fiesta

JANUARY 5th – THE CAVALCADE OF THE MAGI (CABALGATA DE LOS REYES MAGOS) Every 5th January the Three Wise Men of the Orient: Melchor, Gaspar and Balthasar find a space in their busy calendar to come to Bocairent, ready to hand out toys, presents, and fulfil […]

These are the town’s second most important fiestas. The festival revolves around the “dances” that for centuries have conserved their charm, music and traditional costumes; but they are best noted for their popularity. The prelude comes with the little dances (“les dansetes”, rehearsals practiced to the […]

The principal festival of Bocairent in honour of the town’s patron saint, Saint Blai, are the fiestas of Mores and Christians, celebrated the first weekend of february and given special tourist interest status. A deep-rooted tradition full of colour and popular culture make these the town’s […]