Fallas, that is. 19th March, every year, la crema and it's over. Right? Well, not quite...
We visited Alicante last week to see the annual Los Hogueres de San Juan fiesta and were confronted by...
You'd be forgiven for thinking...
Although, there were a few subtle differences from (the 'real') Fallas. Certainly the crowds were much smaller than we usually meet in Valencia city, but then we were in Alicante on the first day of the celebration. And the statues certainly didn't reach the heights of the larger ones in the capital.
But there were mascletas and bands and food and a crema... and more food.
So if you want to sample Las Fallas without the crowds and the cost, check out Los Hogueres de San Juan in Alicante next June. And keep your eyes open...
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| I imagine this would be useful for seeing round corners... |
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