Alicante Hogueras Awards 2026: Florida Portazgo Takes the Win
The awards for the Alicante Hogueras 2026 have been announced, and this year's big winner is Florida Portazgo, taking first prize in the Special Category with an impressive monument crafted by artist Josué Beitia.
The commission thus prevails in the festival's most demanding category, closely followed by Baver-Els Antigons and Diputació-Renfe, which complete this year's coveted podium.
Special Category Winners 2026
- 🥇 1st Prize: Florida Portazgo
- 🥈 2nd Prize: Baver-Els Antigons
- 🥉 3rd Prize: Diputació-Renfe
Full Special Category Rankings
| Position | Hoguera |
|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Portazgo |
| 2 | Baver-Els Antigons |
| 3 | Diputació-Renfe |
| 4 | La Ceràmica |
| 5 | Sagrada Familia |
| 6 | Sèneca-Autobusos |
| 7 | Calvo Sotelo |
| 8 | Port d'Alacant |
| 9 | Explanada |
| 10 | Florida Plaza La Viña |
| 11 | Carolinas Altas |
| 12 | Polígono de San Blas |
Why did Florida Portazgo win?
Although the jury does not publish a detailed score by section, the Hogueras awards evaluate fundamental aspects such as:
- Artistic quality of the monument.
- Design and composition of the scenes.
- Originality of the proposal.
- Finishes and technical execution (level of risk).
- Visual impact and use of color.
- Development of the theme and satire/critique.
Josué Beitia's work for Florida Portazgo managed to stand out in one of the festival's most competitive categories, convincing the jury and placing ahead of some of the strongest hogueras of the year.
Winners by Category
First Category
- Foguerer Carolinas
- Sant Blai La Torreta
- Ángeles-Felipe Bergé
- Mercado Central
- Alfonso El Sabio
- Hernán Cortés
- La Condomina
- Francisco Albert
- Princesa Mercedes
- Parque Plaza Galicia
Second Category
- Plaza de Santa María
- Óscar Esplà
- José Ángel Guirao
- Parque de las Avenidas
- Ciudad de Asís
Third Category
- José María Py
- Doctor Bergez-Carolinas
- Sant Blai de Dalt
- Calderón de la Barca-Plaza de España
- Maisonnave
- San Antón Bajo
- Avenida de Lóring-Estació
Fourth Category
- Barri Sant Agustí
- Gran Vía-Garbinet
- Avenida Costablanca-Entreplayas
- Pío XII
- San Blas
- Tómbola
- Nou Babel
Fifth Category
- Plaza del Mediterráneo
- San Nicolau de Bari i Benissaudet
- L'Harmonía-San Gabriel
- Gran Vía Sur
- Altozano
- Portuarios Pla del Bon Repós
Sixth Category
- Nou Alipark
- Campoamor Nord-Plaça d'América
- Puente Villavieja
- La Marina
- Remigio Soler
Seventh Category
- Monjas Santa Faz
The Popular Vote Remains Open Until the Cremà
The official awards already have a winner, but the public's ranking can still change.
The unofficial popular vote on Top Hogueras will remain active until the night of the Cremà so that visitors and locals can continue rating their favorite monuments.
Furthermore, on each hoguera's profile you can:
- See photos of the monument.
- Check ratings and reviews from other users.
- Participate in the popular vote.
- Find out the approximate time of the Cremà to organize your route during the final days of the festival.
Because the jury has already spoken.
Now it's the visitors' turn.