Denia is full of life and colour. It is considered as one of the Spanish towns with the most fiestas. Denia’s calendar of festive events is one of the richest in Spain. There is a fiesta celebrated almost every month.

One of Denia’s biggest fiestas takes place in March on the 16th –19th. This is the fiesta of Las Fallas held in honour of Saint Joseph the Carpenter. Originally a contest amongst carpenters to create the best effigy of the Saint, it has expanded to 50-100 feet high paper mache monuments depicting the main issues of the day, political and fictional figures. All of these monuments are later burned in a spectacular bonfire party. Festivities include processions with participants wearing colourful costumes, street entertainment, fireworks and live music. Las Fallas brings hordes of people to the street for a night of revelry and raucous celebrations.

The town of Denia also eagerly awaits the Bous a la Mar which literally means “Bulls to the Sea”. It is a fiesta of national tourist interest. This bull running event is staged yearly to commemorate the Day of the Sacred Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Bulls are turned loose on the seaside with protective barriers to protect the public. Matadors and would-be matadors try to lure the enraged bulls into the sea or they themselves jump into the sea to escape the bulls. Spectators go wild with excitement.

From August 14-16, there is the Moros y Cristianos Festival. The event is celebrated in honour of San Roque and at the same time in remembrance of the hundreds of years of Moorish occupation of Spain. During the festival, a theatrical performance with participants dressed in elaborate costumes re-enact the battle between the Moors and the Christians.

The Fogueres de San Juan is yet another fabulous bonfire festival held every June 20-24. Giant bonfires on the beach are held echoing the pagan rituals celebrating midsummer night.

There are other festivals held throughout the year. In January, the Three Kings on the 5th; pilgrimage to the hermitage of Santa Paula on the 26th. In February, the carnival is usually held during the second week. In June, the pilgrimage in honour of the Virgin Rocio and the fiesta in San Pedro Trinidad Street are celebrated. Last week of October through the first week of November is the week-long celebration of All Saints Day. The pilgrimage to the hermitage of Santa Lucia is held on December 13.

All these fiestas guarantee fun and enjoyment.