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| The 2010 Fiesta dates provided here were confirmed by Benidorm town hall Fiesta office in January. 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 before booking your holiday. Dates in red are those which visitors will most enjoy and are the main celebration days in Benidorm. JANUARY Three Kings 5th - arrival of the three Kings - A time for gifts. Epiphany January 6th Festes de Sant Antoni 15th to 18th Fiesta day 17th Exaltación Falla Rincón de Loix 18th FEBRUARY San Valentín Festes del Roser 7th Carnaval Benidorm 2010 ~ 13th February Parades, fancy dress and the Benidorm streets and bars are full of life and mayhem at Carnival time. Fiesta - Burying of the Sardines 24th MARCH Andalucía Day 1st Cridà Fallas - This is the official inauguration of the Fallas 7th Fallas 2010 - 14th to the 19th ( 19th Fiesta of " San Jose " ) Learn all about the Valencian Fallas in English The Valencian fiesta is celebrated in Benidorm with the erection of the Fallas enjoy Fireworks and concerts. Fallas burnt on 19th and is not to be missed. A good time to come to Benidorm for some culture. Commemoration of the " Vírgen del Sufragio' 16th COMMEMORATION OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN At the old town church there is an offering flowers. The discovery of the Patron Saint, the ‘Vírgen del Sufragio' is reenacted 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. APRIL Semana Santa 2010 (Easter Week) 2nd to 9th 2nd is Good Friday (Viernes Santo) 5th is Easter Monday (Lunes de Pascua) 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. Check at the tourist office for full details and times. Feste de la Santa Faç 23rd MAY Festa de La Creu 1st ( Also " Workers Day " National Holiday Fiesta House of Andalucía 1st to 3rd Fiesta del Barrio “Los Carrascos" 1st to 3rd Fiestas del Barrio “Foietes” 8th to 10th Medieval Market 9th and 10th Saint Isidro 15th Fiesta of Saint Isidre 15th to 17th JUNE Romería del Corpus Casa de Andalucía 10th to 14th Fogueres de Sant Joan 2010 19th to 24th (Bonfires of Saint John) Bonfires at La Cala (Gran Bali), Mercado and Park Elx,and Cala Poniente are exhibited. Culminates on the 24th when they are all burnt. Four days of contests and fireworks. Be at La Cala beach on the night of the 23rd - not to missed. Thousands of people on the beach with 100´s of bonfires and at midnight everyone heads into the sea. See Photos here JULY San Fermín 6th Fiestas Barrio San Cristóbal 10th to 12th Fiestas de la Virgen del Carmen 16th to 19th (Fishermen Fiesta) 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 San Jaime 25th AUGUST San Roque 16th Fiestas del Rincón de Loix 21st to 23rd SEPTEMBER Fiestas Asturia 6th to 8th Fiesta de la Vendimia 12th OCTOBER Moors and Christians 3rd and 4th A celebration of the invasion and defeat of the Moors by the Christians. Street parades, fireworks and battles acted out on the Levant beach. Festes del Roser 7th to 11th Valencian Community Day 9th Regional Holiday Día de la Hispanidad - Spain Day 12th National Holiday NOVEMBER All saints Day 1st ( The day of the dead, when flowers are placed on the graves of those who have passed. A day of remembrance across Spain) FESTES MAJORS PATRONALS (The Benidorm Fiesta) 13th to 17th 2010 NOTE: Each year the date is set according to the weekend of the second Sunday in November and runs from Saturday until the Wednesday fireworks spectacular. 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. Do Not Miss The Banger displays at 2pm and last night fireworks. If you wish enjoy Fiesta but stay well away from the noise we recommend the Corona Del Mar Hotel (Poniente) or the De Loix Aqua Center Hotel (Rincon de Loix / Levante). However if you want to right in the center of the old town book the Avenida Hotel NOVEMBER FIESTA DATES UNTIL 2012 WILL BE: 2011 start on November 12th 2012 start on November 10th Festes del Calvari 7th to 11th Festa de la Carxofa (Artichoke Fiesta) 13th to 15th DECEMBER (Christmas & New Year festivities start on the 18th until the 5th Jan) Nativity scene, contests, markets and Christmas concerts. The end of the year is celebrated at Plaza Triangular on the 31st where you can enjoy the tradition 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. Spanish Constitution Day 6th National Holiday Festa de la Inmaculada 8th Christmas Market 13th and 14th December 24th Christmas Eve is a time for family gatherings in Spain December 25th - A normal day in Spain not celebrated as such Fin de Año - New years eve - 31st ALICANTE REGION MUNICIPAL FIESTAS BY TOWN A to Z List with dates of major town and village Fiesta dates for 2010 LIST OF REGIONAL FIESTAS 2010 |
| Benidorm Spain Fiestas Dates & Guide Here you will find the list of the most popular fiestas (2010) and public holidays in Benidorm. SEE THE BENIDORM FIESTA VIDEO CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO START |
| The Benidorm November Fiesta 2010 Starts Saturday November 13th ends Wednesday 17th ** with a parade of 100´s of floats, bands etc which starts at approx 6pm Fireworks Poniente approx 10pm (see below) ALSO SEE BANGER DISPLAY AT 2pm DAILY PLAZA TRIANGULAR ** THESE ARE THE OFFICIAL CONFIRMED DATES FROM THE TOWN HALL ** NOTE Date is set each year according to the weeknd of the second Sunday in November ie; Fiesta in 2011 on the 12th / 2012 on the 10th |
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