Parties and celebrations throughout Alicante, heralding the beginning of the new year, with a number of excellent midnight fireworks displays in the area.

Held in late June, the Bonfires of St. John has become one of the most important events in the Alicante area. Many major papier-maché and wooden sculptures are displayed around central Alicante and then burnt on a large fire. The festival also features fireworks from St. Barbara Castle (Castillo de Santa Bárbara), street parades and concerts.

A major celebration during the summer months of July and August, the Alicante Jazz Festival attracts many famous jazz musicians to the city, performing in a variety of bars and entertainment venues throughout the centre.

This festival lasts around two months, offering an extensive programme of events, including concerts, dancing and plenty of family fun. Many of the events are centred around the Paseo del Puerto.

Celebrations honour the Patron Saint, with 'Alborada' concerts, a procession along the main streets, and 'Feast Day' on August 3rd. The festivities also include the Port Summer Festival.

Held in the Raval district, with a large feast organised by fishermen to honour their Patron Saint. Festival attractions include food and drink, cookery contests, a lively parade, dancing and a range of games, which appeal to all ages.

Mid-May, much of Alicante is decorated with crosses covered in flowers, with parties, music and dancing. This event is particularly concentrated in the Santa Cruz district.

Held between Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. Notable Easter parades include the Santa Cruz procession, the Silencio del Jueves Santo, the Veronica procession and the La Virgen de la Alegria parade.

The Alicante Santa Faz Pilgrimages festival takes place two Thursday's after Easter Sunday and has become the country's second-largest pilgrimage. Around 200,000 people take part in this major event and walk from the centre of Alicante to the Monastery of the Holy Face (Monasterio de Santa Faz). Other highlights include a craft market, a fair ground, picnic lunches and a procession to the Santa Faz Monastery.

Mid-July, with maritime-based events, including decorated fishing boats, parades of sailors, and celebrations on the nearby island of Tabarca.

Celebrations around the city of Salamanca on Spain's National Day, which has long been a public holiday.