Art on Shutters in Els Poblets-Alicante: 2-3 October 2026 👩🎨
Art on Shutters in Els Poblets-Alicante: 2-3 October 2026 👩🎨
On 2 and 3 October 2026, the streets of Els Poblets, on the Costa Blanca in Alicante, Spain, will once again fill with creativity for a new edition of Persianes amb Art (Art on Shutters) 🖌️
This distinctive project transforms the traditional Mediterranean shutters of homes and shops into works of art 🌞 During the event, you can watch artists at work and follow the transformation as it unfolds in the village streets 🖼️
🏺 Els Poblets also offers plenty to explore, from the Roman archaeological site of l’Almadrava and the historic Mira-rosa Tower to peaceful Almadrava Beach and the old village centres of Setla, Mira-rosa and Miraflor. Complete your visit with local cuisine and a taste of traditional village life in the Marina Alta region of the Costa Blanca 💙
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¿What Is Persianes amb Art? 🧑🎨
You may have spotted the traditional Alicante roll-up shutters on houses in villages across the Costa Blanca 🖌️ They are part of Mediterranean architecture and everyday life: they provide shade, let the air circulate and give façades their distinctive character 🎨
In Els Poblets, these shutters also take on a new life as artists from different places transform them into works of art 🎨 During Persianes amb Art, you can stroll through the village streets, watch the artists at work and discover how an ordinary shutter gradually becomes a colourful creation 🌻
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The finished artworks remain on the façades, so you can explore them free of charge throughout the year.
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A Different Kind of Art Gallery on the Costa Blanca 🎨
Art on Shutters – Persianes amb Art 🖌️ invites you to enjoy art beyond museums and exhibition spaces 🎀 The artworks become part of the streetscape of Els Poblets, creating an open-air art gallery on the Costa Blanca that you can explore on a leisurely stroll 🖼️
Each shutter has its own design, style and message 🌅 Some artworks draw inspiration from the sea, nature and Mediterranean traditions, while others feature more contemporary, colourful or surprising interpretations 😊
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An Art Story That Began in 2023 🖼️
Persianes amb Art began in 2023 through a collaboration between Els Poblets Town Council, the Fundació Baleària and the Art amb B association.
The idea was simple yet original: make art accessible to everyone, bring the streets to life and connect different Mediterranean regions through an everyday object—a window shutter. The first edition centred on Plaça del Castell. In 2024, the art route continued along Carrer Sant Josep, before reaching Carrer Major in 2025 🌴
The third edition, held in 2025, added 25 artworks to the existing 50, bringing the art trail in Els Poblets, Costa Blanca, to approximately 75 painted shutters, each with its own design, personality and message 🌿
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A Leisurely Day out in Els Poblets 🚶♀️
Visiting Persianes amb Art in Els Poblets is a lovely way to spend time with your partner, family or friends 😊 As you stroll through the streets, you’ll discover artworks inspired by nature, the sea, Mediterranean traditions and contemporary art. Some will make you smile; others will invite you to pause and take in every detail 💙
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After exploring the art trail, you can head to l’Almadrava Beach or round off your day with a local rice dish, fresh fish or a traditional Costa Blanca coca, a savoury flatbread🥘
Note: This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed, verified and edited by the Experiencias Costa Blanca team.
