Fiestas are held regularly and are important to all Spanish people and their towns and villages. They celebrate historical, political and religious events, encouraging an ongoing sense of family, community and tradition which epitomises the Spanish way of life. At Hamiltons Real Estate, our knowledgeable team can help you search for and choose your perfect apartment for sale in Calpe so that you too can enjoy these celebrations with your new neighbours and make lifelong friends.
If you are considering buying a home on the Costa Blanca, experiencing Calpe's traditional fiestas is one of the best ways to understand the local lifestyle. They take place throughout the year and are enjoyed by residents and visitors of all nationalities.
Each town and village has its own diary of events throughout the year, and Calpe is no different, starting the year with the Procession of the Three Kings on 5th January. This festival takes place in towns across Spain every year. In Calpe, the Three Kings – Los Reyes Magos Baltasar, Gaspar and Melchior – arrive on a fishing boat bearing gifts for the local children.
This is one of the highlights of the Christmas celebrations, honouring the visit of the Three Wise Men to the baby Jesus, and involves the giving of gifts, general celebrations and a colourful parade. The festivities are enjoyed by all nationalities who buy a luxury villa in Calpe.
February sees Carnival arrive, bringing fancy dress, games for the children, dancing through the streets of the Old Town and an annual celebration enjoyed by both families and friends.
Spring arrives early in Spain and, when you have found a family villa for sale in Calpe, your children will soon start to enjoy the benefits of their new home.
The Feast of St Joseph takes place in March and is traditionally celebrated on 19th March, which is also Father's Day in Spain. Las Fallas, with their intricate papier-mâché monuments, are celebrated throughout the Valencian Community, including nearby Dénia, before being ceremonially burned on the eve of St Joseph.
Easter follows and is one of the most important celebrations in Spain's religious calendar, commemorating the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ. The festival begins on Palm Sunday, when you will see people carrying palm leaves home after morning Mass and displaying them outside their houses afterwards. The community warmly welcomes those who buy a house in Calpe to watch or join many of the local processions.
The Easter celebrations conclude on Easter Monday. The dates vary each year, falling between late March and April. Holy Week is filled with church services, blessings, processions, prayer and reflection before culminating in the celebration of the Resurrection.
Finally, as spring draws to a close, Calpe also hosts its mid-year Moors and Christians celebrations with sporting competitions and community presentations.
The Night of St John – Noche de San Juan – on 23rd June is celebrated with beach parties, families and friends enjoying the festivities, fireworks and traditional midnight bonfires.
July and August celebrations include the Virgen de las Nieves, with flower offerings, Holy Mass, processions, open-air dances, firework displays and colourful parades with floats and costumes. Traditional bull-related events also form part of some celebrations, reflecting long-standing local customs.
Finding a property to buy in Calpe will allow you to join in with all that summer in Spain has to offer.
In September, Calpe celebrates its Andalusian cousins and the Virgen del Rocío with Flamenco dancing performed by a local Andalusian dance school, traditional songs, processions of pilgrims, carriages and horses travelling from the Casa de Andalucía to La Vallesa Park, where there are refreshments, Flamenco performances, live music and dancing into the night. It is a wonderful festival that gives you a glimpse of traditions from further south in Spain and a great celebration to be enjoyed by anyone who chooses to buy a villa for sale in Calpe.
Soon afterwards, another holy celebration honours Our Lady of Mercy (Virgen de la Merced). Many people attend Holy Mass before enjoying processions, music, dancing and the traditional festival tent, where food and drinks are available at reasonable prices.
As autumn begins in October, Calpe is busy celebrating Valencian Community Day, Hispanic Day and then its spectacular Moors and Christians historical festival.
The story of the invasion of the Moors and the reclamation of Spain by the Christians is celebrated at different times of the year throughout the country. Each town has its own dates to commemorate this important part of Spanish history which, particularly in this region, still shows many influences from the Moorish occupation. Those who choose to buy a property in Calpe may wish to make these celebrations a regular part of their new lifestyle.
A week of festivities and parades leads to the first battle, with the Moors landing on the beach to conquer the town. Hundreds of years later, the Christians reclaimed Spain, and this is celebrated with another spectacular re-enactment on the beach the following evening. Locals, including many expatriates, belong to the groups who organise these historical re-enactments, wearing magnificent costumes representing both sides while parading through the streets accompanied by local bands.
Spain has become increasingly international, with so many nationalities choosing to make their home here and find properties for sale in Calpe. As a result, Oktoberfest has become a firm fixture in the local calendar and follows Calpe's Moors and Christians fiesta, leading us pleasantly towards winter.
Towns are decorated with Christmas sparkle and cheer in the lead-up to 25th December but, for many Spanish families, the main celebrations continue after New Year with the Three Kings Festival and the family celebration of the Epiphany on 6th January. Families who buy a home in Calpe may well have children expecting gifts from both Father Christmas and the Three Kings!
When you find a home in Calpe and choose to make the move to Spain, be sure to enjoy the traditions and become involved in the local way of life. If you have pets, it is worth keeping them indoors during the larger festivals because the Spanish love loud celebrations. You can expect early morning fireworks, daytime firecrackers and spectacular firework displays at night.
Our team at Hamiltons Real Estate in Calpe look forward to helping you find your dream home and begin enjoying this vibrant town with its wonderful traditions, welcoming community and year-round fiestas.
The main celebrations take place throughout the year, with the Three Kings Festival in January, Holy Week at Easter, the Virgen de las Nieves festivities in August and the Moors and Christians Festival in October being among the largest.
Yes. The vast majority of events are open to the public, and both residents and visitors are welcome to enjoy the parades, concerts, cultural activities and religious processions.
Absolutely. Many fiestas include children's entertainment, music, parades, food, activities and community events that can be enjoyed by all ages.
During the larger celebrations there may be temporary road closures, fireworks and increased visitor numbers, all of which add to the lively atmosphere throughout the town.
Fiestas preserve local history, religious traditions and community spirit while bringing together residents and visitors to celebrate the culture that makes Calpe such a special place to live.
Property prices in Calpe vary depending on the location, size and views. Apartments generally start from around €180,000, while villas typically begin at around €350,000. Luxury sea-view properties can exceed €1 million.
Calpe is conveniently located between two international airports. Alicante-Elche Airport is approximately a 1-hour drive away, while Valencia Airport can be reached in around 1 hour 20 minutes, making the town easily accessible throughout the year.
Client information updated by the Hamiltons Real Estate team - July 2026.
