The Hogueras de Alicante, the city festivals of Alicante, this year from the 20th to 27th of June 2010.

As many will know the city festivals in Spain are mostly large and spectacular festivals with many attractive things for all ages.

The Hogueras festivals in Alicante are known for the good atmosphere,  typical Spanish food, the Hoguera statues and the firework festival. The Hogueras festival is to celebrate the coming summer, it goes back centuries already but in teh year 1928 it became an official festival for the city of Alicante.

The festival goes on for various days and has lots offer for all ages, the Hogueras statues throughout the whole city, music, dance, spectacular fireworks, bands, typical Hogueras dishes, flower offers for the Virgin del Remedio, barracas (streetbars with tapas and cold drinks), costumed street parades and bonfires.

More information, the  official calender and photos on our website: www.vivirenlacosta.nl

Text by Taco from ByTheSea estate agents in Alicante, buying property in Spain.

In the summer the city center of Santa Pola becomes the heart of many cultural and sporting activities.

More information and photos on www.vivirenlacosta.com

In May 2008 we went to Holland to present there our properties for sale and the services that we offer regarding the purchase in Spain like our solicitor and the rental and maintenance company.

Here you can see the photos that we took during the presentation in the restaurant De Kloosterhoeve.

For more information about our living & buying in Spain presentations have a look at our website or contact Taco Albertsma on 0034 687527472 or through taco@bythesea.es