There is a carnival in Alicante that starts on February 23rd and continues until March 5th. The carnival is full of different activities that include fireworks, dressing in costumes and other events. The carnival begins…
A day in Muro de Alcoy
Muro is a quaint little town of 9000 people in the foothills of Sierra Mariola mountain. We took a small tour group to Muro to explore the unique little town. Our first stop in Muro…
The Christian/Moors Museo in Alcoy
The town of Alcoy or (Alcoi) is known for their annual Christian and Moor Fiesta. It is one of the oldest festivals of this kind in Spain. The fiesta original began (it is believed) the year…
The Three Kings Parade
On January 5th, we went to see the three Kings parade called “Los Reyes Magos” or Cabalatas. This is a major Christian festival in Spain and a highlight for the children. In Alicante, the Three…
A Different Tradition
In Spain, the Christmas tradition is different than in Canada. Here in Spain and in other latin American countries, the holiday season ends on the Epiphany. In Alicante, they have two parades to celebrate the Epiphany.…
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