Believe it or not, February is one of the most exciting and fun months of the year because it’s carnival time! Spanish cities have some of the best carnivals in the world and thousands of tourists flock to Spain each year to experience them and 2020 is no different.
For that reason, holiday apartments in these areas sell like hot cakes at this time of year, so if you want to dress up and enjoy these days of laughter and celebration, take a look at this short-term rental accommodation still available for the main carnivals in Spain:
Carnival in the city of Cadiz
The image that most often comes to mind when someone says the word "carnival" is a chirigota from Cadiz. These dancing music troupes typical of Cádiz are sure to provide you with days of laughter as they roam all around the city singing, such as in the "carnaval chiquito", when the so-called “comparsas ilegales” take to the streets to perform.
Carnival in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
One of the oldest carnivals in Spain with more than 5 centuries of history, the carnival in Las Palmas has been a Festival of National Tourist Interest since 2017. The two highlights are without a doubt the Queen Gala to choose the carnival queen and the Drag Queen Gala to choose the best drag queen of the festival.
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Carnivals in Águilas
The carnival celebrations of the town of Águilas in Murcia is one of the most famous in the south of Spain and for 2 weeks is focused around 4 fundamental characters: the Muse, who represents the festive spirit of the carnival; Doña Cuaresma, the antagonist of the Muse, who represents modesty and seriousness; Don Carnal, who gets a whole week of celebration for the carnivals, but is defeated by Doña Cuaresma; and finally La Mussona, a half human and half animal character representing the duality of human beings.
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Sitges Carnival
This is a carnival with more than 100 years of history which incorporates elements of tolerance, integration, extravagance and street parties as a sign and a celebration of identity and diversity.
Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is considered the second most popular in the world after Rio de Janeiro, the city with which it is twinned, the carnival itself aspiring to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The theme for this year’s 2020 carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is ‘The 50s’, and the festivities are set to run from 19th February to 1st March.
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