The dates provided here are as confirmed by Valencia tourism. Details of events are
subject to change please check at the tourist office in Benidorm old town for a full list of
festivities when you arrive or telephone / email them for more details.
BONFIRES OF SAINT JOHN
June 21st to 24th 2008
Bonfires at La Cala (Gran Bali), Mercado and Park ELx, are exhibited.
Culminates on the 24th when they are all burnt. For four days of contests
and fireworks. Be at La Cala beach on the 23rd a night not to missed.
Theatre on the beach and thousands of people on the beach with 100´s of
bonfires and at midnight everyone heads into the sea to wash their feet!
CARNIVAL
February 8th to 12th 2008
Always starts the weekend before Ash Wednesday
Parades, fancy dress and "El Entierro de la Sardina" (the burial of the
sardine) Benidorm streets and bars are full of life and mayhem at Carnival
time.
CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS + THREE KINGS
December 17th 2008 until January 6th 2009
Nativity scene, contests, markets and Christmas concerts. The end of the
year is celebrated at Plaza Triangular on the 31st where you can enjoy thwe
tradtion of eating 12 grapes at midnight - Free Champagne for all. And n
the night of January 5th the 3 Kings procession takes place with a parade
for the children of the town to welcome the Kings who bring presents for all.
NOTE: After enjoying midnight on the 31st head to the old town where you can enjoy a
second new year as the gay bars have their own street party and celebrate the English
new year at 1am - Now an annual street event enjoyed by 1000,s.
COMMEMORATION OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN
16th March 2008
At the old town church there is an offering flowers. The discovery of the
Patron Saint, the ‘Vírgen del Sufragio' is reinacted as the Virgin is carried
from the beach by the harbour up to the Church. A hugely moving occasion
with bands and the ringing of the Church bells to announce the arrival of the
blessed Virgin.
EASTER WEEK
16th to 23rd of March 2008
Witness the processions which act out the crucifixion of Jesus with solemn
processions at each important stage of the Easter story. Processions start
and end at the town Church in the old town.
FALLAS
15th to 19th of March 2008
The Valencian fiesta is celebrated in Benidorm with the "plantà" of fallas, the
traditional offering of flowers and a parade of floats. Fireworks and concerts.
The Fallas are burnt on the 19th.
FIESTA DE CARXOFA (The Artichoke Fiesta)
15th November 2008
Celebrated in the old town at Plaza Constitucion (Queens Hotel) with live
bands, dancing and culminating in the burning of a massive Artichoke
hanging above the crowd with 1000´s of bangers. Free champagne -
expect to get wet.
FIESTA TO HONOUR SAN FERMIN AND SAN CRISTÓBOL
6th to 8th of July 2008
7th honouring San Fermin and the 8th honouring San Cristóbol.
FIESTA TO HONOUR SAN FERMIN AND SAN CRISTÓBOL
6th to 8th of July 2008
7th honouring San Fermin and the 8th honouring San Cristóbol.
FIESTA IN HONOUR OF THE VIRGIN DEL CARMEN (Fisherman´s Fiesta)
16th to 20th July 2008
The Patron Saint of sailors is honoured in Benidorm. The recital of verses
by a young girl from the town to the Virgin is one of the most solemn acts of
the festivities. Takes place at the harbour and old town church.
FIESTA TO HONOUR THE VIRGIN DEL SUFRAGIO (November Fiesta)
THIS IS THE BENIDORM MAIN FIESTA THE MOST POPULAR EVENT
7h to 12th November 2008
Always starts midnight second Friday of November 5 days.
The festivities in honour of the Patron Saint, the Virgin of the Sufragio and
San Jaime Apostle are the most important to the people of Benidorm. Five
days with acts such as the staging of the finding of the Virgin, offerings of
flowers, celebration of the tapestry, a final parade (old town 6pm) of over
50 floats and a huge fireworks display on the beach. Musical performances,
bell ringing, concerts, street bands and a massive banger display at 2pm on
Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at Plaza Triangular. WARNING: Parties
continue throughout the night and cannons are set of each morning at 8am so expect
little sleep.
MOORS AND CHRISTIANS
1st to 5th of October 2008
A celebration of the invasion and defeat of the Moors by the Christians.
Street parades, fireworks and battles acted out on the Levant beach.
PATRON SAINT DAY TO HONOUR SAINT JAIME
July 25th 2008
Processions and festivities.
If you are in Benidorm during any of the Fiestas do be aware that banks
close on all official Fiesta days and public holidays as do most tobacco
shops. Many other shops and supermarkets also close on these days also.
See Benidorm History page for interesting information about the past.
People who read this page also find these pages a help:
Benidorm Weather - Levante Playa - Benidorm Beaches - Hotel Offers
subject to change please check at the tourist office in Benidorm old town for a full list of
festivities when you arrive or telephone / email them for more details.
BONFIRES OF SAINT JOHN
June 21st to 24th 2008
Bonfires at La Cala (Gran Bali), Mercado and Park ELx, are exhibited.
Culminates on the 24th when they are all burnt. For four days of contests
and fireworks. Be at La Cala beach on the 23rd a night not to missed.
Theatre on the beach and thousands of people on the beach with 100´s of
bonfires and at midnight everyone heads into the sea to wash their feet!
CARNIVAL
February 8th to 12th 2008
Always starts the weekend before Ash Wednesday
Parades, fancy dress and "El Entierro de la Sardina" (the burial of the
sardine) Benidorm streets and bars are full of life and mayhem at Carnival
time.
CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS + THREE KINGS
December 17th 2008 until January 6th 2009
Nativity scene, contests, markets and Christmas concerts. The end of the
year is celebrated at Plaza Triangular on the 31st where you can enjoy thwe
tradtion of eating 12 grapes at midnight - Free Champagne for all. And n
the night of January 5th the 3 Kings procession takes place with a parade
for the children of the town to welcome the Kings who bring presents for all.
NOTE: After enjoying midnight on the 31st head to the old town where you can enjoy a
second new year as the gay bars have their own street party and celebrate the English
new year at 1am - Now an annual street event enjoyed by 1000,s.
COMMEMORATION OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN
16th March 2008
At the old town church there is an offering flowers. The discovery of the
Patron Saint, the ‘Vírgen del Sufragio' is reinacted as the Virgin is carried
from the beach by the harbour up to the Church. A hugely moving occasion
with bands and the ringing of the Church bells to announce the arrival of the
blessed Virgin.
EASTER WEEK
16th to 23rd of March 2008
Witness the processions which act out the crucifixion of Jesus with solemn
processions at each important stage of the Easter story. Processions start
and end at the town Church in the old town.
FALLAS
15th to 19th of March 2008
The Valencian fiesta is celebrated in Benidorm with the "plantà" of fallas, the
traditional offering of flowers and a parade of floats. Fireworks and concerts.
The Fallas are burnt on the 19th.
FIESTA DE CARXOFA (The Artichoke Fiesta)
15th November 2008
Celebrated in the old town at Plaza Constitucion (Queens Hotel) with live
bands, dancing and culminating in the burning of a massive Artichoke
hanging above the crowd with 1000´s of bangers. Free champagne -
expect to get wet.
FIESTA TO HONOUR SAN FERMIN AND SAN CRISTÓBOL
6th to 8th of July 2008
7th honouring San Fermin and the 8th honouring San Cristóbol.
FIESTA TO HONOUR SAN FERMIN AND SAN CRISTÓBOL
6th to 8th of July 2008
7th honouring San Fermin and the 8th honouring San Cristóbol.
FIESTA IN HONOUR OF THE VIRGIN DEL CARMEN (Fisherman´s Fiesta)
16th to 20th July 2008
The Patron Saint of sailors is honoured in Benidorm. The recital of verses
by a young girl from the town to the Virgin is one of the most solemn acts of
the festivities. Takes place at the harbour and old town church.
FIESTA TO HONOUR THE VIRGIN DEL SUFRAGIO (November Fiesta)
THIS IS THE BENIDORM MAIN FIESTA THE MOST POPULAR EVENT
7h to 12th November 2008
Always starts midnight second Friday of November 5 days.
The festivities in honour of the Patron Saint, the Virgin of the Sufragio and
San Jaime Apostle are the most important to the people of Benidorm. Five
days with acts such as the staging of the finding of the Virgin, offerings of
flowers, celebration of the tapestry, a final parade (old town 6pm) of over
50 floats and a huge fireworks display on the beach. Musical performances,
bell ringing, concerts, street bands and a massive banger display at 2pm on
Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at Plaza Triangular. WARNING: Parties
continue throughout the night and cannons are set of each morning at 8am so expect
little sleep.
MOORS AND CHRISTIANS
1st to 5th of October 2008
A celebration of the invasion and defeat of the Moors by the Christians.
Street parades, fireworks and battles acted out on the Levant beach.
PATRON SAINT DAY TO HONOUR SAINT JAIME
July 25th 2008
Processions and festivities.
If you are in Benidorm during any of the Fiestas do be aware that banks
close on all official Fiesta days and public holidays as do most tobacco
shops. Many other shops and supermarkets also close on these days also.
See Benidorm History page for interesting information about the past.
People who read this page also find these pages a help:
Benidorm Weather - Levante Playa - Benidorm Beaches - Hotel Offers
| Welcome to the Costa Blanca Spain Real Benidorm Holiday Fiesta Guide Here you will find the list of the most popular fiestas (2008) and public holidays in Benidorm. SEE THE BENIDORM FIESTA VIDEO CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO START |
| The Benidorm November Fiestas 2008 Starts at Midnight on Friday November 7th ends Wednesday 12th with a parade of 100´s of floats, bands & fireworks which starts at approx 6pm. Book your hotel or apartment early to get the best prices. |
Here you will find details of all major 2008 Fiestas in Benidorm and
the dates. Please check with the tourist office for details and
confirmed dates - If booking a holiday you need to check the dates as
they do sometimes change. The latest images are from last years
November Fiesta final parade which takes place in the old town.
the dates. Please check with the tourist office for details and
confirmed dates - If booking a holiday you need to check the dates as
they do sometimes change. The latest images are from last years
November Fiesta final parade which takes place in the old town.
Benidorm November Fiestas Video
The fireworks banger display at 2pm each day.
Click play button to start - It may take a minute or so to begin.
The fireworks banger display at 2pm each day.
Click play button to start - It may take a minute or so to begin.
