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From 14 to 22 November, Ondara is celebrating its time-honoured Fira de Fires. A new addition this year is a food fair featuring specialities from the Marina Alta. There will also be a medieval market, crafts, music, classic cars and a packed programme of family activities. Coques from Orba, honey from l’Atzúbia, olive oil from Gata de Gorgos and wine from the Marina Alta: in mid-November, Ondara will be serving up the very best the region has to offer. The Fira de Fires, whose history dates back to 1690, is focusing on the culinary specialities of the Marina Alta for the first time this year. The new gastronomy fair „La Marina amb bon gust“, taking place on 14 and 15 November, is the most significant new addition. At the same time, Ondara is moving away from the previous three-week fair format. The events will now be concentrated over two weekends – each with a different theme.
On the first weekend, the historic El Prado market building is transformed into a culinary journey of discovery through the region. Small-scale producers, wineries and traditional businesses from Ondara, Dénia, Teulada, Xàbia, Pedreguer and the surrounding countryside present their specialities. But it’s not just about tasting and shopping. Visitors can watch traditional coques being made, learn how to weave with palm leaves or sample regional wines and vermouth. A wine tasting paired with vegan cheeses is also on the programme. Music is part of the experience too: on Saturday, Marea Mediterrània will be playing at the Tardeo On Calle General Bosch, Batisjaus will be providing the musical entertainment on Sunday.
On 21 and 22 November, Ondara will take on a whole new look. A medieval market featuring crafts and entertainment will be set up around Avenida General Bosch and Calle Vicent Andrés Estellés.
At the Prado, local traders and businesses will be showcasing their wares at the 39th Fira de Mostres i Compres. The traditional livestock fair will take place in Plaça de Bous. On Sunday 22 November, Avenida Doctor Fleming will be taken over by classic vehicles: from 10 am to 2 pm, vintage cars, motorbikes and lorries will be on display. This year’s exhibition has been expanded and will feature music and food.
There’s plenty on for families too: on 15 November, there’ll be a dog show and the „Els Colors d’Ondara“ speed drawing competition. Between 12 noon and 1 pm, children can go for a ride in traditional horse-drawn carriages at the Font de la Carxofa. The amusement park on Calle Nacions Sense Estat will be open from 14 to 25 November. Reduced prices apply on Wednesdays, 18 and 25 November.
A family-friendly feature is the ‘low-stimulation’ sessions on 14 and 21 November: on both days, from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm, the rides will not play loud music or produce loud noises. This initiative is aimed particularly at people with sensory hypersensitivity.
Fira de Fires Ondara 2026: All the key dates
The new format makes the decision easy: the first weekend is dedicated to regional specialities, whilst the second is devoted to the traditional fair. Anyone wishing to experience both will have two good reasons to visit Ondara in November. The council has published the full programme, including venues, times and parking facilities, at:
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