Comparsa Río Orinoco

One of my favourite components of carnival, comparsas in Santa Cruz de Tenerife are said to be similar to the Brazillian Carnival Blocks, but actually appear to have more in common with the dancing, marching and drumming Samba Schools that have a strong community basis and are traditionally associated with a particular neighborhood.

Founded in 1988, Comparsa Río Orinoco have their home in the district of La Higuerita in San Cristóbal de La Laguna.

Río Orinoco | Comparsas adultas | Carnaval S/C Tenerife 2019

Find out more about Santa Cruz Carnival 2020, which will take to the streets between Friday, 21st February 2020 and Sunday, 1st March 2020. 

Carnival Queen Candidate in Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2019 Carolina Izquierdo Vera

Whether looking back once more at Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2019, or forward towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2020 - which takes place between Friday, 21st February 2020 and Sunday, 1st March 2020 - we can't resist another look at the candidates who aspired to become carnival queens in 2019.

Carolina Izquierdo Vera in a costume entitled, "S.O.S. ANTÁRTIDA" (S.O.S. ANTARCTICA), designed by Zara Díaz Mendoza and representing 5 Océanos.

Carolina Izquierdo Vera | Gala de la Reina | Carnaval S/C Tenerife 2019

Senior Carnival Queen Candidate in Santa Cruz 2019 Agustina María Rodríguez González

Whether looking back once more at Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2019, or forward towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2020 - which takes place between Friday, 21st February 2020 and Sunday, 1st March 2020 - we can't resist another look at the candidates who aspired to become carnival queens in 2019.

Agustina María Rodríguez González appears in a costume entitled, "REFLEJOS DE LUNA" (Reflections of the Moon), designed by David Hernández Páez, representing Arico Town Hall.

Agustina María Rodríguez González | Gala de la reina de los mayores | Carnaval SC Tenerife 2019

Tenerife Fiestas in November 2019

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The month starts with a National Public Holiday on the 1st November for Todos los Santos (All Saints Day), when people lay flowers on the graves of deceased relatives. There are few religious days that mean quite so much to the people of Spain and the Canary Islands and more flowers are sold for All Saints Day than for Valentines Day. 

The biggest event in the annual rally calendar, the Isle of Tenerife Rally, takes place this year on Saturday 16 November 2019. There are also two hillclimbs in the month; Icod-La Guancha on 2 November and San Miguel on 23 November.



Rally Isla Tenerife 2018

The only municipal holiday is 25 November for the Festival of Santa Catalina in Tacoronte. 

The biggest celebrations are on 29 November on the Eve of San Andrés (Saint Andrew's Day), in Icod de los Vinos with their Tablas de San Andrés and in Puerto de la Cruz with the Fiesta del cacharro y la castaña (Fiesta of the pots and chestnuts).

Junior Carnival Queen in Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2019 Ylenia Rodíguez Domíngez

Ylenia Rodíguez Domíngez at the Carnival Main Parade on Tuesday 5 March 2019

Whether looking back once more at Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2019, or forward towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2020 - which takes place between Friday, 21st February 2020 and Sunday, 1st March 2020 - we can't resist another look at the candidates who aspired to become carnival queens in 2019.

Ylenia Rodíguez Domíngez was voted Junior Carnival Queen in Santa Cruz 2019. Her costume entitled “Entre el pasado y el presente” (Between the past and the present), was designed by Santi Castro, representing children's boutique La Princesa y el Peis.



Ylenia Rodíguez Domíngez | Gala Reina Infantil | Carnaval S/C Tenerife 2019

Carnival Queen Candidate in Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2019 Maite Tena Bencomo

Maite Tena Bencomo at the Rhythm and Harmony Saturday 2 March 2019

Whether looking back once more at Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2019, or forward towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2020 - which takes place between Friday, 21st February 2020 and Sunday, 1st March 2020 - we can't resist another look at the candidates who aspired to become carnival queens in 2019.

Maite Tena Bencomo in a costume entitled, "ALMA" (Soul), designed by Alfonso Jesús Baute Pérez and representing Grupo Fedola.



Maite Tena Bencomo | Gala de la Reina | Carnaval S/C Tenerife 2019

Second Matron of Honour in Santa Cruz 2019 Ana María Gómez Aguilar

Whether looking back once more at Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2019, or forward towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2020 - which takes place between Friday, 21st February 2020 and Sunday, 1st March 2020 - we can't resist another look at the candidates who aspired to become carnival queens in 2019.

Second Matron of Honour to the Senior Carnival Queen in Santa Cruz 2019, was Ana María Gómez Aguilar, with the fantasy "Mumtaz Mahal", designed by Víctor Mesa Aguilar on behalf of DMB Peluqueros. 

Ana María Gómez Aguilar | Gala de la reina de los mayores | Carnaval SC Tenerife 2019

Comparsa Los Tabajaras

One of my favourite components of carnival, comparsas in Santa Cruz de Tenerife are said to be similar to the Brazillian Carnival Blocks, but actually appear to have more in common with the dancing, marching and drumming Samba Schools that have a strong community basis and are traditionally associated with a particular neighborhood.

Founded in 1983, Los Tabajaras have been participating in Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife for 35 years and rehearse in the neighbourhood of La Salud.

Los Tabajaras | Comparsas adultas | Carnaval S/C Tenerife 2019

Find out more about Santa Cruz Carnival 2020, which will take to the streets between Friday, 21st February 2020 and Sunday, 1st March 2020. 

Fifth Junior Maid of Honour in Santa Cruz 2019 Cynthia Gazmira Cubas Padilla

Cynthia Gazmira Cubas at the Carnival Main Parade Tuesday 5 March 2019

Whether looking back once more at Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2019, or forward towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2020 - which takes place between Friday, 21st February 2020 and Sunday, 1st March 2020 - we can't resist another look at the candidates who aspired to become carnival queens in 2019.

Cynthia Gazmira Cubas Padilla was elected Fifth Maid of Honour to the Junior Carnival Queen in Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2019, with the fantasy “¿Quieres bailar conmigo?” (Do you want to dance with me?), designed by Jonathan Suárez and representing electricity and reforms Hernández Padilla SL.

Cynthia Gazmira Cubas | Gala Reina Infantil | Carnaval S/C Tenerife 2019

Fourth Maid of Honour in Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2019 Raquel Iboleón Laynez

Raquel Iboleón Laynez in the Carnival Main Parade Tuesday 5 March 2019

Whether looking back once more at Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2019, or forward towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2020 - which takes place between Friday, 21st February 2020 and Sunday, 1st March 2020 - we can't resist another look at the candidates who aspired to become carnival queens in 2019.

Raquel Iboleón Laynez was chosen as 4th Maid of Honour at the gala earlier this year, with a costume entitled “Al alba venceré” (At dawn I will conquer), designed by Daniel Pages, representing McDonald’s and La Opinión de Tenerife.



Raquel Iboleón Laynez | Gala de la Reina | Carnaval S/C Tenerife 2019