Easter is one of the most popular Spanish holidays, with traditions that can be experienced not only on the streets but also in pastry shops. “Torrijas, monas de pascua, bartolillos, pestinhos, doughnuts and many other sweets that can be tasted in Spain in March and April fill the windows of pastry shops these days. TORRICHAS…

In Spain, Valentine’s Day, known as Dia de San Valentin, is celebrated with warmth and romance. On this day, couples exchange expressions of love and attention. Restaurants and cafes are decorated in a romantic style and the streets are decorated with red hearts. Traditionally, Spaniards prefer candlelit dinners in restaurants, which create a special atmosphere…

SEMANA SANTA – Holy Week is Spain’s biggest religious holiday and Good Friday is a day off for the whole country. The week preceding Easter is intended to remind the faithful of the Passion of Christ, but Spaniards prefer to suffer in a fun and noisy way. The schedule of processions and their routes are…

On the eve of Lent, the festival of Carnaval takes place. Between February and March (the date varies from year to year) for just over a week, the pagan festival takes over the streets of the city, filling it with music, costumes and joy. Of all the festivals celebrated in Alicante, after the Bonfires of…