The madness of ‘Els Enfarinats‘ (the floured men) is a peculiar festival which takes place in Ibi, Alicante, the Day of the Innocents, December 28. A very singular battle takes place that day. After taking control of the city, the ‘Els Enfarinats’ will fight with eggs, flour and firecrackers against the Opposition. Click here for […]
The Muixeranga of Algemesí, a rich heritage of almost 300 years of history. It has been declared Intangible Word Heritage. Algemesí is the only town of the Valencia region where ancient religious dances are still preserved. They are performed together with human towers during the procession of the virgin of Health on the 7th and 8th […]
The All Saints Fair of Cocentaina, was the main agricultural market in the region. Nowadays is one of the most important ones where a huge variety of products can be found, including a medieval and an Arab market. From October the 30th to November the 1st 2020 * International Tourist Interest
Around the second week of September Segorbe celebrates its festivity with the Entrance of Bulls and Horses (from 7 to 14 September 2020). It is an old tradition dating back to the 14th Century. Quite an exciting spectacle this Entrance of Bulls and Horses followed by a mass of people who form a human wall along […]
It is tomatoes that are the real protagonists of the worldwide known Tomatina -Tomato Fight festival- . It is held on the last Wednesday of August in the Valencian village of Buñol (August 26 2020), as a part of the towns Patronal Festivity. Who could have imagined that a small tomatoes fight which took place in 1945 […]
The Villajoyosa Landing commemorates events of the the XVI Century, when berber pirates approached the coastline to invade this colourful town. It takes place in July, as the central event of the Moors and Christians celebration. It will start over the 24th of July 2020 + info regarding the Villajoyosa Landing in our blog * […]
Alicante´s most representative celebration is the Bonfires of San Juan or ‘Hogueras de San Juan’. It celebrates the summer solstice. From the 20 to the 24 of June 2020. The highlight of the festival are the ‘hogueras’, large satirical sculptures made of paper-mache, cork and wood, placed all over the city. It has been declared festival of International Tourist Interest as […]
This festival commemorate the fights between Moors and Christians from the 8th to the 15th century. It is celebrated in many cities and villages of Spain, but Alcoy has the best reputation. It is held a weekend around the 23nd of April. * International Tourist Interest [rev_slider moors]
“Las Fallas” is the most spectacular Spanish bonfire and firework festival. From the 15th to the 19th of March, Saint Josephs day, colourful “ninots” and giant papier figures which represent and satirize images of known people or funny fantasy creatures are displayed around the city. It is on the last night when the “Crema” takes place […]
“La Magdalena” conmemorates the founding of the city of Castellón De La Plana in the XIII century. Over nine days a huge variety of activies take place, such as colourful parades, processions, firework displays, floral offerings, gastronomic tastings and concerts. In addition, the symbols of the city, the “Gaiatas” (monuments with colourful lighs) are placed […]
