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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Discover Villajoyosa's Christmas celebrations with our comprehensive event guide. We offer detailed information so that both residents and visitors can fully enjoy the festivities in this beautiful coastal city.

Villajoyosa's old town transforms during the Christmas season, with the Christmas Market in Plaza de la Generalitat as the central point of celebrations. The cobblestone streets of the historic center host local craft and gastronomy stalls, while the Church of the Assumption serves as a backdrop for traditional concerts. Visitors will find activities distributed throughout the city, from the seafront promenade to the picturesque streets of the fishing quarter.

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Villajoyosa Holiday Light Displays

What to Expect:

Special lighting and original decorations in the streets and plazas of Alicante.

Description:

The Christmas lights in Alicante are a true spectacle that illuminates its streets and creates a festive atmosphere during the holiday season. Ximenez Illumination will decorate the streets and plazas of Alicante with special and unique lighting for each occasion, thanks to impressive decorations, large movable figures, and original lighting elements.

Where: Alicante | More Info: Alicante Christmas Lights

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18-meter cónica Christmas tree on the Avenida de la Constitución.

Description:

The Christmas Tree of Alicante is located on the Avenida de la Constitución, illuminated with white, blue, and gold tones, surrounded by 2 million LED lights and 2,000 decorative elements.

Where: Alicante | More Info: Alicante Christmas Tree

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Villajoyosa Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

A showcase of local products with a large display of nougats and Christmas sweets.

Description:

The Jijona Christmas Fair is an annual event that attracts tens of thousands of people to enjoy the best selection of nougats, Christmas sweets, and gifts. It offers a wide range of activities for the whole family, including exhibitions, guided tours, tastings, and gastronomic demonstrations.

Where: Jijona | More Info: Xixona Christmas Fair

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Villajoyosa Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

The Desembarco, a historical reenactment of the Moorish invasion.

Description:

The Moros y Cristianos festival in La Vila Joiosa is a spectacle of light, gunpowder, and tradition that reenacts the defense of the city against the Moorish invasion in 1538.

Where: Villajoyosa | More Info: Moors and Christians Festival

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Puppet show with unique characters and narration in Valenciano and Castellano.

Description:

The Belén de Tirisiti is a traditional Christmas representation in Alcoy, using puppets to recreate scenes from the life of Jesus and the adoration of the shepherds. It includes characters like Tirisiti, the innkeeper, and his wife Tereseta, along with other characters representing everyday and religious life of the time.

Where: Alcoy | More Info: Tirisiti Nativity Scene of Alcoy

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Villajoyosa Other Holiday Activities

What to Expect:

Unique collection of international nativity scenes and local craftsmanship.

Description:

The Nativity Scene Museum in Alicante is a space that collects the deep nativity scene tradition of the city, exhibiting Christmas dioramas that represent different aspects of Jesus' birth and life, as well as an important collection of international nativity scenes.

Where: Alicante | More Info: Alicante Nativity Scene

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Lighting of over 20,000 candles in the streets and squares of the municipality.

Description:

The Noche en Vela in Sant Joan d'Alacant is a cultural event that lights up the streets and squares of the municipality with over 20,000 candles. It features dance and music performances at key points like Plaza de España and San Juan Bautista Church, as well as a vintage craft market and food trucks.

Where: Alicante | More Info: Tour of Alicante's Illuminated Streets

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