Here is a list of some of the popular fiestas that are celebrated in the villages around Denia, in the province of Alicante, Spain:
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Toggle-Festivities of the Purísima de Ondara:
They are celebrated from the 6th to the 10th of December in honour of the Immaculate Conception. During these festivities there are processions, concerts, sports competitions and other cultural events.
-Festivities of Jesús Pobre:
They are celebrated in August and are dedicated to the Virgin of Loreto. During the fiestas there are open-air dances, processions, competitions and children’s activities.
-Festivities of Beniarbeig:
They are celebrated at the beginning of August in honour of San Roque and the Virgen del Patrocinio. During the festivities there is music, dancing, sports competitions and fireworks.
-Festivities of Jesús Nazareno de La Xara:
These take place in the month of April in honour of Jesús Nazareno. During the festivities there are processions, religious events, live music and activities for children.
-Festivities of San Antonio de Pego:
These are held in January in honour of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. During the festivities, there are blessings of animals, parades, bonfires and cultural events.
-Festivities of San Juan de El Verger:
They are celebrated from 23rd to 24th June in honour of San Juan Bautista. During the festivities, bonfires are lit, competitions, dances and activities for the whole family are organised.
-Mare de Déu de Loreto festivities in Pedreguer:
Held at the beginning of September in honour of the Virgin of Loreto. During the festivities there are parades, music, traditional activities and fireworks.
-San Roque festivities in Gata de Gorgos:
These take place in August in honour of San Roque. During the fiestas there are processions, competitions, musical performances, attractions and open-air dances.
These are just some of the most outstanding festivities in the villages near Denia. If you want to know more about the festivals celebrated in Denia go to: www.queverendenia.com