From August 14 to September 6, see balconies full of hand-woven craft in Gata’s town centre.

Visit the street called ‘Bassa’ to see canvases of artists from 25 countries from all continents; proof the prestige this exhibition has gained over the years.

‘Art al vent’ combines contemporary textile creations with the popular tradition of hanging quilts over balconies during local festivities as processions go by; a deeply rooted tradition in Costa Blanca towns.

This year is the XVII edition and will fill the town with textures and colours and many hanging covers that the town is renown for.

Lots of cultural activities will also be organised so that visitors can make the most of their visit to find out more and enjoy the town.

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Visit the Soler Bags museum-shop in Gata de Gorgos (Alicante) to find out all about the history of manufacturers, designers and creators of this family business, founded in 1880.

In the Museum you can find out not only about the company’s history and evolution of its products but also see different machines, catalogues and designs used for decades on display.

The Shop is full of eco-friendly bags, baskets and accessories. All articles offered are of top quality and made in Spain.

The entrance to the Shop-Museum is free. For groups book in advance by email: solerbags@solerbags.com.

Timetable (August)

Entrance to the Shop-Museum

• From Monday to Friday: from 9:00 to 13:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00.

Location

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From 14 August to September 8, see balconies full of hand-woven craft in Gata’s town centre.

Visit the street called ‘Bassa’ to see 86 canvases of artists from 18 countries from all continents; proof the prestige this exhibition has gained over the years.

‘Art al vent’ combines contemporary textile creations with the popular tradition of hanging quilts over balconies during local festivities as processions go by; a deeply rooted tradition in Costa Blanca towns.

This year is the XVI edition and will fill the town with textures and colours and many hanging covers that the town is renown for.

Lots of cultural activities will also be organised so that visitors can make the most of their visit to find out more and enjoy the town.

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Javea Players, an amateur group established since 1976 are behind this latest version of “My Fair Lady” to be performed in Unión Musical (Gata) from March 25 to 30.

The bewitching story of a cockney flower girl’s transformation into the pride of London Society is also one of the best-loved musicals of all time.

We do hope you and your friends will join us for this magical musical. To benefit MABS Cancer Foundation.

• Directed by: Cherry Cabban.
• Musical Director: Aileen Lightfoot.
• Choreography by: Graciela Kaplan.

Buy tickets

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From 14 August to September 9, see balconies full of hand-woven craft in Gata’s town centre.

Visit the street called ‘Bassa’ to see 67 canvases of artists from 22 countries from all continents; proof the prestige this exhibition has gained over the years.

‘Art al vent’ combines contemporary textile creations with the popular tradition of hanging quilts over balconies during local festivities as processions go by; a deeply rooted tradition in Costa Blanca towns.

This year is the XV edition and will fill the town with textures and colours and many hanging covers that the town is renown for.

Lots of cultural activities will also be organised so that visitors can make the most of their visit to find out more and enjoy the town.

• See the event in the Agenda

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