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Saturday, 3. October 2026
Carnival on Tenerife

Puerto de la Cruz crowns its carnival king on the Esplanada del Muelle

Antonio Boga Sánchez took the crown at the Gala del Rey with his own design «Coworking Fitness Santa Úrsula», while murgas and comparsas framed the night with music and dance. Our gallery shows the costumes.
Picture 2: Gala del Rey in Puerto de la Cruz - Costumes Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The contestants' magnificent, spectacular costumes showcased their passion for carnival and enchanted the audience on the Esplanada de Muelle.
Figure 3: Gala del Rey, Puerto de la Cruz - Murga Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The Gala del Rey was accompanied by musical and dance performances by the murgas and comparsas (singing and dance groups).
Figure 4: Gala del Rey, Puerto de la Cruz - Costumes (1) Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The spectacular costumes were a testament to a high degree of creativity and imagination, but also to the many hours of work put in by their designers.
Figure 5: Gala del Rey, Puerto de la Cruz - Costumes (2) Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The artistic, original designs captivated the audience and reflected the hard work and dedication of their creators.
Figure 6: Gala del Rey, Puerto de la Cruz - Fantasy Photo: Sylvia Kreye
From vivid imaginations to dazzling details, each participant brought their own unique character to the event.
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Figure 7: Gala del Rey, Puerto de la Cruz - Splendour & Inclusion Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The Gala del Rey was a night of spectacular costumes and inclusion.
Figure 8: Gala del Rey, Puerto de la Cruz - Inclusion Photo: Sylvia Kreye
Giovanni Cabrera Pérez, dressed as an owl, moved the audience with his fantasy piece 'Visión Nocturna' (Nocturnal Vision). His performance at the gala was a striking example of successful inclusion.
Figure 9: Gala del Rey, Puerto de la Cruz - 2nd prize Photo: Sylvia Kreye
Second prize went to Alfredo Rocío Rivero for his fantasy entitled «Chichen Itzá».
Figure 10: Gala del Rey, Puerto de la Cruz - 1st prize Photo: Sylvia Kreye
First prize was won by José Yeray Díaz Fernández, who presented the design 'Believe'. José Yeray Díaz Fernández was responsible for the design himself.
Figure 11: Gala del Rey, Puerto de la Cruz - Carnival King Photo: Sylvia Kreye
Antonio Boga Sánchez was crowned the new Carnival King for his own design, which depicts «Coworking Fitness Santa Úrsula».
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Figure 12: Gala del Rey, Puerto de la Cruz - Confetti Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The spectacular Gala del Rey came to a close on the Esplanada del Muelle amidst a flurry of glitz, music and confetti.
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