Entertainment and Socialising in Spain

A recent survey revealed that one of the greatest benefits of a holiday home was deemed to be the ability to share it with family and friends. When you consider the wonderful relaxed atmosphere and the super climate it makes a perfect location for socialising. Far from 'cutting yourself off' from loved ones, Spain offers you the chance to share some great times together - quality time as they say! What could be better than sharing time with the family in a great little beach bar and then wondering back to your own solarium for an afternoon siesta!

Have a look at www.spanish-fiestas.com to get a flavour of what is going on in Spain - Fiesta's, Flamenco Dancing, Art, Concerts, Opera, Spanish Football, even the Spanish Grand Prix.

Sport

Have a look at our Sports in Spain section to find out more about the great sports facilities in the area. If you are really keen sports person let us know so that we can direct you to the right area; for example Polaris World La Loma Resort is ideal – just 20 minutes from Murcia City and just a 15 minute drive from the beaches of the Mar Menor and the international airport at San Javier. It includes a 9 hole Jack Nicklaus golf course. One of the main features is the sports academy and its emphasis on football, tennis, athletics, basketball and swimming. The resort has a Mexican influence and an array of stylish water features and stunning communal areas to complement the futuristic property designs

Find out more about Polaris World

Fiesta

Fiesta in Spain is Party Time! A great celebration and thanksgiving – it’s an important family time and relates a lot to the birth place of the family.
It’s a real privilege to be included in the celebration and everyone who has the chance to enjoy Fiesta should take the opportunity.

The costumes are elaborate and often you will see the re-enactment of historic battles. The fireworks are spectacular and plenty of delicious food will be provided for all to enjoy.

The down side to the Fiestas and Bank Holidays is that most places close down for the duration of the Fiesta and it can be quite difficult to get anything done during this time – but then slowing down to the Spanish way of life is all part of the attraction.

Check the local paper, visit the local Tourist Information Office and ask around to find out when the next Fiesta is due in your local area, they’re great fun and not to be missed – here are just a few to look out for:

January 5th 6th

3 Wise men carnival – Torrevieja

February

Carnival (around the 4th Feb)

March

The Moors and Christians Festival - in the Villafranqueza District of Alicante

Feast of St. Joseph in Calpe

Easter

Santa Faz Pilgrimages in Alicante.

May

The May Fair Torrevieja

June

The Moors and Christians Festival - in the San Blas District of Alicante.

The Bonfires of St. John in Alicante.

The Bonfires of St. John in Torrevieja

 

July

Election of the queen of the salt, Habanera songs on the beach.

International Contest of Habanera songs and choirs - Torrevieja

The Moors and Christians Festival in Javea

The Moors and Christians Festival in Villajoyosa

August

Fiesta Virgin of Fatima – Guardamar

Castell de L'Olla in Altea

The Moors and Christians Festival - in the Altozano District of Alicante.

Mystery of Elche

September

The Moors and Christians Festival in Altea

November

Saint Cecily

December

The immaculate conception

Christmas

Feast of Holy Innocents

Christmas is a wonderful time in Spain. The country is still deeply religious and celebrations start with the feast of Immaculate Conception 8th December and continue right through to Kings Day. Christmas Eve is known as Nochebuena or "the Good Night." It is a time for family members to gather together to rejoice around the Nativity scenes that can be found in most homes.

Clubs

There is every kind of club you could possibly imagine in the Costa’s from Line Dancing to Fishing and everything in between – all you have to do is look in the local paper or visit one of the many web sites such as www.costablancalive.info