This afternoon at 8 p.m. The exhibition of the ‘Lleó Ibèric’ ( Iberian Lion sculpture) will be inaugurated this evening at 8 p.m.. it was found in the Sierra de Mariola and will be in Bocairent again after a long time. You can visit it during the coming summer months. Have a look to the ...
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For several years, the Valencian central regions of La Ribera Alta, La Ribera Baixa, El Comtat and La Vall d’ Albaida organize one-day tourist routes through their different towns and villages. Next Sunday, March 6th it is the turn of Bocairent. It is the perfect opportunity to visit the town, ...
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Have you seen the new promotional video of Valencia Tourism? Yes, Bocairent appears in it with the Sierra Mariola and Les Covetes dels Moros as references to be visited in the Valencian Community. We leave the video in order you to see it. If you like it … why not coming and seeing Bocairent in...
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This weekend Bocairent celebrates the 10th Trade Fair through the streets of the old town. In the fair, you would be able to see show exhibitions, visit stands of local businesses and associations, taste the local cuisine or stroll through the medieval market. On Sunday morning it will reach the high...
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The local tourist office recorded more than 3,000 visitors who visited Bocairent during August. The importance of its historical and artistic ensemble and its amazing beauty have consolidated our town as a reference destination inside the Valencian Community. At the same time, visitors have multiple...
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Have you been to Bocairent? If so, surely you have hundreds of photos that capture all corners and perspectives of the Old Town, or the bullring, or Covetes, or Bell tower or the Sierra Mariola … It is running the photographic contest “Bocairent i el seu Entorn” convened by the town...
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The Moors and Christians festivities in honour of Saint George are taking place this weekend in Alcoy. Tomorrow the troops of both sides – Christians in the morning and Moors in the afternoon, will delight viewers with L’Entrà. It’s a parade through the streets of the town centre in...
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Today we celebrate the day of our saint patron, Saint Blai. We start the day with a reveille across the town. Later on we celebrate the mass and, in the afternoon, the procession. This beautiful picture was taken when Saint Blai arrives to the town hall square...
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“L’Entrada” is when the nine “filaes” show their best magnificence through the itinerary. They march with their traditional dresses, but also with special dresses made especially for the ocasion with bright armours, furs and feathers as well as floats, ballets, animals a...
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The first day of the festivities in Bocairent is called “Les Caixes” (The Drums in English). It is due to the fact that when Saint Blai was proclaimed saint patron of the town, the inhabitants celebrated a parade rolling drumms. Everything is ready for the 2015 festivities, tomorrow it...
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