Las Fallas

Las Fallas is celebrated each year beginning the first Sunday of March to commemorate St. Joseph's Day, the Patron Saint of Carpenters. The St. Joseph bonfires began sometime in the 18th century and gradually developed into one of Spain's largest fiestas.

To honor the carpenters, enormously figures are constructed from wood and paper mâché and then burned on the last day of the fiesta. It has evolved into a 5-day, multifaceted celebration of fire.

Valencia swells to an estimated three million flame-loving revelers during Las Fallas. Las Fallas literally means "the fires" in Valencian. Click on photo for photo gallery.

Golf

Spain is one of the most popular destinations in Europe for golf. There are hundreds of top quality golf courses and along with the beautiful climate you have some of the best golfing in the world.

Costa del Azahar has a number of world-class golf courses:

Most popular is the Panoramica Golf at Vinaros, a Bernhard Langer designed course, approximately 45 minutes North from Alcossebre.

Half an hour south towards Valencia you will find Campo Mediterraneo set in the hillside North of Castellon.

Climate

The mostly dry and mild climate is a very important asset to the region, together with the lack of any industry nearby, allow you to holiday outside all year round. The climate is one of the best in Spain, with average temperatures of 15C/59F in winter and 25C/77F in summer.

Harley Davidson and Custom Meeting

The annual Harley Davidson and Custom Meeting is a unique event. It takes place in Alcossebre, every first weekend of September. After a ride through town, all motor bikes will be lined up at promenade and members of meeting will enjoy a meal (paella of course). There is a market were clothing and accessories can be purchased. In evening there will be live music performances courtesy of local bands. All topped off with a firework finale. Click on photo for photo gallery.

Market

Every Tuesday there is a local market that stretches along the promenade and through the adjoining streets.

Alcala de Xivert, (10 minutes drive away) has a Friday morning market throughout the year. Click on photo for photo gallery.