What to do in January in the Marina Alta: relaxing plans after Christmas
January arrives in the Marina Alta with a different rhythm. After the hustle and bustle of Christmas, the region recovers its more serene version: villages that once again breathe slowly, leisurely walks along the seafront, and a cultural agenda that invites you to enjoy it calmly and deeply.
It's the perfect month for those seeking cultural activities, intimate gatherings, family-friendly events, and experiences that connect with the local area without the crowds. Theater, film, exhibitions, talks, and workshops fill libraries, cultural centers, and community spaces, while the Mediterranean winter offers the opportunity to continue exploring routes, viewpoints, and historic city centers.
If you fancy starting the year by discovering the Marina Alta from within, January is a quiet gift. Here, in Riu Rau Rentals We've put together a selection of plans to enjoy it with time, curiosity, and a local spirit.
Music and concerts
January has a different sound. Intimate concerts, acoustic performances, classical, choral, or contemporary music can be enjoyed in auditoriums, cultural centers, and secluded spaces. Music in the Marina Alta region in January accompanies the Mediterranean winter with calm, intimacy, and emotion, perfect for those seeking quiet listening.
Denia
3x1 Saxophone Quartet
Monday 12th · 8:00 PM
House of Culture
€15 · Advance tickets from here, or at the box office one hour before.
Poems of the Crescent Moon
Friday 23rd · 7:30 PM
Library
Extraordinary New Year's Concert
Saturday 24th · 5:00 PM
Proakustik
€35 · Tickets and information from here, and at 639 655 897.
Concert of the Crowned Hope
Thursday 29th · 7:30 PM
House of Culture
Advance tickets from here, or at the box office one hour before.
The New Town of Benitatxell
New Year's Concert
Thursday 1 · 6:00 PM
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene
Free admission
A cargo of the Marina Ensemble
Aladdin
Friday 2
Parking on Avenida Valencia
Musical for family audiences
Beniarbeig
New Year's Concert
Friday 2 · 8:00 PM
Auditorium Theatre
Waltzes and polkas by Johann Strauss performed by the OMA
Teulada – Moraira
New Year's Concert
Friday 2 · 7:00 PM
Teulada-Moraira Auditorium
Tickets and information by clicking here
Master
Saturday 10 · 7:00 PM
Teulada-Moraira Auditorium
15 €
Satirical musical show
More information by clicking here here.
Benissa
The Magic Book
Friday 2 · 7:00 PM
Cultural Hall
Free admission (pre-collection at Les Cases del Batlle)
Musical by Ave Fènix Productions
Calpe
La Traviata
Wednesday 14th · 7:45 pm
Auditorium
Opera by Giuseppe Verdi
Free entry until capacity is reached
A two-piano vision
Saturday 10 · 7:30 PM
Auditorium
Free entry until capacity is reached
Led by Rosa Blanco and Javier Otero Neira
Piano recital
Thursday 22nd · 8:00 PM
Blue Room
15 €
Tickets available at [email protected] and at the box office one hour before the show.
A cargo of Luigi Fracasso
Adult and children's theatre
Theater in January is a vibrant experience. Plays for adults, family shows, and children's productions all focus on storytelling, emotion, and reflection. It's the perfect month to rediscover local theater, support local companies, and share culture in welcoming spaces where every performance becomes a shared experience.
Pedreguer
The Benimassot robbery
Thursday 8th · 6:30 PM
Municipal House of Culture
Storytelling framed within the Contes i contes program.
Denia
Good or bad love?
Saturday 10 · 7:30 PM
Library
Storytelling for adults by Paula Carbonell.
Divine animals
Saturday 17 · 12:00 h
Library
Storytelling for family audiences.
Was baby
Saturday 31 · 8:00 PM
Auditorium Theater
Price: €12
Advance ticket here or at the box office one hour before.
Calpe
Misery class
Saturday 24 · 7:30 PM
Auditorium
Free entry until capacity is reached.
Show by Joyo Jiménez.
More information here.
The New Town of Benitatxell
The land of stories and bubbles
Domingo 4 · 18:00 h
Parking on Avenida Valencia
A magical afternoon of bubbles for families.
Activity accompanied by music by the Colla La Llebetjà and the Grup de Danses Morro Falquí.
Teulada – Moraira
Arrival of the Three Wise Men - Moraira
Monday 5th · 5:00 PM
L'Ampolla Beach
More information here.
Arrival of the Three Wise Men - Teulada
Monday 5th · 6:30 PM
Avenue of the Palms, Roof
More information here.
Gorgos Cat
Mystery of the Kings of Gata
Monday 5th · 6:30 PM
school group
Representation of the Mystery of the Three Wise Men, declared a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest.
Xàbia
Storyteller
Friday 16th · 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Customs Library
Storyteller
Friday 16th · 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Public Library of the Historic Center
Who
January evenings are perfect for movies. Film series, cultural screenings, film clubs, and movies for all audiences are best enjoyed in winter, when the darkened theater becomes a refuge. The Marina Alta region keeps its film program alive with offerings ranging from classic cinema to documentaries, often accompanied by discussions and talks.
Denia
My favorite dessert
Domingo 4 · 19:00 h
Centre Social
Price: €3
Tickets here or at the box office one hour before.
Screening within the Cine Club program.
Sirat, desert trance
Domingo 11 · 19:00 h
Centre Social
Price: €3
Tickets here or at the box office one hour before.
Recommended for ages 16 and up.
Screening within the Cine Club program.
A Portuguese fifth
Domingo 18 · 19:00 h
Centre Social
Price: €3
Tickets here or at the box office one hour before.
Screening within the Cine Club program.
Flow, a world to save
Domingo 25 · 19:00 h
Centre Social
Price: €3
Tickets here or at the box office one hour before.
Screening within the Cine Club program.
Xàbia
Dacsa pumps
Friday 23rd · 5:30 pm
PlayJove
Film session for young people aged between 12 and 17.
Schedule: from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Pedreguer
The Holocaust
Tuesday 27th · 7:00 PM
Municipal House of Culture
Lecture by the Friendly of Mauthausen.
Commemorative activity for the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Nazi Holocaust.
Calpe
The General's engineer
Thursday 29th · 7:30 pm
Blue Room
Piano concert with a silent film screening.
Free entry until capacity is reached.
More information here.
Exhibitions
January is also a time for observation. Photography, painting, sculpture, and group exhibitions fill museums, cultural centers, and exhibition spaces throughout the region. It's the perfect month to stroll through galleries at your leisure, linger over the details, and be inspired by local and contemporary talent.
Denia
Landscapes of the Marina Alta
From December 4th to January 3rd
House of Culture
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
The void, a metonym for absence
From December 5th to January 11th
The Station Art Center
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sundays and public holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Hollywood, the art of painting
From December 18th to January 10th
House of Culture
Paula Puente Exhibition.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
More information here.
Pieces of life
From January 8th to 24th
House of Culture
Works by Aleksandr Galakhov.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
Spain through the pencil
From January 15th to February 7th
House of Culture
Drawings by Pepe Martí.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
Sensitive art, dialogue between souls
From January 16th to February 8th
The Station Art Center
Opening on January 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Animalia
From January 29 to February 14
House of Culture
Opening on January 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Works by Siegri Hartogs.
Xàbia
Hebrew Bethlehem
From December 5th to January 6th
Soler Blasco Archaeological and Ethnological Museum
Organized by the Association of Nativity Scene Makers of Xàbia.
More information here.
On the subject of engraving
From December 5th to January 31st
Cable House
Exhibition by Maria José Blasco and Ana Estudillo.
More information here.
Transit
From December 5th to January 17th
Ca Lambert
Artists: Brisa Sánchez, Lua Ramé and Silvia Mercé Cervelló.
Time to dream
From January 1st to 10th
Cabo de la Nao Road, 121.
More information here.
From purple to black
From January 10th to February 1st
Soler Blasco Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum
Exhibition on gender violence through the Alicante graphic press (2002–2007).
More information here.
Fifty years of the Xàbia Hiking Club
From January 23 to February 22
Ca Lambert.
L'Atzúbia – Forna
Visit our nativity scene
From December 12th to January 4th
Schools Building
Schedule: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
I'll take it.
My music
From January 16th to February 5th
Temporary Exhibition Center
Eklèktix23 Exhibition.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Calpe
Infoto Journalists
From January 26 to February 28
Exhibition Hall
Photojournalism 3.0 exhibition organized by the FRAX Foundation.
Talks and presentations
The start of the year invites us to think, listen, and learn. Cultural talks, book presentations, educational events, and conferences are all part of January's agenda in the Marina Alta region. These offerings connect history, the land, thought, and current events in spaces where dialogue and reflection take center stage.
Denia
Philosophical counseling
Friday 9th · 6:00 PM
Library
In charge of Arminda García and Sílvia Artigues.
Uncertain perfume
Saturday 24 · 11:45 am
House of Culture
Presentation of the poetry collection by Juan Luis Bedins.
Words from my sea
Friday 30th · 7:00 PM
House of Culture
Presentation of the poetry collection by Mayra Flores Márquez.
The inhabited spaces of Juan Chabás
Friday 30th · 7:30 pm
Library
Presentation of the book by Joan Carles Foguet Vila and Àngels Gregori i Parra.
Gorgos Cat
The line that runs through me
Friday 16th · 7:00 PM
Library
Presentation of the poetry collection by Gràcia Jiménez.
Tribute to Anna Mulet
Friday 30th · 7:00 PM
Library
Poetry recital.
Xàbia
72 years climbing mountains
Friday 16th · 8:00 PM
House of Culture
Lecture by Carlos Soria.
Registrations at [email protected] or on 650 881 149.
Pedreguer
Aloma in the Count's cave
Monday 26th · 5:00 PM
Devotees Street, 2
Book presentation within the “Llegir m’ajuda” program.
Courses and workshops
January is synonymous with starting new things. Creative workshops, cultural courses, family activities, and educational opportunities encourage experimentation, learning, and sharing. From crafts to reading, art, and wellness, January's workshops in the Marina Alta region promote relaxed learning and community engagement.
The New Town of Benitatxell
I connect: an introduction to the digital world for seniors
From January 1st to February 6th
Library
Sessions on January 29 and 30, and February 5 and 6.
A practical course to become familiar with the use of digital tools.
Teulada–Moraira
Nadal Jove
From January 3rd to 4th · From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Day 3 in Teulada, Plaza VIé Centenari
Day 4 in Moraira, Les Sorts Sports Centre
Activities for young people: video games, sports and face painting.
Gorgos Cat
Story time
From January 9th to 30th, every Friday · 5:30 pm
Library
Reading promotion activity for children.
We read with the TAPIS
From January 12 to 26 · 11:30 a.m.
Library
Every Monday at 11:30 a.m.
We read with Moroccan women
From January 13th to 27th, every Tuesday · 12:00 pm
Library
Intercultural reading space and community participation.
Book club
Friday 23rd · 7:00 PM
Library
Reading and discussion of the book És naufragi by Magda Simó.
Xàbia
Just Dance dances
Friday 9th · 5:30 pm
PlayJove
Schedule: from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fun and participatory activity for young people.
More information here.
The magic of reading
Friday 23rd · 5:30 pm
Customs Library
Workshop run by Màgica-Majo.
Registrations at [email protected].
Routes and visits
The Mediterranean winter is ideal for walking. January offers gentle routes, guided tours, and cultural walks through historic centers, natural landscapes, and corners steeped in history. Without the heat, without crowds, and with a special light, it's one of the best months to discover the Marina Alta region on foot.
The Ebo Valley
Rull Cave
From January 1st to 14th
Price: €7 for adults and €5 for children.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Visit one of the most spectacular caves in the Marina Alta region, ideal for family outings and quiet winter days.
I'll take it.
Legends, miracles and other curiosities
From January 2nd to February 27th
A guided tour to get to know Pego.
Every Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Prior registration required here.
Activity led by Creama.
An archaeological walk through the Marjal
Saturday 17 · 10:00 h
Meeting point: Muntanyeta Verda Parking
Free admission.
Registration and mandatory prior information here or on 679 195 227.
Benissa
Cultural heritage and traditional sweets in local bakeries
Tuesday 6
Guided tour.
Price: €2.
Prior registration is mandatory by calling 965 732 225 or via WhatsApp at 627 307 511.
Calpe
Queen's Baths
From January 7th to February 1st
Queen's Baths
Free guided tour.
Prior registration is mandatory in the [email protected].
More information here.
Denia
Urban tour of the city's most emblematic buildings
Domingo 18 · 10:30 h.
Meeting point: Plaza de la Constitución.
Reservations and information at the Dénia Ethnological Museum or on 966 420 260.
A different January in the Marina Alta
January isn't a month of pause in the Marina Alta, but rather one of mindful calm. A time to enjoy the culture at a leisurely pace, reconnect with the land, and be surprised by simple, local, and authentic experiences.
From Riu Rau RentalsWe believe this is the perfect time to experience the region from within: stay in peace and quiet, discover villages with soul and start the year adding real experiences.
If you're looking for a different kind of January, quiet and full of experiences, the Marina Alta awaits you. Take a deep breath, dress lightly, and let yourself be carried away by its most intimate side.
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Come, breathe the fresh air, let the village lights illuminate you, and discover the Marina Alta that lives between art and illusion, tradition and refuge, sea and memory.
Source of this article: MACMA - Mancomunitat Cultural de la Marina Alta.