Alcoi attracts tourists with Modernisme festival and historical reenactments

The city of Alcoi is experiencing a significant surge in tourism and local participation due to its Modernisme festival. The event features a variety of historical activities, including a midday picnic at Passeig de Cervantes and a procession from the Parterre to the Viaducte de Canalejas.

A central highlight of the festivities was the reenactment of the inauguration of the Pont de Canalejas. Actors portraying historical figures, including the rector and Minister Canalejas, led the ceremony to commemorate the infrastructure's role in the city's 20th-century urban growth. The event saw high attendance from both locals dressed in period attire and visiting tourists.