Villena is set to take centre stage this February as the town hosts a new edition of Enotur Villena. Entour is a wine tourism event packed with more than 30 activities linked to vineyards and wine production.
The programme gets underway on Friday, 6 February, with the traditional open-air music event in Plaza de Santa MarĂa featuring a performance by Suite Rumba.
The town’s tourism councillor, Paula GarcĂa, said the opening events mark the start of a programme designed to position Villena as a key destination for wine lovers.
She also highlighted the importance of promoting wine tourism across the province, particularly wines protected under the DenominaciĂłn de Origen Alicante.
Wine at the heart of the programme
Over the coming days, visitors will be able to take part in a wide range of tastings and wine experiences, including:
- the DO Alicante Wine Tunnel at the Municipal Market (6 and 13 February)
- the interactive tasting Villena Vinoli + Kahoot (7 February)
- the experience From clay jar to barrel, from tap to glass at Casa Balaguer, alongside craft beer tastings at Refugio de la Cerveza (12 February)
- FondillĂłn wine tastings following guided visits to Teatro ChapĂ (8 and 15 February)
Heritage walks with a glass of wine
Enotur Villena also includes Wine Walks combining culture and tasting experiences at key local landmarks, including the Mirador de las Cruces, Ermita de San José, Museo Festero, Museo de Villena (MUVI), Casa Félix, Ermita de San Antón and several tourist accommodation spaces.
These guided routes will take place on 7, 8, 14 and 15 February at various times.
Local wineries in the spotlight
The event puts special focus on Villena’s wineries, which represent the strength and tradition of the local wine sector. This year’s participating producers are:
- Bodega Las Virtudes
- Bodega Sierra Salinas
- Bodega Casa Balaguer
- Bodega Francisco GĂłmez
Alongside winery tours, the programme also includes vineyard cycling routes under the banner Enotur by Bike. Enjoy cultural visits around Villena’s historic centre and talks such as The wineries of Calle Baja on 12 February.
Several municipal spaces, including the Casa de la Cultura, the Museo de Villena and local libraries, are also hosting activities as part of Enotur 2026.
Full details and bookings for each event are available at: disfrutavillena.com.
