Give yourselves something to look forward and join us for a fantastic evening at the Moors and Christians Parade in Santa Pola and for a wonderful day out to try your hand at a Potters Wheel and discover a Natural Park.

A not to be missed evening out with time for a meal at the marina, a stroll along the beach front promenade, an explore of the town and of course a sample of the famous Luis Baldo ice-cream before the entertainment begins. Both the Moors and Christians parade during the evening, so you can enjoy the fabulous costumes of both; the outrageous flamboyancy and imaginative Moors and the strak conservativeness of the Christians. There are seats which can be rented along the route and everything is close by in this compact coastal town.

A unique opportunity to return to the class room and not only make your own clay bowl but also to try your hand at the potters wheel! Arriving in time for a coffee and a stroll we then head to the very interesting pottery museum where we learn all about this traditional craft. The workshop is situated inside the museum and you can even take away your masterpieces! Having worked up an appetite we arrive at the beautiful Italian restaurant in Elche for a delicious menu del dia with half a bottle of wine. We top off the day with a stop at the Hondo Natural Park, where you can either admire the view or take a short, flat, easy circular walk along the wooden platforms through the reeds beds, for a close encounter with this wetland area and it’s wildlife.

 

The EuroTourGuide Calendar of Events has something for everyone this weekend.....

 

In the Costa Blanca South, the town of Torrevieja will be honouring San Emigdo with a Procession, Traca and Fireworks on Sunday evening. The San Justo Fiesta will finish in Quesada with a Summer Carnival on Saturday night and a Magic Show, Dance Performance and Firework Display on Sunday. La Marina Urbanisation will be enjoying 2 evenings of Live Music on Saturday and Sunday, whilst Formentera del Segura begin their month long Fiesta with a Motorbike Exhibition on Sunday morning. Inland Pinoso is honouring the Mare de Deu del Remei with a Giant Paella on Friday and Carnival Parade on Saturday. The 27th edition of the National Cattle Market along with a great selection of Equestrian events will take place in Dolores from Friday to Monday. Lastly Elche CF will play their Festival Trophy Match on Sunday evening against Parma from Italy (Book your Coach Travel and Match Tickets for 36.50€)

In the Costa Blanca North, Sant Llorenc Fiesta starts in Busot with a Concert by the Union Musical on Friday and a Water Fight and Paella on Saturday. It is the middle weekend of the Fiesta in Calpe, where there is Mascletas, Flower Offering, Solemn Procession and a Grand Firework Display to enjoy. The Fiestas finish in Gata de Gorges with a Giant Tortilla and Beer on Saturday and the Solemn Procession and Firework display on Sunday.

In the Costa Calida, Mil Palmeras will be having Concerts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the Fiesta will finish on Sunday when the Virgen de la Alegria arrives by boat and there is a midnight Firework display on the beach. The Summer Carnival can be enjoyed in Santiago de la Ribera (Last few places for Coach Travel 15.50€) and the world famous Cante de las Minas Flamenco Competition starts in La Union.