This Saturday, August 8, Altea will once again come alive with a new edition of the Castell de l’Olla, the fireworks display that draws more than 50,000 people to the town in the province of Alicante every year. The fireworks will begin at 11:59 p.m. from a platform located in the sea, opposite La Olla Beach and the Villa Gadea promenade.
An event that is already considered one of the most important fireworks displays in the entire country. Declared a Festival of Tourist Interest by the Valencian Regional Government, it marks its 38th edition this year, and although it is held on the Saturday closest to the feast day of Sant Llorenç, its origins lie in a tribute to local pyrotechnician Blas Aznar.
This show is particularly impressive not only because of the amount of fireworks used (last year it exceeded 1,500 kilos), but also because of its location: since the fireworks are launched from floating platforms out at sea, they are reflected in the water, multiplying the visual effect.
What the 2026 Castell de l’Olla Will Be Like
The fireworks display lasts approximately 20 minutes, and it is recommended to view it as close as possible to the beach or the boardwalk, as the lights, sounds, and reflections can be appreciated in greater detail from this vantage point.
