Visiting Benidorm during the fiestas!

It's that time of the year again in Benidorm! Various 'peñas' are getting ready for the festivities! What does that mean? Well, for one, it'll be loud and busy!! Get a feel for what it's like to walk around the streets of Benidorm this time of the year. Check out our video on YouTube to soak up the experience! Here are some pictures of that day.

At the Benidorm beach, we can see the usual things you'd expect to see in Benidorm!

Almost all the streets in old town Benidorm are decorated for the festivities! 

In November, Benidorm celebrates Our Lady of the Suffrage (Virgen del Sufragio) as part of its major annual Fiestas Patronales, which honor both Our Lady of the Suffrage and Saint James. This multi-day festival typically takes place in mid-November, with many events, parades, religious ceremonies, and cultural activities dedicated to the patron saints, especially focusing on the Virgen del Sufragio.

Loud music, firecrackers, good food, and a whole lot more to experience in Benidorm!

Church of Benidorm, Església de Sant Jaume i Santa Anna

Entrance to the church,.... it was so busy we couldn't even go inside

The patron saint of Benidorm, Spain, is Saint James (Santiago) and Our Lady of the Suffrage (Virgen del Sufragio). These two figures are highly revered in Benidorm, and the city celebrates their feast days with various local festivities, particularly during the annual Benidorm Patron Saint Festivities (Fiestas Patronales) held in November.

The story of Our Lady of the Suffrage is tied to a local legend from the 18th century. Legend has it that a mysterious boat washed ashore with an image of the Virgin Mary, which was later declared as a miracle, and enshrined as the town's co-patron.

Overlooking Benidorm west (Poniente)

Overlooking Benidorm east (Llevante)

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Balcón del Mediterráneo (Balcony of the Mediterranean)

There is so much more to see and explore!! Check out our video on YouTube where we walk around the streets of Benidorm during this special celebration!

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