Culture and Local Festivities

Culture and Local Festivities

The October Moors and Christians festival and November's patron saint celebrations — the festive calendar of Benidorm.

Festivals & Heritage

Culture and festivities of Benidorm

The October Moors and Christians festival and November's patron saint celebrations — the festive calendar of Benidorm.

Moros y CristianosMoros y Cristianos
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01 · October · 4-Day Festival

Moros y Cristianos

October · 4-Day Festival
Featuring the Gran Entrada parade and a flower offering to San Jaime Apóstol at his namesake church.
Fiestas Mayores PatronalesFiestas Mayores Patronales
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02 · November · Patron Saint Festival

Fiestas Mayores Patronales

November · Patron Saint Festival
Honoring the Virgen del Sufragio and San Jaime Apóstol, organized around neighborhood 'peñas.'
Benidorm Fancy DressBenidorm Fancy Dress
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03 · November · Mass Costume Party

Benidorm Fancy Dress

November · Mass Costume Party
Held after the main patronal festivities, billed as one of Europe's biggest fancy dress parties.
Festes de la Virgen del CarmenFestes de la Virgen del Carmen
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04 · July · Seafaring Tradition

Festes de la Virgen del Carmen

July · Seafaring Tradition
One of the town's most traditional summer maritime festivities, honoring fishermen.

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