Carnaval Itinerary & Info
Carnaval (also known as Mardi Gras) is the Roman Catholic celebration leading up to Lent (the 40 days in which Roman Catholics fast, give up vices, etc. to prepare themselves spiritually for Easter). Carnaval is a time for eating, drinking, costumes, and partying and is celebrated in many parts of the world.
One of the most famous Carnaval celebrations is in Cádiz, Spain. In Cádiz, Carnaval lasts 2 weeks and is celebrated by wearing humorous costumes, usually related to social issues in sarcastic and witty ways. Groups of music compete and perform in the street.
During the day there are festivities, musicians, and performers in the streets. At night, it turns in to one giant street party.
One of the most famous Carnaval celebrations is in Cádiz, Spain. In Cádiz, Carnaval lasts 2 weeks and is celebrated by wearing humorous costumes, usually related to social issues in sarcastic and witty ways. Groups of music compete and perform in the street.
During the day there are festivities, musicians, and performers in the streets. At night, it turns in to one giant street party.
Sevilla Erasmus has two different departure times for the first date:
Afternoon departure: For those who prefer to see the performers and come home earlier
Night departure: For those who want to party all night!
* On the second date we depart at 7pm and return at 4am.
* Huelva Departure - Plaza de la Merced -6pm
Afternoon departure: For those who prefer to see the performers and come home earlier
- 5pm or 6pm: Meet in Plaza de Cuba and depart for Cádiz. Music and costume contest on the bus.
- 6:30pm or 7:30pm: Arrival to Cádiz and free time to wander around and enjoy.
- 2am or 3am: Meet back at the bus and return to Sevilla
Night departure: For those who want to party all night!
- 7pm or 8pm: Meet in Plaza de Cuba and depart for Cádiz. Music and costume contest on the bus.
- 8:30pm or 9:30pm: Arrival to Cádiz and free time to wander around and enjoy.
- 4am or 5am: Meet back at the bus and return to Sevilla
* On the second date we depart at 7pm and return at 4am.
* Huelva Departure - Plaza de la Merced -6pm