The origins of Benidorm date back to the fourteenth century; it was a small town of fishermen and soldiers who protected the area from pirate attacks.
The fishing tradition has been maintained over the centuries alongside the agricultural traditions of the area. In the second half of the 20th century is when Benidorm became a key place for sun and beach tourism. Little by little Benidorm kept growing until it became the best Spanish and European tourist location of the 60s.
Different traditional festivities are celebrated throughout Benidorm throughout the year, such as:
- Fallas
A very traditional festival in March of the whole Valencian zone. During this party, people wear traditional fallero suits and take part in different activities. Ninots (sculptures) will be evaluated by a jury and are planted; one of them will be pardoned while the rest will be burned.
- Moors and Christians
The origin of this festival commemorates the reconquest of the territories occupied by the Moors, during the dates of these parties, different parades are held in which the participants are dressed depending on whether they belong to the Moor or the Christian side. They end with the capture of the castle by Christians and the delivery of keys to the city.
- San Juan
The famous night of San Juan takes place on the night of June 23rd to 24th, this party is celebrated on the beach, where groups of friends meet to light fires and jump over them. Tradition says that at 12 at night in pursuit of luck you have to bathe and jump the waves.
