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The largest official holiday in Alicante is the Hogueras de San Juan. The event takes place from June 20 to 29 and includes an old tradition of Spanish farmers who, on the shortest night of the year, burnt the accumulated evil from 23 to 24 June after a long harvest day. A few days before the apogee of the holiday, the residents create huge figures from papier-mache, which personify human vices. Locals also organize bright carnivals, festive processions, bullfights, music concerts. During the most important night, everyone arranges fires and burns paper, cardboard and wooden figures. During such a spectacular event, you will be able to enjoy colorful fireworks, fun contests and bright laser shows, which take place on the El Postiguet beach. These holidays you will remember for life!

The festival of the Moors and Christians is the most famous holiday of the province of Alicante. It is celebrated in 45 cities of Spain from the 17th century in honor of the Reconquista victory over the Muslims in the 12th century. In Alicante, this holiday takes place in the first week of July and lasts for three days. During this stunning holiday, you will enjoy an endless carnival, solemn processions in old-fashioned costumes and dresses, fireworks, scenes of battles between Christians and Moors. On the streets of Alicante, you will find numerous medieval markets with interesting and authentic goods. The festival is rich with events, and to follow all of them you can check their specific schedule posted on the website of the city. Along the entire route for the convenience of spectators are exhibited in 2-3 rows of plastic chairs, where the cost of one sitting place - 5 EUR. Standing places are free of charge.
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