Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the context of "Tenerife"

⭐ In the context of Tenerife, the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is considered…

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⭐ Core Definition: Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spanish: Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife) is held each February–March –depending on the year– in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of the largest island of the Canary Islands, Spain and attracts people from all over the world.

It is considered the second most important, most popular and internationally known carnival, after the one held in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). Partially for this reason, the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is twinned with the city of Rio de Janeiro.

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👉 Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the context of Tenerife

Tenerife (/ˌtɛnəˈrf()/ TEN-ə-REEF-(ay); Spanish: [teneˈɾife] ; formerly spelled Teneriffe) is the largest and most-populous island of the Canary Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. With a land area of 2,034.38 km (785.48 sq mi) and a population of 969,691 inhabitants as of October 2025, it is the most-populous island in Spain and the entire Macaronesia region. Tenerife is also home to 42.7% of the total population of the archipelago.

More than seven million tourists (7,384,707 in 2024) visit Tenerife each year, making it by far the most visited island in the archipelago. It is one of the most important tourist destinations in Spain and the world, hosting one of the world's largest carnivals, the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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