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Armistice Day in Spain: Do the Spanish wear poppies and celebrate Remembrance Day?Many British expats in Spain observe Remembrance Day, but don’t be surprised if you get some funny looks from Spaniards for wearing a poppy November 11 is Remembrance Day or Armistice Day for countries like the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia..

Alicante's multi-lingual Tourist Bus returns for 2025Explore Alicante City for just €10 for adults and €5 for children The popular Alicante Tourist Bus is back for the 2025 season, offering an even better experience for those eager to explore the city’s stunning sights and rich history.. 20/03/2025

Celebrate Christmas Day in La Zenia with the biggest beach party in EuropeThousands of people flock to the Orihuela Costa’s Cala Bosque each year for a Christmas Day with a real difference Are you tired of the same old Christmas celebrations? Looking for a unique and exciting way to spend the holiday season? Look.. 19/12/2024

November 6 to December 28 The Fakes of Totana, an exhibition in JumillaThe fake archaeological relics created by two enterpirising fraudsters in Totana are now viewed as works of art Unfortunately (in the eyes of most people), the history of fake archaeological relics dates back almost as far as the history of archaeology itself..

November 9 to 30, Cehegín en su punto, gastronomy and hiking in the north-west of Murcia!Show cooking, country hikes and plenty of good company as you taste the autumn in Cehegín This autumn the Town Hall and the local Trade and Hospitality association of Cehegín in the north-west of Murcia is organizing a series of events which..

November 21 Free guided tour of the historic coats of arms in Caravaca de la CruzThe “Caravaca heráldica” tour includes many of the oldest noble houses in the centre of Caravaca For many centuries now the city of Caravaca de la Cruz has been the unofficial capital of the north-west of the Region of Murcia, dating back..

November 22 Torrevieja lights up 70 streets for the Patron Saint Festivities and Christmas 2025From giant snowmen to glowing trees, a dazzling display of festive lights is set to transform Torrevieja’s streets and squares Torrevieja will shine brighter than ever this holiday season. The extraordinary decorative lighting for the 2025 Patron..

November 22 Hiking, archaeology and lunch in the Caravaca village of La EncarnaciónAn archaeological walk is followed by the chance to enjoy a “gourmet rucksack” in good company A series of three Saturday events under the name of “Alforjas de Historia y Sabor” (knapsacks of history and flavour) are being held..

November 23 Free guided tour of 16th century architecture in YeclaDiscover the historical heritage of Yecla at the Town Hall and the church of El Hospitalico The town of Yecla in northern Murcia has a long and fascinating history dating right back to prehistoric times, and this guided visit in the centre of town focuses..

November 23 Guided tour of the heraldic decorations on buildings in the centre of JumillaLearn about the history of Jumilla through the stories of the families who governed the town in the past There are many ways to enjoy the old town centre of Jumilla – sightseeing, lunch in one of the local restaurants and tasting the acclaimed local..

Until December 18 Christmas Thursday market in the heart of Orihuela CostaThe Trinity Bar Cabo Roig is hosting four festive Thursdays of handmade gifts and holiday cheer The Trinity Bar in Cabo Roig is once again throwing open its doors to local crafters for a series of free Christmas markets running every Thursday until mid..

November 28 to 30 Over 1,000 cars looking for an owner at the annual motor show at IFEPA!The 40th Salón de la Automoción e Industrias Afines at the IFEPA venue in Torre Pacheco The 40th annual motor industry fair at the IFEPA exhibition centre in Torre Pacheco takes place between 28th and 30th November 2025, when the venue will temporarily..

November 28 and 29 Jack and the Beanstalk dual language panto in San Pedro del PinatarThe ADAPT Theatre Group perform their annual panto at the Teatro Geli Albaladejo in San Pedro Following sell-out shows in each of the last three years the annual dual-language panto staged by the ADAPT Theatre Group in San Pedro del Pinatar is moving to a..

November 29 Free guided tour of the old hydroplane air base in Los AlcázaresA key establishment in the aviation history of Spain and the history of Los Alcázares! The skies over Los Alcázares may be quiet these days, particularly since the closure to passenger flights of the nearby airport in San Javier, but 100 years..

November 30 Free guided walk along the Chicharra greenway in YeclaThe visit follows the track bed of the old railway line which linked Yecla with Cieza and Alicante The Vía Verde del Chicharra is a greenway which has been created, like many others, by making use of an old disused railway trackbed, this one running..

November 30 L'Alfàs celebrates Romania National DayL'Alfàs del Pi has planned a huge multicultural festival on the last Sunday of the month The municipal tent in l'Alfàs del Pi will be transformed to host the celebration of Romania's National Day on Sunday November 30, from 11am..

November 30 Free classical guitar concert in YeclaGuitarist Fernando Espí at the municipal auditorium in Yecla The International Chamber Music Festival in Yecla (“Festival Internacional de Música de Cámara de Yecla”, or FIMYECLA), offers a series of free high-quality small..

November 30 Free concert by Albardín in BarrandaThe musical tradition of Murcia with influences from elsewhere in Europe at the Ethnic Music Museum in Barranda The 2025 “Conciertos Sentidos” series of free musical events at the Museum of Ethnic Music in the Caravaca village of Barranda comes..

Craft market every Thursday in La Florida, Orihuela CostaLooking for a unique and fun shopping experience? Look no further than the La Florida Thursday market The Orihuela Costa has no shortage of exciting and colourful street markets, packed full of the freshest fruit and veg and stalls of unique gifts.. 29/01/2024

December 7 Guided visit to one of the most important days of the annual fiestas of YeclaThe Patron Saint’s Fiestas in Yecla are always held during the second week of December The patron saint’s fiestas in Yecla, which take place every year starting on 5th December, are the continuation of a tradition which began almost 400 years ago..