King Charles III coronation events: What is happening in my area of Spain and how can I celebrate?

These are the top events in Spain to celebrate the coronation of King Charles II on May 6, 2023

Murcia

• The Ladies’ Association of Hacienda del Álamo is celebrating on Hacienda del Alamo Golf Resort with an “International Street Party” on Saturday May 6 from 2pm-6pm. Advance booking required; tickets cost 20 euros per adult.
• Age Concern is hosting a “Best of British Garden Party” on Sunday May 7 on Camposol C Sector. Tickets cost 10 euros.
• Also on the Camposol urbanisation, there is a joint Coronation celebration at the bars in the B Sector Commercial Centre – Trevi Bar, Shenanigans and New Bar Salud – on Saturday May 6, with live music from 4.30pm onwards.
• Club MMGR on the Mar Menor Golf Resort is having a Coronation party on Saturday May 6, with an all-day Street Party from 11am to 8pm, with live music from a DJ. Dress code is Red, White and Blue. FREE entrance for members; non-members 5 euros.
• Bar Bokao on Condado de Alhama urbanisation has a special Coronation Menu on Saturday May 6 of slow-roast pork baps for just 6.50 euros.
• La Quinta Club, on La Manga Club resort, has its own Coronation Street Party on Sunday May 7 at its onsite La Solana restaurant from 1pm onwards. Tickets cost 25 euros per person.

• Big FM is holding a Live Outside Broadcast At Tommy’s in Rojales all day with street party and entertainment on Saturday May 6.
• The Royal British Legion - Javea Branch are celebrating with drinks, a 3-course meal and live music on Sunday May 7.
• The Church of England Chaplaincy of Ss Peter and Paul, Torrevieja are holding a Mass in English at La Siesta Church on Calle Granados on Friday May 5 at 11.30am to pray for Their Majesties in preparation for the Coronation. Then, on Sunday May 7 at 11.30am, there will be a second Mass to give thanks for the Coronation. Finally, on Monday May 8 at 4pm there is a Coronation Celebration outside the church with a big shared Afternoon Tea, a Best Crown competition, a Best Victoria Sandwich competition for the men, a Coronation competition and a toast to Their Majesties. All are welcome, free of charge. Contact Sue Brassington at councillorlosbalcones@gmail.com.

• Mijas hotel restaurant is hosting a Coronation dinner on Saturday May 6.
• La Cala Lions are having a Party in the Park on Sunday May 7 at Butibamba Park in La Cala de Mijas from 12pm-8pm.
• The Royal British Legion - Altiplano Branch is having a Coronation Picnic in the field behind the campsite in Freila, Granada on Sunday May 7 from 2.30pm onwards, with everyone asked to bring their own tables, chairs picnic baskets and drinks. There will also be a raffle and a Numbers Board to raise money for the RBL.

Balearic Islands

• The English-Speaking Church on Ibiza & Formentera has teamed up with CeboIbiza to run a quiz night on Tuesday May 2 at 8pm; a live screening of the coronation on the big screens in Cebo on Saturday May 6; and a Big Coronation Lunch on Sunday May 7 at 1.30pm. They are also joining in the national week of prayer from April 29 to May 6.

• The British Benevolent Association (BBA) in Girona province are having a Coronation Garden Party and Afternoon Tea on May 20 from 4pm-7pm in the Can Carbonell gardens, with Special Guest Lloyd Millen from the British Consulate in Barcelona. FREE for members, guests pay 10 euros.

• The Royal British Legion Madrid are having an (indoor) Street Party on Sunday May 7 from 11am-6pm at The Secret Kingdoms, 7 Calle de Moratín, 28014, Madrid. It will include a quiz, raffle, tombola, entertainment, refreshments and more to raise funds for the RBL Madrid Branch.

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