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Misteri d'Elx
(Mystery of Elche)
The Mystery of Elche is Alicante's religious celebration
which is held annually during the middle
of August. On the
occasion, the locals put on a performance about the
Assumption of the Virgin in the Transito Basilica. It is
sure to be a theater and music fans' delight and the fact
that the play is elaborately organized by the dedicated
non-professionals can give the audience a truly moving
experience.
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Moros y
Cristianos
Every late April, Alicante celebrates the Moros y
Cristianos with all the exuberance and vigor the city can
muster. There are parades, displays, street concerts and
dances as well as great feasts throughout every neighborhood
to commemorate the Christian victory over the Moorish troops
of al-Azraq. Definitely one of the special events worth
witnessing in Alicante.
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Hogueras
de Sant Joan
This annual celebration of the bonfires of St.John every
24th June was declared an official celebration in 1928. It
coincides with the summer solstice celebration with lots of
open-air dances, parades, and the lighting of bonfires to
honor Saint John. The celebration includes the Floral
Offering to the Virgin de los Remedios on the 22nd of June,
then the international folklore parade on the 23rd
of June, and concludes with the 'Bonfires' on the
night of the 24th of June.
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Carnival
Held annually on the weekend and days leading up to Ash
Wednesday, the Carnival is another important national
celebration which is observed with passion and enthusiasm in
Alicante. The whole town is lavishly decorated for the
event. On Saturday, called Sábado Ramblero, there are
parades down Rambla Avenue featuring carnival costumes,
ending with a festivity called the “Funeral Wake and
Burial of the Sardine”.
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Virgen del
Carmen (The Blessed Virgin Mary of Mt Carmel)
As an important seaport, Alicante's sailors honor their
patroness by holding the Virgen del Carmen celebration every
16th of July. The event includes the decoration of fishing
boats and other vessels as well as a fabulous sailor's
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Suggested Hotel in Alicante |
| Surrounded by mountains and facing the town of Denia's
sea front,
Port Denia Hotel lies 500 meters from the
harbor. |
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| Modern decor features in guestrooms
offering balconies with sea or mountain views,
along with cable television, direct dial
telephones and safes. |
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