Tacoronte is located on the northern edge of the island of Tenerife. Tacoronte is a typical Spanish town, full of history and possessing a rich cultural heritage. This heritage is present in the holidays and fiestas that the locals of the town celebrate and cherish. The fiestas are also one of the main attractions for tourists; hundreds of tourists flock to Tacoronte each year to take part in the merry festivities.
The most important celebration is that of the Carnaval. This is a yearly, week-long fiesta that draws crowds from all over. Throughout Carnaval week, there are various forms of entertainment and merry-making; the streets become crowded with costumed revellers and there is absolutely no shortage of food and drink anywhere.
Another factor that enhances the enchantment of these festivities is the weather. Tacoronte, like the rest of Tenerife, is blessed with gorgeous sunshine through out the year. The temperature rarely goes below 15ºc the sun shines around 300 days a year. in Tenerife you are lucky to escape those long winter evenings.