Alicante Provincial Council Welcomes Belleses del Foc 2026

The institutional event strengthens the provincial institution's bond with the Fogueres de Sant Joan, a festival of International Tourist Interest.

Facade of a provincial palace with balconies and iron railings, bathed in the afternoon sunlight.
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Facade of a provincial palace with balconies and iron railings, bathed in the afternoon sunlight.

The Alicante Provincial Council has welcomed the Belleses del Foc d’Alacant 2026, María Pastor and Leire Arellano, along with their Ladies of Honor, in an event highlighting institutional support for the Fogueres de Sant Joan.

The reception, held at the Provincial Palace, was attended by the president of the Alicante Provincial Council and the president of the Federació de les Fogueres de Sant Joan, David Olivares. This meeting marks the beginning of the festive cycle of the Fogueres de Sant Joan, a celebration declared of International Tourist Interest and fundamental to Alicante's cultural identity.

"Congratulations to the young women for their election as the highest representatives of Alicante's festivities, and they have been given a gift so they can keep a special memory of their time at the Provincial Council."

the president of the Alicante Provincial Council
During the event, the president of the Provincial Council congratulated the young women on their appointment and presented them with a souvenir gift. With this event, the Alicante Provincial Council reaffirms its commitment and support for the representatives of the Fogueres and the Federació, consolidating the provincial institution's link with one of the province's most emblematic festivals.