| Jávea boasts an ample calendar of festivites, ranging from Christian holidays to those of pagan origin. There are fiestas in Jávea all year round, in the main urban centres: the Old Town and the Port (Sea Customs) area.
Chronologically, the first festivity is the procession of the Three Kings on 5th January, organised by the "quintos" (young people who turn 18 that year).
20th January is San Sebastian's day, the patron saint of Jávea. The acts for this are mainly religious.
In February, the "quintos" (young people who turn 18 that year) organise the Carnival as a joyous celebration before the beginning of Lent.
From 28th April to 3rd May, the festivities in honour of Jesus of Nazareth. These are the most important religious festivities in Jávea. Around 15th June the San Juan (Saint John) bonfires, fiestas with a pagan origin.
In the Port, the sailors celebrate the festivity of the Virgen del Carmen on 16th July with a sailing procession and a floral offering in the middle of the bay.
From 16th to 20th July, also in the Sea Customs area, Los Moros y Cristianos festivity is held.
2nd August sees the celebration in honour of the Virgen de los Angeles in the San Jeronimo Monastery.
The festivities in honour of the Virgen del Loreto are held from 1st to 8th September. Various activities take place, including Bulls in the Street and a fireworks display on the port breakwater.
The following Sunday is the festivity of El Popul, so named because it takes place in the Chapel of the same name. There is a Mass and sweets and chocolate are given out in the Chapel.
Santa Lucia's day is 13th December and is celebrated in the Chapel that bears her name. "Buńuelos" (sweetmeats similar to doughnuts) and mistela wine are given to those taking part. |
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