Carnival is a big deal in La Palma. By now we’re all fed up with the (relatively) cold, wet weather and ready for some fun. Carnival is just what we need: an explosion of colour and music with a dash of lunacy before Lent. I always say people are making sure they have something really juicy to repent, but these days most people just regard it as a darn good…
The Octopus’s funeral has been rescheduled for Friday 26th. The procession will leave the pharmacy at 8 pm and make its way to the beach, where the octopus will be cremated. There will be fireworks and dancing. Everybody welcome.This is a new fiesta, so it’ll be interesting to see Meanwhile the sardine’s funeral at Los Sauces will take place on Saturday 27th. The percussion music starts at 8 pm and…
Los Indianos, Santa Cruz de la Palma Tuesday 16thSanta Cruz de la Palma5 pm Fancy dress ball in the senior citizens day centre, with live salsa music Los LlanosCancelled Wednesday 17thSanta Cruz de la Palma11 am Presentation of prizes in the town hall. Los Llanos11 am – 1 pm Children’s activities, Plaza de España8 pm Murgas, Plaza de España Cancajos8 pm the Octopus’s Funeral followed by a dance Thursday 18thLos…
Sorry, I don’t know Los Llanos nearly so well, so I can’t tell you where to find things. But they’re usually quite loud, so I suggest you just follow the noise. Friday 12th22:00 Masked dance with live music22:00 Carnival kiosks Saturday 13th10:30 Table Tennis12:00 “The Great Powder” Sunday 14th11:00 Table Tennis Monday 15th11:00 Activities for children22:00 Carnival dance with live music
Santa Cruz de la Palma will be starting Carnival tonight. If you’re staying in town, it’s a great spectacle, but you should probably buy ear-plugs, as the music will be loud, and most nights it will go on until about 2 am. On Monday there will still be people partying at dawn. Where things are:The Alameda Square is at the north end of town, next to the concrete ship.The main…
Santa Cruz de La PalmaSaturday, 28th February 12:00 noon. Cuban music in the plaza de la Alameda. 10 pm Costume night, with music from Salsaludando and Arena Caliente at the carnival stage Sunday, 1st March 6 pm children´s party with music from Vigord Jazz, and a prize for the best child´s costume of 2009, at the carnival stage. Los LlanosSaturday, 28th February 6 pm Carnival Procession in Puerto Naos. Organized…