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Altea’s biggest festival of the year returns from 26–30 September 2026, honouring the Santísimo Cristo del Sagrario and San Blas with parades, mascletàs and fireworks. Full guide to dates, events and where to stay.
From Low Festival’s landmark move to Torrevieja to indie weekends, heavy metal marathons, and reggaeton under the sun — the Costa Blanca’s 2026 festival season packs 17 events into one unforgettable summer. Here’s the complete guide with dates, lineups, and practical tips.
Fallas 2026 is nearly here. Valencia hosts the biggest celebrations—Crida on 22 February, daily 14:00 mascletàs from 1 March, Plantà on 16 March, Ofrenda on 17–18 March, Nit del Foc on 18 March, and the Cremà on 19 March. But you can also experience Fallas on the Costa Blanca, especially in Dénia, plus Benidorm and Pego—while Elda offers a unique September Fallas season later in 2026.
A new icon is rising over Poniente: TM Tower brings ~230 m of vertical living, 64 floors, resort-level amenities and a sky-high observatory to Benidorm.
The Spanish Academy of Bullfighting wants to build a 300-metre metal bull with viewing decks and a cultural base. Madrid said no; Burgos and El Molar stepped forward. No official Costa Blanca bid as of 30 Aug 2025.