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New year's Eve in Spain
New Year's Eve in Spain is know as Noche Vieja ( old night ). It is a custom to stay at home till midnight and at midnight people eat doce uvas ( twelve grapes ) , one at each stroke of the clock. This is supposed to bring good luck , prosperity and happiness in el Año Nuevo ( the new year ). In main cities people congregate in the plaza central ( main square). For example in Madrid people gather in the Puerta del Sol ( also live on tv ) and eat the grapes . Then they dance the night...
Read moreSemana Santa in the Vega Baja 2023
Holy Week is a great religious public manifestation that is deeply rooted in the Vega Baja that can boast of authentic treasures in sculptural groups and processional parades. Next, we propose some of the processions and moments to enjoy these days. Palm Sunday: Las Palmas procession in Callosa de Segura Callosa de Segura offers a colorful liturgical procession on Palm Sunday morning where white palms in different smooth and curly versions are the protagonists. The blessing of the palms...
Read moreFiestas
Spain is known for its fiestas which are usually based around a patron saint of a village/city. Which means nice parades, music in the streets, church services, fireworks, festivities, local bank holidays , the famous “Moros y Cristanios” etc. Here you find a small overview of the villages and patron saints in the area of the JL Morales real estate offices in Almoradi and La Mata for the summer: San Juan 24/06 Alicante, San Juan de Alicante, Guardamar del Segura, Pilar de la Horada,...
Read moreLas Fallas / Valencia
Every year the Las Fallas / Falles takes place in the city of Valencia. This is a traditional celebration held in honor of Saint Joseph. Las Fallas, this gigantic street festival in Valencia is the largest in Spain, yes, perhaps the largest in Europe! The term Fallas refers to the party but also to the images that are specially made for the Las Fallas. These giant statues are made from both wood and polystyrene. Las Fallas officially starts the last Sunday of February (in 2020 that is...
Read moreCarnival
Hardly a week goes by or there is a party somewhere in Spain. Even during the quiet months between Christmas and Easter, Spaniards still find plenty of reasons to build a party. The biggest party in that period is without a doubt Carnival! Those who like to party can let themselves go completely during Carnival. Everyone changes clothes, assumes a different identity and forgets the stress and worries of daily life in that different, fantastic carnival reality. The origin of this celebration...
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