Festivities, the day of Sant Bertomeu

Festivities, around 24 August, the day of Sant Bertomeu

Finestrat Parish Church, dating from the eighteenth century and dedicated to the patron of the town, Sant Bertomeu, vibrates during festivals in late August, also dedicated to Santíssim Remei Crist. These parties are held for over a hundred years around the August 24, the day that celebrates Saint Bertomeu. There are some parties where the devotion has managed to combine a splendidly with fun and joy of the moment, making it the perfect place Finestrat for the enjoyment and the coexistence of its inhabitants with their visitors. During these days, certainly the most relevant to Finestrat, combines devotion with fun masterfully to the delight of locals and tourists. They are street parties, open to the public, and a multitude of events such as costume parades, concerts, food tasting, children's activities, flower offerings, religious ceremonies and lots of powder, clear tradition of our region, this holiday marking Mediterranean character.