Fiestas in Santa Pola, Alicante
- Travel tip: You’ll need to book your accommodation well in advance at Fiesta time.
- Fact: Midnight on New Year’s Eve is often celebrated in Spain by eating a grape for every chime of the countdown clock.
The entire Spanish population devotes at least two days a year to celebrating their major festivals. When it’s fiesta time, people of all ages get stuck into a serious party - throughout the day and all through the night.
The highlight of the year in Santa Pola is definitely September’s week long Festival and you’ll have a blast watching theatrical parades, colorful decorations and fireworks.
Fiesta Calendar
March
Moros y Cristianos: A costumed mock battle between the Moors and Christians, followed by open-air concerts and dances.
April
Easter Festivities: Forget the lowly chocolate egg - Easter is marked with a week of processions in Spain. An atmospheric silent procession on Good Friday and a following procession on Easter Sunday are the main events in Santa Pola. There’s also a medieval market in the grounds of the Castle-Fortress during this time.
June
Bonfires of San Juan – celebrated nationally with bonfires and fireworks, the main fiesta is held in nearby St Juan de Alicante and must not be missed if you’re in the area; it embodies the true spirit of a Spanish fiesta.
Romeria Al Cap: this June festival is held in honour of the Virgen del Rosario.
July
Fiesta of the Virgen del Carmen: Local boats are decorated in honour of the patron saint of fishermen, followed by a procession, fireworks and celebrations through the night.
August/September
The biggest blow out of the year is the Fiesta of La Virgen de Loreto.
It begins with the running of the bulls on August 31st and continues for another week with street processions, activities for children, competitive games, street theatre, parades, fireworks and giant parties.
It’s easy to find a room at Fiesta time, when you own one! Find out more about Spanish property.
