In the 1950s, Alicante experienced the greatest bullfighting competition in its history. Its protagonists were not later great figures, but they can boast of having filled their bullring to the roof on numerous occasions. This is the story of El Tino and Pacorro, the rivalry that divided the city in two.
San Juan arrives and with his festivity also comes the summer, the leisure time par excellence, the most awaited by many, and also in which more bulls are celebrated. Alicante welcomes it in a big way with its Hogueras, the most bullfighting of the season, which every June surpass in interest and attractions
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Alicante boasts of having several bullfighting dynasties that consolidate and fertilize the importance of bullfighting in this province. Today we will meet the Esplás, the longest-lived of all those that exist in this land, and one of the longest-lived in this art. Up to five members make it up. Do you want to meet them? Join us.
In bullfighting, it is customary to pass on the love of bullfighting from father to son. So is the vocation. In Alicante, there are several sagas of bullfighters, but none as successful as that of the Manzanares. A patriarch, two bullfighting figures and a rejoneador make it up. This is their story
Servitoro’s objective for more than 10 years has been to promote bullfighting culture in Alicante. Those who want to travel to this incredible city not only to get to know it, but also to live a bullfighting experience that will leave you speechless.
Going to a bullfight in Alicante will be a memorable moment that you will want to remember forever.
Reappearance of the bullfighter José Tomás in 2022. A Fair that will be marked in the history of the Plaza de Toros de Alicante.
So you are coming to Alicante in Hogueras? You are in the right place! We are going to tell you everything to make you fall in love with the Hogueras 2024.
The city brings together good food, the beach, the best nightlife and, best of all, its magical Bonfire Fair.
