Musical February in Benidorm

Music lovers are in luck as Benidorm has put great effort into turning February into the indisputable month of music. So, if you happen to be in this wonderful city this week, you will be able to gain free entrance to the events organised by the teachers and students participating in the 23rd International Music Course at the Events Hall in Benidorm Town Hall, between 19th and 25th February.

On Sunday 20th February, teachers Claude Delangle (saxophone) and Víctor Monge Serranito (guitar) will be playing. The following day, you can see Lluís Claret (cello) and Igor Malinovsky (violin) and on Tuesday 22nd, the trombonists Juan Manuel Real and Juan Carlos Matamoros.
The concert to be held on 23rd February will be offered by students on the course, whilst on Thursday 24th the cello and violin final will take place and on Friday 25th the closing concert will be offered by trumpeter Radovan Vlatkovic.

The musical agenda for the month of February is rounded off with the celebration of the 2nd Fira de Música, which will be held on Friday 25th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Espai d'Art at Benidorm Town Hall. The Fira will exhibit musical instruments, scores and other elements related to the art of Lutherie.

Source: http://www.comunitatvalenciana.com/

Dénia reveals its charms

On 13th December, Dénia will be organising a traditional pilgrimage to the hermitage of Santa Lucía, where every year the Porrat is set up, a market selling traditional products and sweets.
Kill two birds with one stone and make the most of your stay in Dénia to discover its incredible monuments, beautiful coastline and, of course, sample its seafaring gastronomy. Why not begin by taking a trip down to its Castle, which has become the unmistakable symbol of the city.

But Dénia is much more: its incredible urban layout, the port, El Montgó Nature Park, its beaches and coves will become part of your culture. In the northern part of this city in the area of La Marina Alta you will find the beaches of Les Marines, Punta del Raset, Les Bovetes, Els Molins, L'Almadrava and Les Deveses. To the south, we find La Marineta Casiana followed by the rocky coves of Las Rotas.

From the area surrounding the Castle you can take in the incredible panoramic views of the city and, inside, you can see the tower known as the Torre del Consell, a Christian edifice where the town’s council would meet.

Source: http://www.comunitavalenciana.com/

BENIDORM Major Fiestas 2010 Programme

FRIDAY 12TH NOVEMBER
18:00 LIGHTING of the ARTISTIC ILLUMINATION, by our Queens, at Martínez Alejos Avenue.
Afterwards, INAUGURATION OF THE FAIRGROUND, next to the Bullring. Children´s day: special prices.
23:00 “PEÑAS” INFORMAL PARADE. Meeting of the “Peñas” at C/ Ruzafa. Parade around Ruzafa and Martínez Alejos streets. Afterwards, performance of the Great Orchestra GRUPO.ES, at Gambo street.
00:30 XVIII BLUES & BEATLES NIGHT at Tomás Ortuño Street (L´Hort de Colón). Performing :“LOS INSÓLITOS”.

SATURDAY 13TH NOVEMBER
10:00 MASS at the Church of San Jaime, in honour to the Virgin of the Suffrage, singed by the Barqueta Choir.
11:45 Opening of the doors at San Jaime Church, to sing the VERSES IN HONOUR TO THE VIRGIN.
12:00 BELL RINGING and spectacular "AIR BOMBING" from Plaza Castelar, Rincón de Loix, La Cala, Foietes and Ermita de Sanz to announce that… THE MAJOR FIESTAS HAVE BEGUN!
12:15 MUSIC BANDS PARADE starting from Plaza de San Jaime to finish at Plaza de SS. MM los Reyes de España.
13:00 MEETING OF MUSIC BANDS, at Plaza de SS. MM. los Reyes de España, to perform the piece "FIESTA IN BENIDORM".
17:00 THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE OF THE FOUNDING OF THE VIRGIN, at Poniente Beach.
17:30 Parade of the band “La Unión Musical de Benidorm”, around the Old Town streets.
18:00 SOLEMN PROCESSION leaving from Parque de Elche (Harbour) through the following streets: Paseo de la Carretera, Alameda, Mayor and Plaza de San Jaime. When the procession gets to the church, there will be a FLOWER OFFERING TO THE VIRGIN, followed by the ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FIESTAS at Plaza San Jaime.
22:30 Performance of Rafael Garcel, “Homage to Antonio Molina” at Plaza de SS. MM los Reyes de España.
24:00 GREAT MUSIC AND FIREWORK DISPLAY, at Mal Pas Beach.
24:00 BATUKADA NIGHT. Music Parade, around the the Old Town.
24:00 LOCAL ROCK BANDS FESTIVAL, with the performance of CAN-PINGAS and LOKOS DE ATAR, at Tomás Ortuño street (L´ Hort de Colón).
24:00 Performance of the Orchestra CHATTANOOGA, at Plaza de SS. MM los Reyes de España, with free tasting of “AMSTEL BEER”.

SUNDAY 14TH NOVEMBER: VIRGIN OF THE SUFFRAGE´S DAY
08:00 Air Bombing from Plaza Castelar and HOT COCOA for everyone at Casa del Fester…and from now on, ¡EVERY MORNING!.
11:00 CYCLING RACE, “Major Fiestas” Trophy, at the Av. Vicente Llorca Alós and surroundings (La Cala).
11:00 BIG CHILDREN PLAYPARKat Plaza SS.MM. Los Reyes de España.
11:30 SOLEMN MASS in honour of the Virgin, at the Church of San Jaime.
14:00 MARVELLOUS MASCLETA (super big banger) at Av. Mediterráneo, by Pirotecnia Altura.
17:15 AMAZING CONCERT OF THE “UNIÓN MUSICAL DE BENIDORM” at Gambo street.
19:00 SOLEMN PROCESSION IN HONOUR TO THE VIRGIN OF THE SUFFRAGE. Itinerary: Mayor, Alameda Pedro Zaragoza, Pintor Lozano, Virgen del Sufragio, Martínez Alejos, Paseo de la Carretera, Santa Faz and Plaza de San Jaime. Afterwards “ESTAMPETA”.
23:00 Performance of CIRILO, presenting its album “FELIZ”, at Plaza SSMM los Reyes de España.
23:00 Traditional COPLETES singed to the Virgin of the Suffrage at Plaza de San Jaime, followed by the NIT D´ALBAES, around the Old Town.
24:00 Performance of the Orchestra LÍMITE, at Plaza de SS. MM los Reyes de España, with free tasting of “AMSTEL BEER”.
24:00 LOCAL ROCK BANDS FESTIVAL, with the performance of THE VICKYLEYTONES, THE HARRY SONS and DIRTY SURF, at Tomás Ortuño street (L´ Hort de Colón).
01:00 BIG “CORREFOC” (moving fire and sound show) leaving from Escuelas street and finishing at Plaza SSMM Los Reyes de España.

MONDAY 15TH NOVEMBER: SAINT JAMES´ DAY
10:30 AMATEUR BULLFIGHT WITH YOUNG BULLS at the Bullring.
11:00 BIG CHILDREN PLAYPARK and RONALD MCDONALDS performance at Plaza SSMM. Los Reyes de España.
11:30 SOLEMN MASS at San Jaime´s Church, in honour to Saint James.
14:00 GREAT MASCLETA (super big banger) at Av. Mediterráneo, by Pirotencia Altura.
17:00 CONCERT offered by “THE BIG BAND OF THE MUSICAL GROUP AD´LIBITUN”, at Gambo street.
19:00 SOLEMN PROCESSION IN HONOUR TO SAINT JAMES by the streets: Mayor, Alameda, Paseo de la Carretera, Santa Faz and Plaza San Jaime. Afterwards ESTAMPETA.
24:00 SPECTACULAR CONCERT by HOMBRES G, in the Auditorium Julio Iglesias (Aigüera Park). Afterwards, BIG “BRUGAL” PARTY, at Plaza SSMM Los Reyes de España, WITH Dj´S, fire throwers, gifts and free tasting of rum Brugal.
24:00 BIG SHOW by the ORQUESTA LA SELVA, at Tomás Ortuño street (L´Hort de Colón).

TUESDAY 16TH NOVEMBER
10:30 SOLEMN REQUIEM MASS at San Jaime Church, singed by the Church Choir. Afterwards, OFFERING OF FLOWER GARLANDS to the Dead in the Sea at Plaza de la Señoría, followed by a visit to the cemeteries.
10:30 AMATEUR BULLFIGHT WITH YOUNG BULLS at the Bullring.
11:00 BIG CHILDREN PLAYPARK at Plaza SSMM. Los Reyes de España.
13:00 SARDINES FOR EVERYONE at Ametlla de Mar Avenue (Rincón de Loix).
14:00 THUNDEROUS MASCLETÀ (super big banger) at Av. Mediterráneo by Pirotécnia Turís.
17:00 Concert of “BIG BAND DEL GRUPO LOS GAVILANES”, at Gambo street.
17:00 Children Show by CHARLY THE MAGICIAN, at Tomás Ortuño street (L´ Hort de Colón).
19:00 FUNNY COSTUMES PARADE. Itinerary: Venus, Ruzafa, Martínez Alejos and Gambo. Afterwrds, tasting of a GIANT SPANISH POTATO OMELETTE.
23:00 WONDERFUL NOCTURNAL MASCLETÁ (fireworks and bangers), at Av. Mediterráneo, by Pirotecnia Turís.
23:30 Performance of the magnificent ORQUESTA LA TRIBU, at Plaza SSMM Los Reyes de España, with free tasting of “AMSTEL BEER”.

WEDNESDAY 17TH NOVEMBER
11:00 BIG PLAYPARK at Plaza SS. MM los Reyes de España, followed by a CHILDREN´S MASCLETÁ.
11:00 FESTA DE LES FESTES. Parade around the town, of the different Fiestas Commitees, departing from Plaza Neptuno, Parque de Elche (Harbour) and Plaza de la Hispanidad to go to Plaza de SSMM Los Reyes de España.
17:30 FLOAT PARADE through the following streets: Parque de Elche, Almendros, Marte, Venus, Ruzafa, Martínez Alejos, Gambo and finishing at Plaza de la Hispanidad . Afterwards, MARVELLOUS FIREWORK DISPLAY at Poniente Beach (Harbour).

¡MERRY FIESTAS FOR EVERYONE!

Moors and Christians of Benidorm

From 29th of September to the 3rd of October
Guide of Acts

Saturday, 25th September:

19:00 h. Concentration at Plaza Neptuno, leaving towards Parque de l´Aigüera (Auditorium Oscar Esplà). ITINERARY (streets): Pl. Neptuno, Almendros, Paseo de la Carretera, Herrerías, Pl. SS.MM. los Reyes de España and Auditorium Oscar Esplà.

21:00 h. Auditorium Oscar Esplà:

• Presentation of the Moorish Queen and the Christian King,
• XVI Contest of Music Composition for Festivities “Villa de Benidorm”, played by “La Unión Musical de Benidorm”.
• Announcement of the Festivities.

Wednesday 29th September:

23:00 h. Entrance Parade with the following ITINERARY (streets): Paseo Colón (Harbour), Paseo de la Carretera, Martínez Alejos, Gambo, finishing at the Castle.

Thursday, 30th September: MOORISH INVASION

22:00 h. At Levante Beach (opposite to Valencia street), the Christians will set their camp and, the Moors, will do the same near Plaza del Torrejó, from where they will leave to go to the christian camp, where there will be a BATTLE between them.

Friday, 1st October:

10:30 h. REVEILLE. ITINERARY (streets): Plaza Neptuno, Almendros, Paseo de la Carretera, Martínez Alejos, and Gambo.

Around 11:30 h. DELIVERY OF THE CITY KEYS, by the Major of Benidorm, to the Christian King.

18:00 h. MOORS EMBASSY. The Moorish King will urge the Christian troops to leave the Castle, but the Christians will not accept, so the war will be declared with the ALARDO (boasting with pop guns), that will take place in the streets Gambo, Plaza de la Hispanidad, Dr. Pérez Llorca, Martínez Alejos and that will finish at Gambo street, with the taking of the Castle, by the Moorish King.

19:00 h. CHRISTIAN EMBASSY. Now, the Christians are the ones to ask the Moors, to leave the Castle. ITINERARY (streets): the same as before. Afterwards, the RECONQUEST of the Castle, by the Christian troops, will take place.

Saturday, 2nd October:

10:00 h. REVEILLE. Plaza Neptuno, Almendros, Paseo de la Carretera, Martínez Alejos, and Gambo street.

19:30 h. “ENTRADA”. SPECTACULAR PARADE OF MOORS AND CHRISTIANS. ITINERARY(streets): Tomás Ortuño, Venus, Ruzafa, Martínez Alejos, Gambo and Plaza de la Hispanidad.

Sunday, 3rd October:

12:00 h. PARLEY, between the Prince of Kairuán and the Governor of the Castle so, once it is finished, the Prince and its troops will leave.

Around 12:30 h, GREAT FLOWER OFFERING TO SAN JAIME. ITINERARY (streets): Plaza de la Hispanidad, Gambo, Martínez Alejos, Alameda and Mayor street.

13:00 h. Solemn Mass, at San Jaime Church, singed by the Choir “La Barqueta of Benidorm”.

19:30 h. PARADE OF FLOATS. ITINERARY (streets): Tomás Ortuño, Venus, Ruzafa, Martínez Alejos, Gambo and Plaza de la Hispanidad.

Afterwards there will be a MAGNIFICENT “NOCTURNAL MASCLETÀ” (bangers sound show and fireworks), in the junction of Avenue Mediterráneo and Plaza de la Hispanidad.

IMPORTANT: The hours before mentioned are departing hours and they can be changed by the Organization.

El Castell de l’Olla is flooding Altea with light

On Saturday at midnight Altea will become a Mediterranean cultural hub. Thousands of people will be coming together by the beach or on board a boat to enjoy El Castell de L’Olla, a fascinating musical pyrotechnical display.

A unique occasion to enjoy this small paradise on the Costa Blanca and lose yourself in the charming streets of its historic quarter, admire its eight kilometres of coastline with unique beaches and coves, or sample its delicious gastronomy based around the star ingredients of rice and fish.

With a tradition that stretches back 24 years, this spectacle that combines different art forms has been becoming increasingly more famous among residents and visitors to the Region of Valencia.
 
The incorporation of new elements such as dance has increased its aesthetic appeal, making the Playa del Castell de L’Olla beach an idyllic place where it is impossible not to be seduced by a perfect composition of music, dance and fireworks.

Source: comunitatvalenciana.com

Benidorn promotion in London

Benidorm has actively participated in the latest edition of  'A Taste of Spain 2010', held in Regent Street, London. Along with the brands of Valencia and Costa Blanca, Benidorm has been present in three different information points throughout this central London street, with a four square meters stand, from 12 to 19 hours. The stand has distributed promotional material as 'Leisure', 'Routes Sierra Helada', 'Hotels', and the tourist map of the city.

Beside each one of these promotional items were three giant paellas at 14, at 15:30 and at 17 hours. Each tent set up for the three paellas included Benidorm logo on the security fences.

Throughout the pre-event promotion several actions were made, which included mentions of Benidorm, as published in a special page on Spanish holiday destinations accused in the 'Daily Telegraph'.

Source: Grupo Prensa y Noticias

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