The Spanish city of Alicante is full of activities and festivities to brighten your summer vacation. Here you can enjoy the beautiful weather and natural scenery, delicious traditional Spanish cuisine and the fantastic historical architecture, and take in a few summer parties during your stay as well. Reserve a car hire in Alicante to get around to the best entertainment of the city.
Virgen Celebrations
Celebrate the gifts of the Virgin with the people of Alicante on July 16th. On this day the fishermen decorate their fishing boats in honor of the Virgin. Later, on August 5th, is the celebration of the Virgen del Remedio, the matron saint of Alicante. It is complete with a parade through the streets featuring an old choral concert and the Port Summer Festival.
Hogueras de San Juan
Known in English as the Bonfires of Saint John, this celebration is the traditional kick off to the summer season in Alicante. Held on the nights of June 24 and 25, St John's night is a holiday commemorating the arrival of the sun with bonfires at night and festivities throughout the day.
There are parades, music, bullfights, dance performances, as well as a multitude of activities leading up to the bonfire nights from June 20 to 24 that make this time in June one of the best to experience the culture of Alicante.
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