Autumn & Winter - What's on in Torrevieja?
Temperature in Winter
This region boasts a unique moderate climate and average daily temperatures range from 24°C in October and April to 12°C in January and Ferbruary. However, even in Winter the days are crisp and sunny and the apartment has a portable gas heater to take the edge off that Winter chill. It is even possible to sunbathe in November and December (although it is a little chilly at night). January and February are the coldest months (but still about 10 degrees warmer than the UK)!
Although most tourists visit during the Summer months there is still plenty to do in Winter.
Although most tourists visit during the Summer months there is still plenty to do in Winter.
Winter Festivals in Torrevieja
November 1st - All Saints Day (Todos Santos)
This is a national holiday and shops will be closed (restaurants remain open). The Spanish visit the cemetery of their relatives and lay flowers on their graves.
December 6th - Spanish Constitution Day (Día de la Constitutión España)
This day is used to remember December 6th, 1978 when the Spanish people voted to approve the draft constitution.
December 8th - Immaculate Conception (Immaculada Concepción)
This day is used to remember the Immaculate Conception of Jesus, and is celebrated with holy mass at the church in Torrevieja. As it is a national holiday in Spain, everyone gets to have a day off!
December 24th - Christmas Eve (Noche Buena)
In the town square there will be a large model of Bethlehem and other parts of the Holy land - this is known as Belén and is well worth a look. Most Spanish families have a family celebration on Christmas eve night starting at 10.30 p.m. so the celebrations go on until Christmas day arrives when families choose to exchange presents.
December 25th - Christmas Day (Natividad del Señor)
Christmas Day is a national holiday and everything is shut (apart from British resaurants hosting some super Christmas Day parties!)
December 31st - New Year's Eve (Noche Vieja)
At midnhight you will find a large group of people in the town square in front of the large church. As the bell strikes 12 there is a party atmosphere and much hugging and kissing. The Spanish good luck tradition is to eat a grape on every strike of midnight!
January 5th - The Three King's Parade (Epifiana del Señor/Reyos Magos)
This is a very important festival in Torrevieja. The three wise men riding on camels or horses parade through the streets from the cultural centre in Torrevieja and down Ramon Gallud. It begins at about 17:30 and there is a very buoyant atmosphere - many sweets and other treats are thrown into the crowd. This night is also known as Epifiana del Señor or Reyos Magos and celebrates the three wise men (Melchior, Casper and Balthazar) taking gifts to Jesus. At the end of the procession the three wise men hand out gifts to the children. The tradition is that the children must polish their shoes to show that they have been good. They leave these outside for the three kings to see. If they have been good and their shoes are shiny, they will wake to find their shoes filled with sweets.
January 6th - Epiphany & Reyes Magos
The Epiphany is the most important day in the Spanish calendar and is often referred to as "The Spanish Christmas". All shops and Spanish retaurants will be closed on this day.
February (date unknown) - Torrevieja Carnival
There are two main carnivals in Torrevieja each February; the roads, dates and times on which these will take place are yet to be decided upon.
This is a national holiday and shops will be closed (restaurants remain open). The Spanish visit the cemetery of their relatives and lay flowers on their graves.
December 6th - Spanish Constitution Day (Día de la Constitutión España)
This day is used to remember December 6th, 1978 when the Spanish people voted to approve the draft constitution.
December 8th - Immaculate Conception (Immaculada Concepción)
This day is used to remember the Immaculate Conception of Jesus, and is celebrated with holy mass at the church in Torrevieja. As it is a national holiday in Spain, everyone gets to have a day off!
December 24th - Christmas Eve (Noche Buena)
In the town square there will be a large model of Bethlehem and other parts of the Holy land - this is known as Belén and is well worth a look. Most Spanish families have a family celebration on Christmas eve night starting at 10.30 p.m. so the celebrations go on until Christmas day arrives when families choose to exchange presents.
December 25th - Christmas Day (Natividad del Señor)
Christmas Day is a national holiday and everything is shut (apart from British resaurants hosting some super Christmas Day parties!)
December 31st - New Year's Eve (Noche Vieja)
At midnhight you will find a large group of people in the town square in front of the large church. As the bell strikes 12 there is a party atmosphere and much hugging and kissing. The Spanish good luck tradition is to eat a grape on every strike of midnight!
January 5th - The Three King's Parade (Epifiana del Señor/Reyos Magos)
This is a very important festival in Torrevieja. The three wise men riding on camels or horses parade through the streets from the cultural centre in Torrevieja and down Ramon Gallud. It begins at about 17:30 and there is a very buoyant atmosphere - many sweets and other treats are thrown into the crowd. This night is also known as Epifiana del Señor or Reyos Magos and celebrates the three wise men (Melchior, Casper and Balthazar) taking gifts to Jesus. At the end of the procession the three wise men hand out gifts to the children. The tradition is that the children must polish their shoes to show that they have been good. They leave these outside for the three kings to see. If they have been good and their shoes are shiny, they will wake to find their shoes filled with sweets.
January 6th - Epiphany & Reyes Magos
The Epiphany is the most important day in the Spanish calendar and is often referred to as "The Spanish Christmas". All shops and Spanish retaurants will be closed on this day.
February (date unknown) - Torrevieja Carnival
There are two main carnivals in Torrevieja each February; the roads, dates and times on which these will take place are yet to be decided upon.