José María Manzanares takes on the greatest challenge of his career in Alicante by appearing for the first time before his home crowd with a full bullfight from the legendary Victorino Martín ranch. A feat? A landmark occasion? Call it what you will. The important thing is not to miss it.
A full Teatro Principal hosts Rubén Amón’s opening speech, a tribute to Luis Francisco Esplá that officially launches the 2026 Hogueras Fair
Artist Miquel Barceló takes centre stage in the 2026 Hogueras poster, paying tribute to Luis Francisco Esplá on the 50th anniversary of his alternativa.
Serious bullfight of Victorino Martín next June 24 in Alicante: Rafaelillo, Manuel Escribano and Borja Jiménez. These are the bulls
Luis Francisco Esplá stirs emotions and fills the Teatro Principal with a masterly bullfighting proclamation for Las Hogueras de San Juan 2024
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.
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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.
