Festivals in Torrevieja
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Torrevieja, municipality of Alicante, in Valencian Community.
Festivals and culture in Torrevieja
The reference celebration is Virgen del Carmen, with main day 16 July. The usual holiday period lasts several days in July and develops in port, promenade, parish and festive spaces on the coast.
Among the associated traditions, the seafaring procession, religious events, music, popular activities, concerts and port atmosphere. Participan principalmente City Council, brotherhoods, seafaring associations, neighbors, families and visitors, when the annual programme contemplates it.
El local public holiday It should not be automatically confused with the patron saint or popular festival. If it has not been verified in the current official work calendar of the corresponding year, it is better to consult the official bulletin, the municipal work calendar or the information published by the City Council before affirming it.
Also notable are the patron saint festivities of the Immaculate Conception, the Habaneras Contest, salt mines, museums and the summer cultural agenda.