Just about every week a Fiesta will be happening in one of the city’s corners. Light, powder, fire, satire, tradition… Few cities can say they live “in fiesta”.

THE PILGRIMAGE OF THE HOLY VISAGE (SANTA FAZ): The parish of the Holy Face is a very attractive place that is only about 5 miles from Alicante. It belongs to the municipalities of San Juan de Alicante and Alicante. Two Thursdays after Holy Thursday.  The pilgrimage takes place during one day.

Alicante remains empty during this day and leaves on a pilgrimage to the Holy Visage Monastery.

 Route: The procession starts from the Cathedral of St. Nicholas of Alicante about eight o’clock in the morning. After about two hours of walking the path comes to an end.

Arrival at the Monastery: Monastery once reached is the ecclesiastical council and the Pilgrims queue and are entering slowly. There the celebration of a mass takes place.

We have one of the most important pilgrimages in the Community of Valencia. From early pilgrims begin to march dressed in comfortable clothes and the traditional canes carrying with him a bouquet of rosemary on one end.  Nevertheless, some have to keep their “promises” and walk barefoot the five km long distance. There is a feeling rooted in the tradition of Alicante, the veneration of the relic of the Holy of Christ, which   is kept in the Monastery. This area attracts visitors mainly for its religious and cultural interest. Tens of thousand of pilgrims gather whether it is cold or warm. Don’t miss out, at least once in your life, being a part of this collective pilgrimage.

HOLY WEEK: A full week of parades awaits you. A heritage matching any other you’ll find in Spain. Over all, there is a feeling that we carry something which is ours. From the palms of “Palm Sunday” to the encounter of Our Lady “of Joy ” with the Resuscitated Christ. In between, be present at the ascent of the “Dark One”, the majestic descent from anta Cruz and the magnificent “Paso” of the “Last Supper”. There are more “brotherhoods” summing up twenty-seven and thousand of people on procession throughout the official itinerary .There is over fifty “pasos” of processions carrying floats or effigies. Whilst the city, once again, receives thousand of visitors who integrate in our city as if they were our lifelong neighbours and they always decide to come back…over and over again.

Fiestas de San Nicolás de Bari in Alicante

The December 5 Alicante celebrates its patron saint San Nicolas de Bari. It does so in a very special way, with the blessing and presentation of children to their image in the Cathedral of Alicante. Another of the most important events of this festival are the morning of the 6th solemn Mass and the traditional procession with the image of the pattern of Alicante.

Alicante Carnival, enjoy

Every year you have a unique, fun and full of colour in the city of Alicante appointment. We refer to the Carnival or Carnestoltes celebrated with great enthusiasm in the whole province, flooding the streets with joy and festivity.

Carnivals of Alicante are characterized by a full week of music, costumes, pageants, parades, activities and workshops, festivals, exhibitions, mass participation of the people and the joy of the visitors. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the friendly atmosphere provided by this festival and also enjoy the cuisine and the attractions of the town.

 Feria de Santa Cecilia in Ibi

Arts, entertainment and much more at the fair of St. Cecilia

La Feria de Santa Cecilia in Ibi takes place from 16 to 18 November. 

Here’s the Feria de Santa Cecilia in Ibi, an ideal place to enjoy a great programming and also visit the city and learn about its food.

Every year in mid-November, the town of Ibi back to the middle Ages filling the streets of shows, music, theatre and crafts.

During the three-day festival will have a variety of activities for all ages. And that’s not all, you also have fun with a big musical parades, falconry shows, theatre, children’s workshops, demonstration of old crafts and amusement park.

Medieval Marquet: The Plaça de la Palla. Located on the main streets of the historic centre of the city. It will find all kinds of craft stalls and handmade food.  During travel can enjoy a lively atmosphere accompanied by theatrical and musical performances.

Celebrations of the coming of the Virgin in Elche

Celebrations of the coming of the Virgin in Elche.

Religious activities, events and activities.

In honour of the coming of the Virgin is celebrated every year from 26 to 30 December, during which various events and celebrations are held.

Offering flowers: on Thursday December 27, at the end of the Holy Mass in the Basilica of Santa Maria in memory of the deceased Ilicitanos Absent, the offering of flowers takes place in the chapel of the Virgin.

Representation of the discovery of the Ark of the Virgin: on Friday December 28, at 7 am, on the beach of Santa Pola Tamarit representation of finding the Ark of the Virgin.

 Major Festivals Patron of Benidorm

 The festivities of Benidorm render honour to the Virgin of Suffrage and St. James the Apostle, both patrons of the resort. They are the most important celebrations in the city and take place from the second Saturday in November until the following Wednesday. The festival, which lasts for five intense days, ends with a spectacular firework display.

 During those days the streets of Benidorm are groomed with bouquets and floral walls true. There are all kinds of events and aimed at all ages, from live music on every corner, evening concerts in the Auditorium Park L ‘Aïguera , fishing tournaments, cultural events, theatre and outdoor performances, workshops and parties for the little ones, to parades and processions.

The staging of the Finding of the Virgin of Suffrage: takes place on Saturday from 17 hours in the Playa de Poniente. This event commemorates the arrival of the image of the Virgin to the municipality and gives meaning to the major festivals. Wood carving will covered by a blue mantle with gold accents and is accompanied from the beach to the square opposite the church of San Jaime.

 Major Festivals Patron of L’Alfas Del Pi

 Are the major festivals in honour of the Most Holy, Christ the Good Success and are held from 7 to 10 November. This is a very important celebration in the province of Alicante. In addition to religious services, there is also a large leisure and fun festive program with remarkable activities such as the great parade Humour, correfocs, mascletás and firework displays.

 Parade Humour: multicolour great ride that floods the streets of the town. Tends to start in the House of Culture.

Floral Offering Day and Correfocs: Floral Offering to the Holy Christ of the Good Success has output the Cultural arrival to the Church of San José.

Sheltered by its bay and by the fortified hill of Mount Benacantil, which rises almost kissing the Mediterranean’s waters, Alicante grew up showing its face to the sea. It is difficult to find a city, with the service of Alicante, offering such a wide and different internationally acknowledged top level and quality beach offer.

 L’Esparrelló Beach in Villajoyosa – Alicante

 Cala sand and gravel  

 This small cove of crystalline waters at the foot of a cliff, and exclusive access to walk confers a marked exclusive.

This is a unique a place for lovers of diving, fishing and quietness, suitable for nudism. A little paradise in La Vila to enjoy sunbathing and sea.

 Access: Walk (drive to the Playa de la Caleta)

 La Caleta Beach in Villajoyosa – Alicante

 La Caleta is the perfect place to enjoy.

 This beach is 160 meters long and 30 meters wide. The composition of stones keeps this beach clean of seaweed.

 Services: accessible beach, footbaths, rental of umbrellas and sun beds, yachts rental, kiosks and cleaning services.

 It is easily accessible on foot and its proximity to a parking .It is located away from the urban area, which makes this beach an ideal spot to escape the bustle of the city.

Olla Beach in Altea – Alicante

Gravel beach, has about 1 km in length and about 10 m. wide.

 It is a semi-urban beach with calm waters, in summer you can rent small boats and catamarans and surfboards.

 Mid-August is the meeting point for thousands of people who will enjoy El Castle de l’Olla , a show of fireworks and music held annually night closest to the feast of San Lorenzo Sabbath.

 Services: Boat hire, cleaning services, foot showers, toilets, rescue service.

Levante Beach in Benidorm – Alicante

Fine sand beach.

The Levante beach is one not to miss.  Two kilometres in length are more than adequate for all activities that take place in it, as the practice of water skiing, jet skis, parasailing, scuba diving…

 Its location in the centre of Benidorm makes this beach one of the most tumultuous and busy in the summer. It is well connected, plus easy parking nearby.

 Services: Car sunshades and hammocks, Kiosks, cleaning services, play areas, rescue and showers.

 The small Tabarca archipelago is made up of the main island, known as Flat, and the islets known as The Quarry, the Galley and the Vessel and many reefs.

The coast line is cut out, made up by small cliffs of short height, with beaches with pebbles at their base. The only sandy beach is on the isthmus.

 In 1337 the Council of Elche, the island belonged to that district at that time, was allowed to build a tower to watch out the coast since there was a permanent menace of pirates who used the island as an operation base. Between 1766 and 1775, following an order by King Carlos III, a project was carried out to build a fortified town on the island. The island was fortified with walls, batteries, castles and bulwarks and, furthermore, houses, military quarters, stables, underground vaults, a church, governor’s house, washing place with cisterns to collect rain water, a warehouse for esparto plants, tavern, bakery and other services for lime and plaster and last but not least a dry dock.

 The whole Tabarca archipelago fulfils a number of conditions making it worthy of special interest. On one hand, we have its geological, biological and ecological characteristics, its isolation and state of preservation, which favour the existence of very interesting land sea eco-systems. On the other hand, its town planning as a fortified village is one of the scarce examples of military architecture on the Spanish coast and we must add the many archaeological sites found here.

In Tabarca sea waters are very clear, with an effectively lighted depth between 22, 5 and 47, 5 meters in depth. This allows plants to live much deeper and, therefore, biological communities are very fertile. In 1983, Alicante City Council ordered an ecological study on the island’s maritime environment. Conclusions stated that it would be of the utmost convenience to create a maritime reserve in order to preserve fauna and maritime flora in the area. It would also serve as restocking in benefit of the ecological wealth of neighbouring waters.

 Tabarca boasts attractive historic resort architecture worth visiting. 1964 was declared a Historic-Artistic. Therefore, Tabarca is a coveted tourist destination.

 Tabarca is one of the largest islands in the Valencia Community, with an area of ​​1800 by 500 meters. You can access it through the catamarans from Alicante or Santa Pola.

 Its crystal clear waters encourage them to dive in, inviting you to enjoy one of the most beautiful underwater locations.

 Services: rental umbrellas and deck cleaning services and rescue services in summer.