Carnival on Tenerife

Puerto de la Cruz holds its rained-off Coso a week late

After the big parade was called off and the Coso postponed by bad weather, comparsas, dance troupes and the Reina del Carnaval finally took over the streets, with costumes poking fun at the town hall and the closed Playa Jardin.

Johannes Bornewasser

5 min read

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 01 — The Puerto de la Cruz carnival parade has been rescheduled - it was colourful, lively and organised with great attention to detail. Due to bad weather, the 'Coso' made its way through the town in the north of Tenerife a week later than planned.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 02 — , accompanied by loud music and dancing, the procession made its way along the promenade, amongst other places.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 03 — The music groups almost always have their own dance troupe with them.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 04 — The Reina del Carnaval, or Carnival Queen, is the ruler of the Puerto de la Cruz Carnival.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 05 — With her sceptre and intricately detailed dress, she parades through the whole city.

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Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 06 — Behind it, there are loads of groups and costumes.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 07 — And many other dignitaries.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 08 — Another group of foot soldiers in brilliant costumes.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 09 — And the friendship with the carnival revellers in Düsseldorf is also being celebrated.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 10 — Düsseldorf's Prince Andreas I travelled on the train despite the delay. With plenty of sweets, of course.

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Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 11 — As always, there were plenty of colourful costumes to admire.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 12 — A participant in the parade has a message for Playa Jardin. The beach to the west of the city is closed due to sewage problems. The costume is, in a way, a tribute.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 13 — And the town hall gets a good telling-off too, being called a "circus".

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 14 — Mayor Leopoldo Afonso (centre, in gold) takes it in his stride).

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 15 — And then there were more dance performances.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 16 — The children have also chosen their own carnival queen. Here we see one of the candidates.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 17 — The foot soldiers sometimes wore very imaginative costumes.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 18 — The sky's the limit!

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 19 — A nod to the Flintstones.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 20 — And one from *The Muppet Show*.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 21 — Another contender for the title of Children's Queen.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 22 — And then there was music again.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 23 — One of the ladies-in-waiting in her elaborate gown.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 24 — Another Comparsa dance troupe.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 25 — A dinosaur sniffs the mayor. He takes it in good humour.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 26 — And another lady-in-waiting in her gown.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 27 — These "bunnies" came along too.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 28 — This group is sorted from youngest to oldest.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 29 — And another dance routine.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 30 — Another lady-in-waiting shows off her dress...

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 31 — ...and sends out little kisses.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 32 — Bridal fashion with a difference.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 33 — This 'Carnival Warrior' is accompanied by loud music.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 34 — Of course, there were delicate notes too.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 35 — And yet another of the up-and-coming talents.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 36 — This dress is particularly colourful.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 37 — The children receive a particularly warm round of applause from the audience.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 38 — And even more colourful costumes. The Puerto Carnival is known for being inclusive.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 39 — A junior dance group.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 40 — To go with this colourful costume, the protagonist is drinking a rainbow milkshake.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 41 — And the dancing begins again.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 42 — Unusual bumper car costumes.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 43 — And, of course, a flock of sheep was allowed to take part too.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 44 — She was spurred on by more music.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 45 — Even so, some of the participants still managed to have a quick nap.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 46 — Participants from all over the world were there, including some from the far north.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 47 — And, of course, we took some photos looking the other way, too.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 48 — The colourful atmosphere continued throughout the afternoon.

Karneval Teneriffa Puerto de la Cruz Umzug 25 49 — Much to the delight of the mayor of Puerto de la Cruz.

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