The New Year's Eve celebration is one of the highlights during the days of Christmas In Xàbia. For some years now, in the historic center of Xàbia, the celebration of the New Year's Eve chimes has been brought forward to midday to create a more family-friendly festive atmosphere.
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New Year's Eve party in Xàbia
Xàbia welcomes the new year twice. The midday chimes celebration brings together a large number of attendees of all ages every year. The music And the fun starts at 12:00 with the ringing of the 12 bells.
This event, organized by the Merchants Association, is characterized because instead of 12 grapes, 12 segments of tangerines are taken.
And given the hugs, kisses, and wishes for a good start to the new year, although in advance, the fun day begins for the little ones with different activities.
At night, and now, before the year ends, dozens of people come with their grapes and a bottle of cava or cider, from 23:30 p.m. onwards, to the vicinity of the Plaza de la Iglesia to celebrate the chimes.
Opening hours
As we have indicated, Xàbia celebrates the end of the year twice. The children's bell ringing will be at 12:00 p.m., which is accompanied by music and recreational activities, although from 11:30 a.m. people are approaching the square. At night, and at the end of the year, people gather before midnight in the Plaza to experience, first-hand, the 00 chimes.
Location
The festival is celebrated, as is tradition, in the Plaza de la Church of St. Bartholomew.
Price
The celebration and entry to the plaza for both events is completely free.
Photos
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Celebration of the 2022 chimes in Xàbia (1)
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Celebration of the 2022 chimes in Xàbia (2)
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Bells in Historic Xàbia
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Xàbia advances the bells
Will there be fireworks like every year?