Moraira
A week of festivities, gala parades, conquests and reconquests bring the streets of Moraira to fever pitch, coinciding as they do with the start of the tourist season and the celebration of one of this Alicante town's most deeply rooted festivals: the Moors and Christians Festival.
Alicante
The Bonfires of San Juan in Alicante, which coincide with the summer solstice on the 24th of June, are without doubt the best known of all the festivities that are held in this town. Internationally famous, not for nothing have they been declared a "Festival of International Tourist Interest", and each year they attract thousands of people from every corner of the world.
Alicante
Just before the summer solstice, Alicante dresses up to the nines to conjure up the time when King James II incorporated the land of Alicante to the Crown of Aragon, and endowed the province with an annual market fair that marked the beginning of the city's commercial activity.
Moraria
Having a beer, enjoying a tapa or buying a small gift beside the sea, is the idea behind the gastronomical and produce fair that Moraira organizes each year at the beginning of May.
Calpe
Are you visiting Calpe at the end of July or the beginning of August? Well, you're in luck! Why not join in the town's festivities in honour of its patron saint, it will make your stay an unforgettable one.
The lights illuminate Benidorm, the music reverberates in every corner and the fans chant the names of their favourite artists. The Benidorm Fest is not just a festival, it is an experience that envelops you from the first second. If you are on holiday on the Costa Blanca and thought that the only exciting thing would be the turquoise sea and tapas, think again. The Benidorm Fest 2025 is here and promises to be a show that will make all of Spain (and Europe) vibrate!
Valencia
For those who have not yet heard of the most famous party in Valencia and known throughout the world, we show you a review of the history of Las Fallas, falleras and pyrotechnics shows to bring you closer to this incredible event.
Altea
The neighbourhood of Fornet de Altea welcomes hundreds of young people who are keen to participate in one of the most ancestral and anticipated events that are held to celebrate the arrival of the summer solstice and the fecundation of the earth that it brings.
The Alcoy Three Kings Parade is an event where the magic of Christmas and the cultural wealth of the city merge into an unforgettable experience. More than a parade, it is a centuries-old tradition that keeps the excitement and wonder alive from generation to generation.
Benidorm
Take two days with more than 20 hours of the best national pop and rock of recent decades, 150,000 watts of sound and a stage that grows in size each year and you have the next edition of Benidorm's Iberia Festival.
Calpe
In October, Calpe dresses up to celebrate one of the most anticipated festivals of the year: the Moors and Christians. This festival combines the majesty of religious and popular events with a festive atmosphere that attracts both locals and tourists. If you are on the Costa Blanca, you cannot miss it!
Moraira
As every year, in October, Moraira will witness one of the most original competitions of the year: the XI Edition of the Gourmet Race Moraira-Teulada. In this unique event, where sailing is mixed with haute cuisine, the teams not only compete to reach the finish line, but also to surprise the jury with their culinary skills on board.
Benidorm
The invasion of the Levante beach by the army of the Crescent Moon begins a battle that is only the start of four days of fighting between Moors and Christians.
Altea
The fourth weekend in September, is when Altea celebrates its festivities in honour of the Most Holy Christ of the Sanctuary (el "Sagrario" in Spanish), alongside the Moors and Christians festivities in honour of Saint Blas, the Town's Patron Saint. These festivities have been held since 1979 and include proclamations, missions, reveilles and parades.
Moraira
At the beginning of October, just at the start of the autumn, Moraira takes on a distinctly German feel as it celebrates its very own Oktoberfest. Nowadays, this extremely popular and traditional German festival is being celebrated in more and more Spanish cities and towns. Set up in the public car park in Moraira, more than 5000 litres of German beer, typical food and live music pay homage to one of the world's most popular festivals.
Calpe
Fair enough, this is not Andalusia, but it's close enough.
Altea
The old town centre of Altea is the setting for the Handicrafts Fair that is held every year in the square in front of the Church in this little Alicante town.
Moraira
The Wine and Gastronomy Fair that is held in the Teulada-Moraira auditorium, opens its doors a new edition of an event that is committed to quality and the importance of preserving the value of the region's cultural and natural heritage, through its wine and its gastronomy.
Jávea
Seven young couples, the so-called "Mayorales" and "Mayoralesas", are the protagonists of the "Mare de Déu de Loreto" festivities in Jávea. Bedecked in lavish attire, the girls in bridal white, the boys in elegant suits and ties, for a few days they are genuine kings and queens.
Altea
A meeting point for artisans, visitors and neighbors, who have the opportunity to attend lectures, workshops and activities related to health, organic farming, ethical banking.
In Pego, when February arrives, routine stops and magic takes over the streets. It is not just any carnival. Here, the party has history, character and an identity that makes it unique in the Valencian Community. For a few days, the entire town is transformed into a stage of music, costumes and debauchery, where tradition mixes with creativity in a celebration that leaves no one indifferent. But the Pego Carnival is not just a party: it is a way of understanding life. From its origins until today, this celebration has resisted prohibitions, has evolved and has managed to preserve its rebellious and festive soul.
The lights illuminate Benidorm, the music reverberates in every corner and the fans chant the names of their favourite artists. The Benidorm Fest is not just a festival, it is an experience that envelops you from the first second. If you are on holiday on the Costa Blanca and thought that the only exciting thing would be the turquoise sea and tapas, think again. The Benidorm Fest 2025 is here and promises to be a show that will make all of Spain (and Europe) vibrate!
The Fira y Porrat de Sant Antoni de Benissa is an event that combines history, tradition and a unique atmosphere that can only be experienced in this special corner of the Costa Blanca. From the spirituality of the baptism of animals to the hustle and bustle of the medieval market, this celebration is an opportunity to connect with the soul of Benissa and enjoy an unforgettable experience.
