Celebration And Procession Of The Virgin Of Carmen 6. The Virgen Del Carmen Festival In Torrevieja Is Held In July Each Year And Is In Honour Of The Patron Saint Of Fishermen, Virgen Del Carmen. Torrevieja Has A Long And Proud History With The Sea, And Indeed Started Life As A Small Fishing Village Before Its Lucrative Salt Production Began. The Festival Starts With A Colourful Early Morning Music Parade Beginning At The Plaza De La Constitucion Then Winding It’S Way Down The Paseo Vista Alegre To Torrevieja’S Port Area

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