We have a walk along Benidorm on St Patricks Day 2025. It’s raining and cold, so the front beach is virtually empty and still, but within the pubs they are full and in green.

St. Patrick’s Day in Benidorm is the town’s annual top event, where thousands of tourists and expats gather for a party. The famous “Strip” and Rincon de Loix district turn into a sea of green as partygoers wear leprechaun hats, shamrocks, and Irish jerseys. The atmosphere is electric, with bars and pubs pulling out all the stops to mark the day. Bars serve bottomless pints of Guinness, feature live music, and offer daily specials on drinks.

Parades, street parties, and entertainers fill the air with festive moods so that it seems like a carnival. Irish groups and tribute bands perform through the night, keeping the festive mood alive. There are also various entertainment activities organized by bars, including drinking games, giveaways, and theme competitions. The warm Spanish weather makes it all the more lovely, with the partying spilling out onto the pavement, dancing, singing, and soaking up the lively atmosphere. Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day in Benidorm is a day to be remembered, turning the city into a little bit of Ireland on Spain’s sun-kissed coast.

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Why St Patrick’s Day Is So Popular in Benidorm

St Patrick’s Day is hugely popular in Benidorm because of its large Irish expat community and strong Irish bar scene. Warm weather, cheap drinks, live music, and holiday crowds combine to create a festival atmosphere, turning the day into a multi-day celebration rather than a single event.

In England, St Patrick’s Day is often celebrated more enthusiastically than St George’s Day for several cultural and social reasons. One of the main factors is the strong historical and ongoing Irish presence in Britain. Large Irish communities have been part of English cities for generations, bringing their traditions, music, and pub culture with them. As a result, St Patrick’s Day has become a shared celebration rather than one limited to Irish identity alone.

St Patrick’s Day is also seen as inclusive and light-hearted. It focuses on music, socialising, and wearing green, rather than national symbolism or political history. In contrast, St George’s Day has sometimes been associated — fairly or unfairly — with nationalism or exclusion, which can make people cautious about celebrating it openly. This perception has limited its appeal as a mainstream, carefree event.

Another key reason is commercial and cultural momentum. Pubs, breweries, and cities heavily promote St Patrick’s Day, creating parades, themed events, and a party atmosphere. St George’s Day lacks the same level of commercial backing or a widely recognised way to celebrate, beyond flying the flag. As a result, St Patrick’s Day feels more like a ready-made festival, while St George’s Day often passes with little fanfare.

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