When and How Are Fiestas Celebrated in Javea?

The fiesta is “the quintessential element of Spanish culture”, and Javea’s Fiesta Calendar is packed with celebrations year-round. Every season brings its own local festival: lively parades, music, dancing and fireworks light up the streets in summer, while autumn and winter events honour the town’s history and patron saints. These traditional Spanish fiestas blend local folklore and history with pure fun, creating a vibrant cultural calendar. From January’s cosy winter traditions to midsummer bonfires on the beach, each celebration offers a unique glimpse into Javea’s heritage and community spirit.

Click below to learn more about each specific fiesta on our site. You can click on each celebration to explore its details and history. Each link will take you to a dedicated page for that festival, so you can plan your visit or simply enjoy the story behind every Javea fiesta.

Three Kings Parade

Three Kings Parade

Experience the wonder of the Three Kings Parade in Jávea, with colorful floats, sweets, and festive cheer for all ages.

Celebrated: 5 January

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San Antonio

San Antonio

Celebrate San Antonio in Javea with bonfires, blessing of animals, parades, and a warm community spirit in the heart of winter.

Celebrated: 12 January - 4 February

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San Sebastián (Patron of Xàbia)

San Sebastián (Patron of Xàbia)

Celebrate San Sebastián in Xàbia with bonfires, processions, fireworks, and a vibrant display of local devotion and tradition.

Celebrated: 20 January - 26 January

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Carnival in Javea

Carnival in Javea

Experience Javea’s Carnival with vibrant parades, dazzling costumes, live music, and fun for all ages in the heart of the historic center.

Celebrated: 1 March

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Holy Week (Semana Santa)

Holy Week (Semana Santa)

Experience the solemn beauty of Holy Week in Javea with processions, music, and age-old rituals that unite the town.

Celebrated: 18 April - 21 April

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Jesús Nazareno

Jesús Nazareno

Javea’s Jesús Nazareno festivities blend faith, fireworks, and community with processions, music, and centuries-old rituals each spring.

Celebrated: 24 April - 3 May

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Bonfires of San Juan

Bonfires of San Juan

Experience over two weeks of bonfires, fireworks, music, and vibrant tradition as Javea celebrates the magical Hogueras de San Juan.

Celebrated: 7 June - 24 June

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Casa de Andalucía

Casa de Andalucía

Experience the colors, rhythms, and Flavours of Andalusia during Javea’s Casa de Andalucía festival with flamenco, gastronomy, and joyful community gatherings.

Celebrated: 28 June - 29 June

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Moors and Christians

Moors and Christians

Javea’s Moors and Christians festival brings history to life with spectacular parades, mock battles, music, and vibrant costumes on the seafront.

Celebrated: 12 July - 20 July

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Virgen del Carmen

Virgen del Carmen

Celebrate the Virgen del Carmen in Javea with a seafaring procession, floral offering, and heartfelt tributes to the patroness of sailors.

Celebrated: 16 July

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Virgen de los Ángeles in La Plana

Virgen de los Ángeles in La Plana

Celebrate the Virgen de los Ángeles with a pilgrimage, open-air mass, music, and local food at the iconic La Plana chapel above Javea.

Celebrated: 2 August

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Virgen de Loreto

Virgen de Loreto

Experience Jávea’s Loreto festival with ‘Bous a la Mar’, processions, parades, dazzling fireworks, and open-air dances along the Mediterranean.

Celebrated: 27 August - 8 September

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Religious Celebration at the Ermita del Pòpul

Religious Celebration at the Ermita del Pòpul

Each September 14th, Javea honors the Virgen del Pòpul at its 14th-century chapel with a heartfelt religious celebration and local gathering.

Celebrated: 14 September

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Santa Llúcia

Santa Llúcia

Join Javea’s unique pilgrimage up to Santa Llúcia's chapel for winter blessings, chocolate, and festive community traditions above the town.

Celebrated: 13 December

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