Christmas Day Beach Party in La Zenia

Christmas Day on the Costa Blanca can look very different from Christmas in Northern Europe.

Christmas Day Beach Party in La Zenia

Christmas Day on the Costa Blanca can look very different.

Instead of spending the whole day indoors, you can put on a Christmas hat, head to the beach and celebrate Christmas with the Mediterranean Sea in the background.

Every year, Cala Bosque in La Zenia becomes the setting for the Christmas Day Beach Party — a much-loved local tradition on Orihuela Costa.

Christmas on the Beach

The beach party takes place on 25 December, bringing together local residents, international families and visitors for an informal Christmas celebration by the sea.

There is no ticket or entrance fee. People come along with friends and family, often bringing their own food, drinks, chairs and tables and creating their own Christmas Day gathering on the beach. (lazenia.com)

Christmas hats, festive jumpers and costumes are very much part of the atmosphere.

Music, Food and the Mediterranean

Music adds to the party atmosphere, while the beach and nearby venues provide places to stop for something to eat or drink.

What makes the event special, though, is the setting.

Christmas Day with the Mediterranean Sea around you is a very different experience from the traditional winter Christmas many visitors know.

It is relaxed, international and very local.

A Christmas Tradition

The event has grown over the years into one of the best-known Christmas gatherings on Orihuela Costa.

People come from different countries and bring their own Christmas traditions with them, creating a big international gathering on the beach.

You don’t need to be staying in La Zenia to enjoy it. If you’re on Orihuela Costa over Christmas, it is simply a fun way to spend part of Christmas Day.

When Is the Beach Party?

The Christmas Day Beach Party takes place every year on 25 December at Cala Bosque, La Zenia Beach.

The exact arrangements, music and facilities can change from year to year, so check the latest local information before you go.

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