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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
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Carnival festival · Puerto de la Cruz
Carnaval — Mascarita Ponte Tacón
February 2026
2026
February 2026
2027
Dates confirmed later — moveable feast
Where
Puerto de la Cruz
What it is
Carnaval — Mascarita Ponte Tacón explained
Best known for the high-heel race along the harbour front, a joyful drag institution since 1998.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Puerto de la Cruz tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Carnaval — Mascarita Ponte Tacón, explained
What is Carnaval — Mascarita Ponte Tacón?
Best known for the high-heel race along the harbour front, a joyful drag institution since 1998. It's a carnival event held in Puerto de la Cruz.
When is Carnaval — Mascarita Ponte Tacón in 2026?
Carnaval — Mascarita Ponte Tacón runs February 2026 in Puerto de la Cruz. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
Is Carnaval — Mascarita Ponte Tacón free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Carnaval — Mascarita Ponte Tacón is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Carnaval — Mascarita Ponte Tacón?
Book a room in Puerto de la Cruz itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Puerto de la Cruz also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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