Torrrevieja Festivals
Costa Blanca Details
Fair Gastrocomer Hotel and Trade: Fair held at the port and brings a large
number of local merchants and restaurants with a section where you can taste
dishes from many restaurants in Torrevieja.
April
Easter Torrevieja: There are 14 guilds in total. Fraternities
contain both young brothers (usually under 12 years) that are in the middle of
the procession route. The brothers are tied and holding adult Achotes on both
sides of the street, preceding the image or throne. The brothers give candy to
people viewing the procession.
Palm Sunday: The blessing of the palms. On Sunday morning,
in the temple of the Immaculate Conception, participants can bless their palms.
Then follows the procession of Our Lord Jesus Image Triumphant (belonging to
the Confraternity of Our Lady of Hope and Peace) and the image of San Juan
Evangelista (belonging to the Confraternity of the same name).
Good Friday Solemn Procession of
the Announcement of the Death of Jesus: At eight o’clock the Brotherhood of the Convocation procession is accompanied
by representatives of the rest of the Brotherhood. This procession symbolizes
the announcement of the death of Jesus and invites all to the Holy Burial.
Magna and Solemn Procession of
the Holy Burial of Christ: This
is the largest procession of the week involving all the brotherhoods: Call;
Samaritan Woman, Brotherhood of Nuestro Padre Jesus at the Last Supper and Holy;
Our Father Jesus in Prayer the Garden of Gethsemane; the Flagellation of Christ
Holy Saint Peter Repentant; Nuestro Padre Jesus Cautivo (Nazarene); Nuestro
Padre Jesus de la Caida; Santa Mujer Veronica; Our Lady of Hope and Peace; Holy
Mary and Christ Crucified Silence; Our Lady of Mercy; Holy Sepulcher (recumbent);
St. John the Evangelist; and Our Lady of Sorrows.
Sabado de Gloria Popular Tambora: At 10 p.m. many residents leave the city, playing
their own drums as an expression of joy on the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus
Christ.
Resurrection Sunday Solemn Procession
of the Meeting: At eight o’clock,
involving the Brotherhood of St. John the Evangelist (with their brothers and
image dressed in white) and the image of the Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Sacrament followed under Palio, there is a meeting both images, and it
becomes apparent to the virgin’s veil that covers her face.
San Vicente Ferrer + Monday
Solemn Communion Procession:
Transfer Santisimo under Palio.
New Year’s Eve
Three Kings: SS.MM the Magi from the east comes to the city
by sea, landing on the west dam and walking the main streets of Torrevieja with
a colorful show with numerous floats.
February
Carnival
Pre-Carnival: Former informal parade to be held a week
before the parade-contest.
Parade Contest: Held on Sunday, with numerous extras parading
with new costumes and fantasies. There are several prizes awarded by a jury
composed of personalities and social policies of the city.
Parade Night: A parade, with an informal meeting on Saturday
following the contest where, in addition to the groups participating in the
contest, the parade includes all those who want to end the festival in the
crown area of the city.
At the junction of the streets of Ramon Maria and Parodi Gallud Both are
processions, and a meeting takes place on the Via Dolorosa. The Anthem of Spain
sounds when facing the images of the Brotherhood of Hope and The Fall. From
that moment it becomes a single guild procession, and they begin to distribute
candy.
Holy Thursday: Two processions occur. In both there is no
candy as a token of respect for the death of our Lord. Throughout the journey the
streetlights are turned off, and the processions are illuminated only by light
of Achotes, the guild, and the church candles that accompany them.
Solemn Procession of Silence: At 11 o’clock, from the
Solemn Procession to
May Fair: One of the most important fairs in the Andalusian
Mediterranean. At the fairgrounds, near the port, there are a multitude of
booths for visitors to enjoy, with many decorations (prizes are awarded to the
best), dining, various concerts that take place on the main stage, as well as
Spanish dance festivals. On closing day the campus welcomes horseback riding.
Tuesday, Night of Fish: The heads of each household decorate and
finish a fried-fish dinner.
Wednesday, the Illumination: the mayor of the city turns on the ordering of
the compound.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Nights are livened with
concerts of Spanish artists (mostly Andalusians) and dance festivals in charge
of schools in the city.
Sunday, the Closing: At noon the site becomes an equestrian venue.
At night the show ends.
Solemn Procession: There is a departure from the Church of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus that ends at the temple of the Immaculate Conception. The
brotherhoods of the Call and Our Lady of Hope and Peace are involved.
Easter Monday Solemn Procession: From the Center of the Immaculate Conception
Arciprestal processions are held with the following guilds: Call and Samaritan
Woman; Brotherhood of Nuestro Padre Jesus Prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane;
Brotherhood of Nuestro Padre Jesus at the Last Supper and Holy; Holy Christ
Flagellation of Saint Peter Repentant; and Nuestro Padre Jesus Cautivo
(Nazarene).
Holy Tuesday Solemn Procession: From the Immaculate Conception there are more
processions with the brotherhoods Call; the Crucified Christ; Holy Mary of
Silence (with only the image of Nuestro Padre Jesus de la Salud); Nuestro Padre
Jesus de la Caida; Santa Mujer Veronica; and San Juan Evangelista Our Lady of
Sorrows.
Holy Wednesday Solemn Procession
of the Meeting: From the
Church of the Immaculate Our Lady of Hope and Peace and from the Parish of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus are processions with the Call of Our Father Jesus the
Fall.
Christmas
Belen Municipal: On the day of the patron saint, December 8, Torrevieja
opens at the Green this
End of Year: At the Plaza of the Constitution, many people
gather to take the 12 grapes under the watch of the Church of the Immaculate
Conception.
Famous People of Torrevieja
Chapaprieta Joaquin
(1871–1951), Spanish politician.
Ricardo Lafuente (1930–2008),
musician and composer.
Gil Vicente Martinez
(1956–), actor who has been involved in film, theater, and television.
Jennifer Colino (1985–),
gymnast; 2005 world champion in rhythmic gymnastics.
Festivities in honor of the
Immaculate Conception.
La Comparsa of Lyly and the
Giants (The Charamita): Cardboard
characters carried by people who walk the streets of the city followed by a
multitude of children. Bands perform during all events in the afternoon.
Occasionally there is a parade at night.
Solemn Procession: The image of the Immaculate Conception cruises
the streets of the city accompanied by numerous salt parishioners carrying
candles. On arrival at the Casino of Torrevieja, they throw fireworks as you
arrival at the temple.
Patron Activities: There is racing, Gymkhana, markets, and
concerts that take place in celebration of the city.
June
Bonfires of
July
Marineras Fiestas de la Virgen
del Carmen: There are processions
after the image is loaded at the port of the city, and they stroll by the
Habaneras evenings on the beach: The residents of the Havanans chant at the
hands of local groups.
Certamen International Habaneras
and Polyphony of Torrevieja:
Certamen is declared an International Tourist Interest.
August
Party of San Emigdio and
Neighborhoods
Numerous Cultural Activities: The council organizes numerous concerts and
other markets throughout the summer.
September
Harvest Festival de la Mata: Held in the parish of Torrevieja Torrelamata.
October
Fiestas de El Pilar
November
All Saints Day
Halloween
Feast of St. Cecilia: Patron saint of musicians.
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