Benidorm has cancelled its November fiestas in 2020. Instead of the usual parades, floats and entertainment – including the annual Fancy Dress Party – just two religious mass ceremonies will be celebrated. The ceremonies will be held on 8th and 9th of November in honour of Benidorm’s patron, the Virgin of the Shipwreck. READ MORE: ...

There are patron saints of countries and industries – and even saints of earaches, comedians and unnattractive people, my mum told me.​​​​​​ So it’s no surprise Benidorm has a patron saint. ​ The November Fiestas are in honour of Benidorm’s patron, traditionally called the Virgin of the Shipwreck. Most British people know this as the ...