{
  "id": 4831671,
  "title": "Javea streets burst into colour as Loreto festival winners are revealed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/javea-streets-burst-into-colour-as-loreto-festival-winners-are",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T09:42:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/01/javea-streets-burst-into-colour-as-loreto-festival-winners-are-revealed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The annual Carrers i Balcons Mare de Déu de Loreto competition brought Javea’s port streets and balconies to life with vibrant decorations, showcasing the town's residents' creativity and pride. This eighth edition of the competition saw three streets and five balconies enter, with Calle Bartolomé Ros emerging as the winner in the street category with 626 points and winning €200. The decorated streets added a festive atmosphere to Duanes, attracting visitors to explore the neighbourhood during the Loreto celebrations. The balcony category also saw impressive entries, with Paquita Ros taking first place in her balcony at number 13 Calle Magallanes, scoring 602 points and winning €100. The competition highlighted the community spirit and the residents' pride in their hometown, as people decorated their homes with bright colours, maritime details, and traditional touches. The judging panel, including representatives from the Xàbia Port Merchants Association and local artist Joana Bisquert, praised the residents' efforts in making Javea’s port a colourful feature of the Loreto fiestas.",
  "summary": "Javea’s port has been transformed into a sea of colour, creativity and local pride as residents decorate their streets and […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Javea streets decorated for Loreto festival",
    "Calle Bartolomé Ros wins street category with 626 points",
    "Paquita Ros wins balcony category with 602 points"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}