TOP 3 fiestas in 2020 which are not to be missed!

Spain is the country of fiestas! Every city, town and village, no matter how small, has its own unique celebrations. Some of the best festivals in Spain have religious and historical meaning whilst others are simply meant for partying and having fun. Which ones are not to be missed?

1. Fogueres de Sant Joan de Xabia

Sunday 14th June - Wednesday 24th June

These fantastic ten days in June form arguably the biggest party of the year in Xàbia with live music and entertainment, competitions, theatre, traditional music and dancing, activities for children, the famous fire-jumping of 'Nit dels Focs' and the final night musical fireworks and symbolic burning of the fogueras.

2. Carnaval

Saturday 22nd February

In preparation for the start of Lent, the streets of the historic centre of Xàbia are filled with colourful and in many cases innovative fancy dress costumes. There are two parades, the first in early evening for the youngsters with a special show at the end whilst the adult parade takes place late in the evening followed by a disco into the early hours.

3. The Moors & Christians of Xàbia

Saturday 11th July - Sunday 19th July

This is one of the noisiest and colourful fiestas of the year which commemorates the Christian reconquest of the Iberian peninsula and honours Santiago Matamoros - Saint James the Moorslayer - who is the patron saint of Spain and whose remains are supposed to lie in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. The week involves music, reenactments and conclude with the fantastic gala parades.

For an overview of all festivals in Javea coming year check the Fiesta Calendar 2020 on www.javeamigos.com/dir_fiesta/pages/fiesta_2020.htm