Puerto de la Cruz International Carnival 2019 | Space

Space is the theme for this year’s Puerto de la Cruz Carnival. Important highlights include the Burial of the Sardine (Ash Wednesday), the closing parade - which takes place the following Saturday and features numerous spontaneous groups, floats, dancing troupes, satirical singers, and Carnival delegations from other countries - and the Men’s High-Heels Race, a hilarious and fun-filled obstacle race in which hundreds of men don fancy dress and heels at least 8cm high to run along the cobbled streets.

• When: 16 February to 10 March
• Where: Puerto de la Cruz
• More information: www.carnavalpuertodelacruz.com