From 4 to 13 July, Dénia bursts into song, fireworks and seafaring flair during its Festa Major. This guide brings you the full program, insider tips for Bous a la Mar, the float parade, free concerts, local food and centuries-old traditions, so you can plan an unforgettable Mediterranean getaway.
Dénia’s Bous a la Mar blends Spanish bull-running with the splash of the Mediterranean. Recognised as a National Tourist Festival, it stages a single daily show at 7 p.m. throughout July, where bulls and dare-devils duel on a floating arena before diving into the harbour. History, adrenaline and ethical debate collide in this one-of-a-kind spectacle.
A Tourist Guide to Plans, Rituals & Practical Tips Why spend Sant Joan Night in Dénia? Fine sand, warm sea and the shortest moonlit night of the year: that’s the setting on 23 June for Sant Joan Night in Dénia. Since 2022 beach bonfires have been banned, yet the city has reinvented the celebration with music, food
The Moors and Christians Festivities in Denia will not leave you indifferent. It is one of the most deeply-rooted festivites in the Valencian Community and one of the most famous in the provinces of Valencia and Alicante. Declared of National Tourist Interest, it is one of the most participative Moors and Christians festivals in the
From 20 to 24 June, the hermitage of San Juan opens its doors to welcome the pilgrimage that takes place during these days. Tables are set up outside the hermitage and meals are organised. It is typical to distribute cakes among the diners as a way of celebrating. During these days, masses are also held
The Las Fallas festivities in the city of Denia are one of the most eagerly awaited and celebrated events in the region. Every year, from 15 March onwards, the city is filled with light, noise and colour thanks to the construction and incineration of large wooden and polystyrene sculptures. Origin of the Fallas in Denia
