Festivals

Fiestas (festivals) 

There are many festivals in Torrevieja, mostly based around a religious theme. They are colourful and dramatic and they usually bring throngs of locals and tourists onto the strees of Torrevieja.

January: The Three Wise Men Carnival
February: Carnival
May: The May Fair
June: Saint John’s Bonfires, The Sacred Heart Festivities
16th July: Virgen del Carmen
July: Election of the queen of the salt, Habanera songs on the beach
July and August: International Contest of Habanera songs and choirs
15th August: Promotional fiesta parades, “Reina de la Sal”
October: La Mata Town festivities
November: Saint Cecily
8th December: The Immaculate Conception