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Celebrating the miraculous tears of Santa Marta

On May 9, 2022May 2, 2025 By Guy PelhamIn Fiestas in VillajoyosaLeave a comment

The Fiesta de las Lagrimas (the tears) de Santa Marta celebrates a miracle. But it wasn't the first miracle the saint performed for the town of Villajoyosa.

Moros y Cristianos: why Villajoyosa’s fiesta is unique in Spain

On August 12, 2018July 20, 2025 By Guy PelhamIn Fiestas in Villajoyosa2 Comments

The biggest party of the year in Villajoyosa on the Costa Blanca is the Moros y Cristianos fiesta. It's unique in Spain!

Easter in Villajoyosa

On January 6, 2018April 17, 2025 By Guy PelhamIn Fiestas in VillajoyosaLeave a comment

Semana Santa (Holy Week) is a seriously big event in Spain. During Easter in Villajoyosa, there are processions in the town every evening.

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