Hogueras de Alicante

A guide to Alicante's Bonfires of Saint John

Hogueras de Alicante is an informational website about Alicante's Hogueras de San Juan, also known in Valencian as Les Fogueres de Sant Joan. Active since 2000, the site brings together information about the festival and the city for residents and visitors following the events or planning a trip around the celebrations.

Festival coverage

The site covers the main events in the Hogueras program and publishes news for each edition. Topics include:

• Plantà: installation of the festival monuments, with schedules by category and street closures
• The Ninot Exhibition and selection of the pardoned ninot
• The flower offering to Our Lady of Remedy
• The daily mascletà fireworks display at Plaza de los Luceros
• The Band Parade and International Folk Parade
• The Bellea del Foc, or Festival Queen
• Cremà: burning of the monuments, followed by fireworks at Postiguet Beach

The website also publishes each year's festival program and news, including awards for the Special category monuments, the official poster, and the pardoned ninots.

Visitor information for Alicante

Along with festival coverage, the site offers information for exploring the city and surrounding area. Its featured places include Explanada de España, Santa Bárbara Castle, the Santa Cruz neighborhood, Tabarca Island, and Castell de Guadalest. It also covers beaches such as San Juan, Postiguet, and Mil Palmeras; other local celebrations including Carnival, Holy Week, Santa Faz, and Moors and Christians; TRAM schedules; and local lodging.

Contact and social media

The site has a contact form for information or advertising inquiries and can be reached at info@hogueras.com. It is also on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.