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🎭 Carnaval in Tenerife

Two weeks of wild costumes, street parades, and non-stop dancing.

Tenerife’s Carnaval isn’t just a party—it’s a full-blown two-week celebration that takes over the island with glitter, music, and total madness. From the massive parades in Santa Cruz to the local fiestas in La Orotava and Puerto de la Cruz, it’s a non-stop rollercoaster of colour, creativity, and Canarian spirit.

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Anne Kuppens Anne Kuppens

🎉 Fiestas de La Orotava

One epic week. Culture, chaos, and Canarian charm.

Every June, our sleepy little town of La Orotava turns into the place to be for one of the biggest parties on the island—and if you're staying at Nine, you're right in the heart of it all. Think: dancing in the streets, traditional costumes, flower carpets, parades, and non-stop good vibes.

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🔥 Noche de San Juan

Fire, friends & ocean magic. Welcome summer the Canarian way.

Every year on the night of June 23rd, the beaches of Puerto de la Cruz light up—literally. Locals and visitors gather to celebrate Noche de San Juan, the summer solstice festival that mixes ancient rituals with a full-on beach party.

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🌺 Tajinaste in Bloom

A once-a-year spectacle high above the clouds.

For just a few magical weeks each spring, something wild happens on Mount Teide: the tajinaste rojo explodes into bloom. These tall, fiery-red towers of flowers are found only in the Canary Islands, and this striking red variety—Echium wildpretii—grows exclusively on the slopes of Mount Teide in Tenerife. Think alien desert meets floral fantasy.

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