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Hondon De Las Nieves Tour (YouTube Video)
Posted by admin in Hondon Leisure, Hondon Tourism on 29/10/2011
… a typical Saturday morning (market day) in Hondón de las Nieves….
Fiesta Time !! – Program for Hondon De Las Nieves
Posted by admin in Hondon Dining, Hondon Leisure, Hondon Tourism on 25/07/2011
Enjoy the Fiestas! Hondón de las Nieves Fiestas! Our Fiestas!
Below please find the Fiestas Programme for Hondón de las Nieves (1st – 7th August) and other events, such as the Medieval Market and Fayre (13th & 14th August).
Official printed programmes for the Fiesta are also available from the TOWN HALL now.
Programme for the Fiestas in honour of the Patron of
HONDON DE LAS NIEVES – 2011/2012
WEDNESDAY 3 AUGUST
09.00 Ringing of the bells.
09.30 Pasacalles (walk around) with “Dolçaina i el Tabalet” group.
13.00 Nos vamos de Tapeo (Let’s go and have some tapas). * Bar Trencaclosques.
19.00 Floral Offering to Our Lady, Virgen de las Nieves.
It will start at the Municipal Library with Les Fondoneres, Authorities, Fiestas Committee and people in general, wearing traditional regional customes and will proceed towards the Parish Church, accompanied by our Musical Band.
20.00 Solemn Mass, singing by the Rondalla Municipal and attended by les Fondoneres and Authorities.
21.00 Regional Dancing by the dancing group of Hondón de las Nieves accompanied by the Rondalla Municipal, Plaza de la Villa.
24.00 Musical Show: KARINA. Sponsored by Excma. Diputación Provincial.
24.00 Barraca Popular (party in the school ground).
THURSDAY 4 AUGUST
09.00 Ringing of the Bells.
09.30 Cycling Ride, from the Plaza de la Villa (Main Square) to La Canalosa, where all participants will be invited to a “almuerzo” (midmorning snack). There will be a draw of two bicycles.
13.00 “Nos vamos de Tapeo” (Let’s go and have some tapas). * Restaurante La Font.
19.00 Walk around the decorated streets of our village with Les Fondoneres, the Fiestas Committee and the Charanga (music group), paying tribute to the senior citizens.
23.30 Serenade to Our Lady, Virgen de las Nieves by the CAM choir groups “Magdala” in the Plaza de la Villa. Sponsored by the CAM Social Work programme.
24.00 Barraca Popular (party in the school ground), “pincha discos” (d.j’s) of our municipality will provide the music.
FRIDAY 5 AUGUST:
MAIN DAY OF OUR FIESTAS, DEDICATED TO OUR PATRON LADY, LA VIRGEN DE LAS NIEVES.
09.00 Ringing of the Bells.
10.00 Pasacalles (Walk around) with the music band of our village,Unión Musical.
12.00 HIGH MASS with the local choirs, La Rondalla & Coro Municipal, attended by Les Fondoneres, Authorities, Guests, Fiestas Committee and people in general.
13.00 “Nos vamos de Tapeo” (Let’s go and have some tapas). *Pub “Las Rocas”.
21.00 Solemn Procession of Our Patron Lady, Virgen de las Nieves. Accompanied by Les Fondoneres, Authorities, Fiestas Committee and people in general, as well as our music band, Unión Musical and the band from Aspe, “Ateneo Musical Maestro Gilabert”.
24.00 Verbena (musical evening) in the Plaza de la Villa with “La Creme” music group.
24.00 Barraca Popular (party in the school ground).
SATURDAY 6 AUGUST
11.00 A 13.00 “Water games” in the under cover court of the
Polideportivo Municipal (sports centre).
13.00 “Nos vamos de Tapeo” (Let’s go and have some tapas). * Bar Central.
18:00 Game of “Pelota Valenciana” C/ Ramón Cremades
23.00 Theatre: “Dos tontas en apuros” by the group Kimana Producciones, Plaza de la Villa. Sponsored by Excma. Diputación Provincial.
During the week of the Fiestas, there will be a tournament of “tanganilla”. Those interested please see Francisco Alpera Tenza
SUNDAY 7 AUGUST
11.00 VII “Paella d’arròç i conill amb caragols” Competition. (Paella of rice with rabbit and snails)
There will be two categories for the competition:
- Youngsters up to 25 yrs old.
- from 26 yrs old onwards, no age limit.
This competition will take place in the street where the schools are. The Fiestas
Committee will provide firewood, chairs, tables and drinks. Organized by the
Asociación de Amas de Casa and sponsored by the Fiestas Committee.
21.30 Music Band Concert, Plaza de la Villa. Unión Musical de Hondón de las Nieves.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
WEDNESDAY 10 AUGUST
22.00 h. Night Walk to the Los Evangelistas spot (La Vella) Organized by the Centro Excursionista. Departure from Plaza de la Villa
THURSDAY 11 AUGUST
19.00 XXII Descent from Hondón – Aspe. Departure from Mayor street.
FRIDAY 12 AUGUST
20.30 Talk on Astronomy
23.00 Moon Party . Organized by CIDAM in the terrace of Aula de Cultura.
SATURDAY 13 AUGUST
18.30 Opening of the “Medieval Market – Medieval Fayre” in the plaza San Juan and nearby streets.
21.00 After the Novena finishes, Singing to Our Lady.
24.00 Mariachis in the Plaza de la Villa. Sponsored by Herman y Marijke (to celebrate their X anniversary as hondoneros)
SUNDAY 14 AUGUST
18.30 Medieval Market. Closing at 01:00 am approximately.
01:00 Correfocs (running with fire). As per usual itinerary.
SATURDAY 20 AUGUST
19.00 IX Urban Running Race “Fondó de les Neus”. Departure and registration Calle Nueva.
THE FIESTAS COMMITTEE 2011/2012 WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION AND HOPE YOU ALL ENJOY OUR PATRON’S FIESTAS.
Spring at Veintiocho Restaurante
Posted by admin in Hondon Dining, Hondon Leisure, Hondon News on 07/04/2011
The popular restaurante “Veintiocho 28″ in Hondón de los Frailes has just announced it’s Spring menus…
Call them for more details 626 676 891.
Spring changes at Veintiocho include:
Sunday Morning Specials: Each Sunday through April / May 10.30 > 11.30 you can get a Bacon Roll or Sausage Roll for only €2.50.
New Menus: We are changing both our snack and Al a Carte menus from April… come check them out!
BBQ Nights: From May 9th we will be offering our popular BBQ every Monday 6.30 til 9.30pm
Afternoon Teas: new for this year… the first Wednesday each month why not come and join us for afternoon tea. This includes: Pot of teas, a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches (inc’ smoked salmon), homemade cakes, a scone with fresh cream and preserve. Only €8 Euros… we recommend booking.
Father’s Day 19th June: Book your table early… this is always popular lunch and dinner!
Special Occasions: And don;t forget if you have a celebration we can cater for your party (formal or buffet style).
Fiesta Time: Hondon Dance School
Posted by admin in Hondon Leisure, Hondon Tourism on 23/11/2010
Tourist Wine Route for Hondon Valley Region
Posted by admin in Costa Blanca News, Hondon Tourism on 18/11/2010
The Agency for Economic and Social Development Petrer (ADESPA) has welcomed this morning the first general meeting of the Wine Route Alicante.
As explained by the Councillor and representative for Petrer Villaplana Pepa, “the meeting was very important because once set up the Wine Route Alicante have added a total of 71 wineries, restaurants, lodging and foodservice companies and private partners tourist route. ”
The Wine Route of Alicante includes the municipalities of Petrer, Novelda, Monóvar, Salinas, Alfaz del Pi, L’Algueña, Hondon de los Frailes, Pinoso, Villena and the Commonwealth of the Vall de Pop, as well as private partners found in each of these locations. The route will be promoted through the Tourist Board of the Costa Blanca and Alicante.
The Assembly will publish a new web site to promote and inform about the wine route and the 71 private partners taking part. The publication of brochures and maps will also be commissioned in 2011 for “positioning of the various products and the promotion of the Wine Route Alicante. ”
Look out for the brochure and support the area !
(I hope the Bodega Cerda is on the map ?!?!)
Hondon de los Frailes Patron of the Virgen de la Salud
Posted by admin in Hondon Leisure, Hondon News on 07/09/2010
Ok you just missed the amazing summer fiestas in Hondón de los Frailes in celebration for it’s patron “The Virgin of Health”.
This includes the Floral Offering, Mass Procession in honor of the Virgin, Wet (water & foam) Party, Street lights and music, bands and local food plus this year the Grand Parade of Chariots on Saturday 28 August. This annual event is usually at teh end of August… and just about EVERYONE turns up !!
It truly is a credit to such a small village that makes this local community quite special from 26 to August 30, 2010 | More info: City of Hondon de los Frailes | Paper Blog
A Happy Hondón New Year
Posted by admin in Hondon Tourism on 03/01/2010
We wish you all a happy and properous new year for 2010… let it be peaceful !
Here’s a bit about the Spanish New Year…. (ref: WikiPedia)
Spanish New Year’s Eve (Nochevieja or Fin de Año in Spanish) celebrations usually begin with a family dinner, traditionally including shrimp and lamb or capon.
Spanish tradition says that wearing new, red underwear on New Year’s Eve brings good luck. The actual countdown is primarily followed from the clock on top of the Casa de Correos building in Puerta del Sol square in Madrid.
It is traditional to eat twelve grapes, one on each chime of the clock. This tradition has its origins in 1909, when grape growers in Alicante thought of it as a way to cut down on the large production surplus they had had that year. Nowadays, the tradition is followed by almost every Spaniard, and the twelve grapes have become synonymous with the New Year. After the clock has finished striking twelve, people greet each other and toast with sparkling wine such as cava or champagne, or alternatively with cider.
After the family dinner and the grapes, many young people attend New Year parties at pubs, discothèques and similar places (these parties are called cotillones de nochevieja, after the Spanish word cotillón, which refers to party supplies like confetti, party blowers, party hats, etc.).
Parties usually last until the next morning and range from small, personal celebrations at local bars to huge parties with guests numbering the thousands at hotel convention rooms. Early next morning, party attendees usually gather to have the traditional winter breakfast of chocolate con churros (hot chocolate and fried pastry).
Oops! Could have been worse in Frailes !
Posted by admin in Hondon News on 14/11/2009
Hondon de los Frailes is the neighbouring village to Nieves… about 5 minutes drive, was the scene of an unusual accident recently involving a fuel tanker collapsing THROUGH a road / buried sceptic tank.
Thankfully no-one was hurt and a lot of people were scratching their heads !!!
As seen on “La Verdad TV”:
“Propane gas leak from a truck in Hondon de los Frailes. The tanker discharging the fluid in the area of a restaurant. The propane leak has been declared of type 3, (quite serious) under the Special Dangerous Goods of the Generalitat Act.”
Grapes and more Grapes !!
Posted by admin in Hondon News, Hondon Tourism on 31/10/2009
The Hondón Valley is to have a bumper grape harvest in 2009 despite the reported activities of high numbers of wild rabbits !! Harvest time does seem to vary a lot across the valley and Costa Blanca. Near Nieves it seems to be anywhere between September and New Year. The late grapes are used for the New Year Celebrations with ’12 grapes and champagne’.
The grape harvest creates about 10,000 temporary jobs across the Costa Blanca and local growers have had a good year, despite a new “plague” of wild rabbits which have threatened the harvest in some areas.
In the main they grow table grapes in the areas of Novelda, Aspe, Hondón de los Frailes, Hondón de las Nieves, La Romana, Monforte del Cid and Agost. (most wine grapes are grown further north in the Jumilla area).
You will see millions & millions of grapes wrapped in paper bags to protect the grapes until they are picked from September onwards.
Last year production in the Hondón region was more than 40,000 tons.
SO EAT MORE GRAPES !!