Jul 1, 2011 | Events, Other towns
Bous a La Mar Fiesta
As July arrives in Dénia, also do “Bous a la Mar” (Bulls at the Sea), a very traditional festival taking place not only in Dénia, but also in Jávea and Moraira. The ones in Dénia might well be one of the Spanish festivals most covered by the national media. Actually, these were declared a “Festival of National Interest” in Spain back in 1993.
Last 20th June, people started to set up the pseudo bullring at the port of Dénia, to celebrate this deeply rooted fiesta.
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Jun 27, 2011 | Events, Other towns
The TV show by La Sexta 2 Channel “Carreteras Secundarias” —Spanish for Secondary Roads— has dedicated an edition visiting Jávea.
If you could not catch the TV show on 31st May, you can now watch it here:
Carreteras Secundarias
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Jun 25, 2011 | Events, Other towns
The Alicante Youth Orchestra
The Teulada-Moraira Auditorium recently opened its doors a couple of months ago and the long list of concerts, plays and exhibitions held in this venue to date make it seem like it was ages since the first event took place.
In July, the Auditorium welcomes a talented group of musicians: The Orquesta de Jóvenes de la Provincia de Alicante —the Alicante Province youth Orchestra.
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Jun 19, 2011 | Events, Other towns
San Juan Bonfires in Jávea
June will be especially attractive in Jávea with the celebration of the fiestas of San Juan, considered a cultural and entertainment reference in all Mediterranean area.
After our first part of the schedule, below the second part of the most important activities scheduled in for this fiesta:
Sunday, 19 June
10:00 h: Wake up fiesta for children in the Reina Sofía Park. Then sardines and cakes for everyone.
19:00 h: Bull releases on the streets.
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Jun 17, 2011 | Events, Other towns
Jávea International Festival 2011
This year’s edition of Jávea International Festival will bring together the most diverse cultural expressions, music and cuisine from various countries all-around the world just as seen in previous years.
Check the schedule of events in this upcoming festival:
Thursday, 16 June
18:15 h: Introductions, greetings and official opening on stage with local authorities
18:45 h: Performance by the String Orchestra and Wind Orchestra of the Professional Conservatory Xàbia.
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Jun 15, 2011 | Events, Special events
San Juan Bonfires
The San Juan fiestas are well known by anyone who lives or just spends holidays in Costa Blanca, where towns like Jávea and Calpe celebrate with enthusiasm the San Juan Bonfires.
See below the schedule for the events in the week from 15 to 21 June in the town of San Juan de Alicante, famous for its enthusiastic celebration of this fiesta:
Wednesday, 15 June
00:00 h: Mascletades (firecrackers) contest on Santa Maria Mazzarello st.
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