Experience the beauty of Javea. Not regret

Throughout the years, numerous fiestas in Javea fill the streets with music, color, joy and life. Religious and pagan celebrations with life-centered traditions Mediterranean seafood together in a common denominator: the participation of an entire people, renowned for being composed of people with cheerful and outgoing.

Javea holiday guide

January

Day 5: Cavalcade of the Magi.

Day 17: Feast of San Antonio Abad. Mass and blessing of animals in Constitution Square.

Days 12 to 21: Fair attractions "San Antonio Abad" in the Portal del Clot.

Day 20: Feast of St. Sebastian, patron saint of Javea. Mass at St. Bartholomew Church.

February

All month: During these days the carnival glow with color and the contest to choose the best costume, along with "Enfariná?.

March

Day 3: Burial of the Sardine.

April

Day 15: Easter Sunday. Popular Craft Fair in the Square Church.

Day 27: Festivities in honor of Jesus of Nazareth (until May 3). Within Jávea festivals, this is one of the most important. The procession with the image of Jesus of Nazareth begins from the Chapel of Calvary to reach the mythical St. Bartholomew's Church, located in the heart of the city. During the May 3, Jesus of Nazareth will be returned to the Hermitage.

May

Day 2 to 3: Las Cruces de Mayo ("Les Creus of Maig?). Crosses with flowers are developed to expose the people on the streets and be seen by the "majorals" (who organized the festivities of the Nazarene).

June

Day 9: Election of Queens Fogueró and Foc.

Days 15 to 24: Bonfires of Saint John ("Les Fogueres de Sant Joan?) Announcing the summer.

The streets are decorated with cardboard monuments that simulate stone to commemorate the old tradition of burning old objects, in order to purify the body and soul. Young people, adorned with garlands, small fires popping. At the end of the party's fire burn cardboard monuments illuminating the entire city.

Second or third week: International Festival of Javea.

July

Day 16: Feast of the Virgen del Carmen ("La Mare de Deu del Carmen). Sea procession and wreath.

Day 18 to 22: Moros y Cristianos. In the Sea Customs

Day 31: Our Lady of? Angeles. In Monasterio de la Plana in Cabo San Antonio (until August 2).

August

Day 27: Mother of God of Loreto (September 8). A parish celebration near the Port, Customs of the Sea

September

Day 9: Fiesta in honor of the Virgin of Popular. Mass, chocolate and gift candy.

October

Day 9: Anniversary of the Valencian Community.

December

Day 13: Santa Lucia ("Santa Llúcia?). Churros with chocolate.

The best way to enjoy the holidays in Javea is living them closely. Start today to fulfill their dreams.