Carnivals take place in February and, despite the cold, it is a festival that is lived with great passion and enthusiasm. Some cities celebrate it with more emotion than others. If you've decided to come to Spain to learn Spanish, we'll tell you where to find the best carnivals in Spain - you'll be amazed!
Fun, cheekiness... Carnival is a party that allows you to forget about any problems and worries. During the time it lasts you can be the person you want. You can become a superhero or the animal of your dreams. Nobody cares about who you want to be, only if the costume is well made. Singing, laughing, dancing, being amazed... The best carnivals in Spain have it all. You'll always find time to relax... But how much time do you have to be whoever you want? Come on! Dare to enjoy the best carnivals in Spain.
Carnivals in Spain: the essential party
If you think about carnivals, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the right place. This island has one of the best carnivals in Spain. Every year the city is transformed to host impressive and extravagant parades. You will be amazed by the dancers in their brilliant costumes and amazing feathered headdresses. The total duration is three weeks from the 1st of February... Who will manage to become the queen of the biggest and wildest carnival in Spain?
Back on the peninsula, the Valencians know how to throw a good party. The Ruzafa carnival (in Valencia) could be considered as a warm-up for "las Fallas". Its carnival is one of the most famous in Spain. Concerts, craft markets, parades with costumes from different places... And not forgetting the satirical touch! All this is what you will find in this incredible Carnival. If you have decided to come to Spain to enjoy this incredible experience, you can't miss the Carnivals of Valencia!
For students who are learning Spanish in Madrid, it will be almost impossible for you not to see its impressive Carnival. They are certainly one of the biggest in all of Spain. It's quite a spectacle!, like a hybrid between the best Venetian carnival, with its beautiful masks, with a touch of humour and the ingenuity of the Cadiz Carnival. The Parade of Buffoons is full of elaborate masks and Venetian costumes, the satire of the murgas and authentic chirigotas and the burial of the Sardine. The chocolate sardine is one of the typical sweets you have to try.
Carnivals with art and music
Of course, we can't forget, the Cadiz Carnival is also one of the best in Spain. This Carnival stands out for its humour and ingenuity in the floats, where coloured feathers take centre stage. Chirigotas and comparsas, the drums, the music, the beeps, the sun... The carnival of Cádiz is one of the best. You will be captivated by its amazing fireworks and its impressive carnival goddesses.
