Tenerife is known for it’s lovely, vibrant and friendly culture and all that spills out in a cascade of colour and noise at Carnaval time. You have to be quick, nimble and early to get a good vantage point for the showpiece parade on Sunday 7th March, but guests of the Arona Gran Hotel don’t have to go to the parade, the parade comes to them.
The afternoon procession or Coso, starts off near the beach below Guaza mountain, a few yards along from the Arona Gran Hotel. The floats, dancers and musicians all warm up and get into order at least an hour before the start. If you´re staying at the Arona Gran Hotel, you won’t miss a thing and get a great view!
The parade starts its slow meander up into the city centre, ending up near the Cultural Centre. The stage and fair all take place in the centre of Los Cristianos, a mere 5 minutes walk from the comfort of the Arona Gran Hotel.
The Carnaval week begins on Thursday 4 March and ends on Monday 8 March with the Burial of the Sardine, a riotous funeral parade that ends at the beach with the burning of the giant papier mache fish. You won’t forget Los Cristianos Carnaval in a hurry and your holiday at the Arona Gran Hotel will linger with the same warm and pleasant memories of a great holiday.
