Patron Saint Festivities of Tárbena Activity · Tàrbena, La Marina Baixa, Alicante Image of Tàrbena, not of the place itself. The patronal festivities of Tàrbena are celebrated on the first weekend of August: on Saturday there is a procession in honour of Saint Barbara, patron saint of the town; on Sunday, of the Saviour; and on Monday, of the Virgin of the Rosary. Saint Barbara is also celebrated on 4 December, and on the Sunday closest to 17 January Saint Anthony Abbot is celebrated with the blessing of animals. On Holy Thursday, at midnight, the townspeople walk through the streets singing the Passion. primer fin de semana de agosto Photo: Toni Pont (Public domain) What to see and do in Tàrbena