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4 THINGS TO DO IN ALICANTE (JULY 25 - AUGUST 03)

Villajoyosa Moors & Christians Festival

Villajoyosa Moors & Christians Festival

July 24–July 31 • event

For eight days, the whole city returns to the past by recreating a spectacular and brilliant battle that occurred in 1538

Spanish Ham (Jamón) with Melon

Spanish Ham (Jamón) with Melon

May–September • food

A simple but beautiful and healthy summer snack

Spanish White Wines

Spanish White Wines

May–September • food

Summertime is the season of white wines in Spain

Anchovies in Vinegar (Boquerones en Vinagre)

Anchovies in Vinegar (Boquerones en Vinagre)

June–August • food

It is especially pleasant to go to the bar on a hot summer day, drink a glass of ice-cold beer and eat Boquerones en Vinagre!

7 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Bous a la Mar in Denia

Bous a la Mar in Denia

out of rangeJuly 8–16, 2023 • event

Are you brave enough to lure a bull into the sea?

Hogueras de San Juan

Hogueras de San Juan

out of rangeJune 23–June 24 • event

Light up some bonfires, enjoy the fireworks and participate in some interesting customs on summer’s shortest night

Els Enfarinats

Els Enfarinats

out of rangeDecember 28 • event

Every year the town of Ibi is seized by frantic soldiers who reestablish new justice with flour bombs, eggs, and firecrackers

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve

out of rangeDecember 31–January 1  • event

Eating 12 grapes, wearing red coloured underwear and preparing a special cake is only a part of the incredible celebration in Spain

Surfing Season

Surfing Season

out of rangeSeptember–October  • activity

After the swimming season is over there begins the season of surfing on waves

Turrón

Turrón

out of rangeearly December–early January • food

Turrón has confidently passed through centuries, using the traditional ingredients of the Moors: almonds, honey, egg yolks and sugar

Christmas Sweets

Christmas Sweets

out of rangelate December–early January • food

Treat yourself to real Christmas sweets favoured by Spaniards

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