the sound of the best Salsa groups.
Few are the inhabitants of Tenerife who do not prepare their fancy dress to show off during theses happy days.
During the twenty seven days of the carnivals, many important festivities are held such as the election of the Queen, competitions
of street bands, processions and above all the impressive cavalcade which blends "Caribean" and "European" into a garland of colour and spectacle.
Whoever visits Tenerife during the month of February should not miss the vibrant and bustling celebrations
and if possible join the crowd in fancy dress.
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According to many people the carnivals are one of the most well-known features of Tenerife
and the best after those of Rio de Janeiro. All the islanders gather together at these annual festivities
in a mass outburst of collective gaiety.
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