Program of Santa Pola Carnival

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 27th February to 5th March

Place: Santa Pola (Alicante)

Do not miss the parades, batucadas and costume contests for all audiences of the Santa Pola Carnival, a lively party with lots of music and color, long live the carnival!

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Santa Pola Carnival Programme 2023

Saturday 11th February

Outside the Gran Alacant sports pavilion.

From 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Registration in the celebration area.
11:00 h. Theatrical storytelling "The Ice Princess".
Fancy dress competition: individual children's category, individual youth/adult category and group category. Rules here.

Friday 17th February

In the side marquee of the Castle Fortress of Santa Pola.

From 17:00 to 18:00 registration in the side marquee next to the Castle Fortress.
17:30 Costume competition in the side marquee next to the Fortress Castle: individual children's category, individual youth/adult category and group category. Rules here.
At the end of the competition there will be a carnival parade with "batucada" leaving from the Castle with characters from Toy Story and The Incredibles.

Saturday 18th February

In the side marquee of the Castle Fortress of Santa Pola

20:00 h. Party with costumes and DJ music.

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The Fallas of Alzira

From 15th March to 19th March

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The Fallas of Alzira are a unique cultural festival that attracts thousands of visitors every year. They are known for their artistic monuments, music, and pyrotechnic shows. Local cuisine and craftsmanship are also attractive tourist features. An unforgettable experience that you can't miss.

Spring and Cherry Blossom in the Jerte Valley

From 17th March to 30th April

Jerte (Cáceres)

Spring and Cherry Blossom in the Jerte Valley

Dare to discover the secrets of the Valley of Spring, and don't miss the greatest natural spectacle, where more than one and a half million cherry trees dress in white in the Jerte Valley. Come and enjoy it!

The Fallas of Denia

From 17th March to 19th March

Dénia (Alicante)

Come and enjoy the Fallas of Denia! Discover its impressive cardboard and papier-mâché figures, its parades of marching bands and the spectacular burning of the fallas in a huge bonfire, a party not to be missed!

The Night of the Pepitas

From 18th March to 18th March

Ferrol (Coruña)

Experience a unique and beloved tradition in Ferrol's Fiesta de las Pepitas! Join the men in capes and hats as they roam the streets, singing and playing music with traditional instruments, and offer pepitas to women in exchange for food and drink. A must-see event attracting thousands of visitors each year!

The Passion of Esparreguera

From 19th March to 1st April

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A unique and emotional representation of the Passion of Christ, which takes place outdoors on an impressive natural stage. With more than 500 actors, live music, and special effects, it is an unforgettable experience that attracts thousands of visitors every year.