Festivals in Benicarló

Local festivals of Benicarló

The patron saint festivities honour Sant Bartomeu, on 24 August, to Saints Abdón and Senén and Santa Maria de la Mar. Its traditions include the proclamation, the queen and the Court of Honour, giants and big heads, correfocs, concerts, habaneras, seafood gastronomy, children's events, bous, battle of flowers and fireworks castle. The Sant Bartomeu square, the historic centre, the port esplanade, the Peñas Campus and the cultural and sports spaces distribute the activity.

The patronal festivities take place over several days in the second half of August around Sant Bartomeu on 24 August. The queen, dulcinea, ladies and children's representatives form the Court of Honour, alongside sports clubs, brotherhoods, cultural groups and festival clubs that contribute participants and events.