📍 Costa Blanca · Sunday, June 21, 2026
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- Fiestas · alicante
Crowds celebrate the first major night of the Hogueras de Alicante
Thousands of people filled the streets of Alicante in the early hours of Sunday morning, demonstrating the enthusiasm for the Hogueras de Alicante festivities.
- Property · elche
Phase 1 of La Hoya completed with homes and commercial units under construction, 45% of urban plan
The first phase of the urban plan for La Hoya in Elche has concluded, representing 45% of the total project with homes and commercial areas already under construction.
- Fiestas · alicante
More than 600 runners tour Alicante visiting nine hogueras: 'The Fiesta isn't just night-time and alcohol'
Three groups with more than 600 runners crossed Alicante from the Ayuntamiento to PAU 2, visiting nine hogueras on a route that combines sport and the Hogueras de San Juan festivities.
- Fiestas · elche
Misteri d'Elx announces standard bearer and electees for August 2026 performances
The Governing Board of the Patronato del Misteri d'Elx has presented the individuals who will hold honorary positions in the 2026 performances.
- Fiestas · elche
Flag Bearer and Elected Representatives for 2026 Appointed in Elche
The festive roles of Flag Bearer and Elected Representatives have been designated for the 2026 celebrations in Elche.
- Weather · santa pola
Santa Pola will have mostly clear skies this Sunday 21st June
Santa Pola will enjoy a mostly clear day today, ideal for outdoor activities.
🎉 Coming up
Fiestas starting within the next 90 days.
- Jul 24–Jul 31in 33d
Moros y Cristianos de Villajoyosa
villajoyosa · International interest
The only Moros y Cristianos fiesta where the Moorish army actually arrives by sea — a dawn beach landing in full period costume, followed by a week of mock battles, parades and communal paella. Late July on the Marina Baixa coast.
- Aug 14–Aug 15in 54d
Misteri d'Elx
elche · UNESCO heritage
A 15th-century sung mystery play performed uninterrupted for over 500 years inside the Basilica de Santa María in Elche — UNESCO-recognised, mid-August. The oldest living opera in Europe, and one of the few UNESCO intangible-heritage fiestas you can watch for free.
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- Featured placecalpe
Penyal d'Ifac Natural Park, Calpe
The 332-metre limestone monolith that rises straight out of the sea next to Calpe. Spain's smallest natural park, a mandatory sunset silhouette for anyone driving the N-332, and a trail to the top that's half hike, half scramble.
- Featured route6 km · easy
Cap de Sant Antoni coastal walk, Jávea
An easy 6 km stroll from Jávea port to the Cap de Sant Antoni lighthouse through pine forest and coastal scrub, with a 150-m drop to the sea the whole way. Minimal elevation, shade most of the route, perfect for a half-day out.
- Featured guideLegal & bureaucracy
What is NIE and TIE in Spain? — Costa Blanca 2026 application guide
What is NIE? What is TIE? The difference, how to apply on the Costa Blanca in 2026, how to get a cita previa in Alicante / Benidorm / Torrevieja, what to bring and what it costs. Plain-English walkthrough for buying property, opening a bank account or moving long-term.
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