Date announced for the return of Carnival to Formentera in 2023
The Consell encourages the population to prepare their costumes for Carnival after two years of pandemic
The Consell encourages the population to prepare their costumes for Carnival after two years of pandemic
The Consell de Formentera, through the Department of Culture and Festivals, has informed that on Sunday, February 19th, Carnival returns to Formentera, after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. Therefore, the insular institution points out that it wants to “encourage the population to prepare their costumes,” as reported in a press release.
At this year’s Carnival the following prizes will be awarded:
Adult individual: 200 euros first prize and 150 euros second prize
Children’s individual: 100 euros first prize and 60 euros second prize
Couples: 300 euros first prize and 200 euros second prize
Family: 300 euros first prize and 200 euros second prize
Group [between 3 – 10 people] 400 euros first prize and 250 euros second prize
Comparsas (Troupe) [more than 10 personas] 500 euros first prize and 350 euros second prize
Floats [with vehicle] 950 euros first prize and 650 euros second prize