Fiestas in Javea: Santa Llucía
Celebrations include an informal street parade through the Old Town led by a local band, arriving at Calle de Santa Llúcia. Fiesta committee members distribute doughnuts and bottles of Mistela wine to onlookers as the procession passes. Festivities also include a wake-up call of traditional firecrackers and a pilgrimage procession walking from the ancient church of San Bartolomé up to the chapel square for mass.
What to Expect
Pilgrimage and street parade handing out doughnuts and Mistela wine.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Javea Old Town
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Fiesta Committee
Food & Drink
Fiesta committee members hand out doughnuts and bottles of Mistela wine as the parade passes.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Visitors interested in local traditions
Vibe
Traditional and communal
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Mass starts at 11am on December 13.
Tips & Advice
- Follow the December 12 parade through Javea Old Town; committee members hand out doughnuts and Mistela as the procession passes.
- Watch for the procession's arrival at Calle de Santa Llúcia, the stated end point of the informal parade.
- If joining the December 13 pilgrimage, expect traditional firecrackers to wake the town on the morning of the procession.
- Meet at the ancient church of San Bartolomé for the pilgrimage, which climbs to the chapel square for the 11 a.m. mass.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the uphill pilgrimage route from the church to the chapel square.
Special Events & Promotions
- December 12: informal Old Town parade led by a local band, with doughnuts and Mistela handed out
- December 13: morning 'desperta' firecrackers to wake the town
- December 13: pilgrimage from the church of San Bartolomé up to the chapel square for mass
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the parade?
A local band leads an informal parade through the streets of Jávea's Old Town. It finishes at Calle de Santa Llúcia.
Is there anything to eat or drink?
Yes. Fiesta committee members carry baskets of doughnuts and bottles of Mistela wine. They hand them out as the procession passes.
What is the desperta?
It's the traditional burst of firecrackers that wakes the town on the morning of December 13.
How does the pilgrimage work?
The fiesta organisers gather outside the old church of San Bartolomé in the town centre. From there, a small procession walks up to the chapel square in time for mass.
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