Carnival season is about to come to an end, but not before plenty of other towns around the country join in the celebrations, and on the southern Costa Blanca, you have plenty of carnival events to choose from.

Of course, one other thing to keep in mind is that there may be restrictions to roads and parking in these areas, so if you plan to drive, set off a little bit earlier than usual, to allow plenty of time to arrive.

Thursday 16 February 2023

Elche. There will be lots of small Carnival celebrations celebrated in many different neighbourhoods in the city.

Friday 17 February 2023

Torrevieja Children’s Carnival, starting at 5:30 p.m. 

Orihuela Carnival parade starts at 6:00 p.m., with local academies taking part in the parade from calle Alfonso XIII to avenida Teodomiro, next to the Gabriel Miró roundabout.

San Pedro del Pinatar will have a gala at 9:30 p.m., including the presentation of the Carnival mask, on the esplanade at Lo Pagan.

Saturday 18 February 2023

San Pedro del Pinatar, starting at 11:00 a.m., with special focus on children, with the children’s parade starting at 1:00 p.m. in the Plaza de Constitucion, or the animal carnival that starts at 5:00 p.m. in the same place.

Los Montesinos, at 5:00 p.m. in the Plaza Sagrado Corazón, with dancing, fancy dress, and chocolate surprises.

San Pedro del Pinatar will also have an animal carnival that starts at 5:00 p.m. in the Plaza de Constitucion.

San Miguel de Salinas, at 5:30 p.m., in the Plaza de la Libertad, with a costume contest, children’s workshops, face painting, etc.

Torrevieja, the night parade starts at 6:00 p.m., one of the most popular parades of the season.

San Fulgencio, at the multi-purpose venue, from 10:00 p.m. Carnival celebrations with Situación Límite and DJ Varo. 

Sunday 19 February 2023

Pilar de la Horadada, from 11:00 a.m., a grand parade to the plaza de Iglesia, and a costume party with children’s entertainment and DJ session with Tardeo straight after in the square.

San Pedro del Pinatar, at Lo Pagan from 5:00 p.m., grand parade involving 2,000 performers.