The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife starts this Friday with the long-awaited Announcement Parade, and with it come important changes in the city's traffic. From the early hours of the morning, parking restrictions and street closures will be implemented to guarantee the safety and proper development of the event. If you plan to move around the capital, take note of the changes to avoid inconveniences. 

✅ From 07:00 hours

Madrid Avenue (from Unamuno to Belgium Avenue).

Ramón y Cajal Street (between Castro and Benavides).

Duggi Street (from the access to the square to Benavides Street).

✅ From 12:00 p.m.

Belgium Avenue (from Comodoro Rolín to the Dominican Republic).

Luis de la Cruz and Velázquez streets.

✅ From 3:00 p.m.

Ramón y Cajal Street (from Asuncionistas to Alfaro Street).

✅ From 4:00 p.m.

Miraflores Street (from La X Street to Galcerán).

La Marina Street (from Plaza de España to Callejón Bouza).

Section of Emilio Calzadilla, Plaza del Cabildo, General Gutiérrez and Cruz Verde.

Av. Marítima (from Alameda del Duque de Santa Elena to Av. San Sebastián).

✅ From 5:00 p.m.

Francisco La Roche Avenue (until its confluence with the Ramblas de Santa Cruz).

Bravo Murillo Street (except the section out of the city).

Section of San Sebastián Street (from Bravo Murillo to Av. Marítima).

Surroundings of Charco La Casona.

🚦 Traffic cuts

Starting at 4:00 p.m., traffic will be closed on Av. Reyes Católicos and progressively on other streets where the Parade will pass. Although officers will allow traffic on some cross roads as long as possible, it is recommended to avoid the area.

📌 Closing of the Carnival Quadrilateral

From 6:00 p.m. on Friday until 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, the Carnival area will be closed to traffic.

A partial opening will be allowed on Monday for cleaning and supply of premises.

During Piñata weekend, the closure will extend from Friday to the following Monday.

🚌 Mobility and public transport

🔹 Buses and trams

From 6:00 p.m., the tram will operate in the direction of the capital until the Plaza de La Paz stop.

Buses heading to the Anaga area will use the internal road of the Port Authority, with temporary stops.

🔹 Taxis

The stops closest to the Carnival will be located at:

• Víctor Zurita Soler Street.

• San Sebastián Street (IES Bernabé Rodríguez area to Bravo Murillo).

• Miraflores Street (section between Alfaro and Galcerán).

• El Pilar Street (between Callao de Lima and San Clemente).

• Valentín Sanz Street (between Ángel Guimerá and Miraflores).

• Marcos Redondo Street (open when the tram suspends its service).

📌 Access to Anaga

The quay road will allow traffic until 10:00 p.m.

After that time, only residents will be allowed to pass.

🎭 Recommendations to enjoy Carnival without complications

✅ Use public transport to avoid complications with roadblocks and parking.

✅ Plan your trips in advance and check street closing times.

✅ Respect parking regulations to avoid fines or vehicle removal.

📍 Nothing stops you from enjoying the magic of the Santa Cruz Carnival! 🎉