Next Saturday 28 January, 2012 will be held in Calpe the presentation of the Falleras (Fallas Fiestas Queens) of 2012 in the auditorium of the “Jaume Pastor i Fluixà” Casa de Cultura of Calpe at 19:00 hours.
This act opens the Calpe Fiestas season of 2012 and is considered the official kick-off of Fallas (Fire Fest), which will be held from this year 16 to 19 May.
The “Calp Vell” Fallas organization committee will be on charge of the organization of this event after a particularly special 2011 Fallas organization with a
Not long ago, we published the schedule of the fiestas of San Juan Bonfires this year and w are sure many of you joined the party.
Likewise, visitors from all over the world came to Alicante to experience this emotive traditional festival. This video shows us a small part of this fiesta seen through the eyes —or better said, the camera— of a tourist.
To celebrate and honour its patron saint, Benissa starts its fiestas today. This year, as the previous one and many more back, the fiestas last a week and this time end on 8th May.
This is the schedule for this fiesta:
Sunday, 1st May:
8:00 h: Despertada (awakening), bell tolls, parade with marching bands and fireworks.
From November 12th to 17th, Benidorm will celebrate its fiesta to honour Our Lady of Suffrage, one of its patron’s saints. This will be, without a doubt, the perfect opportunity to taste the most authentic and traditional side of Benidorm, away from the classic tourist activities.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12th:
17:00 h: Arreplegá with the Mayorales –foremen, Reinas –queens- and Damas –ladies.
18:00 h: Opening ceremony of artistic street lighting in Martinez Alejos street. Parade from there to the bulls ring to celebrate the opening of the fair.



