Art That Will Turn to Ash: Running Alicante Before La Cremà 🏃‍♂️

This run was completely unplanned. Few people would dare to go for a run in the middle of the day at +35°C (95°F), but it was absolutely worth it! Alicante is fully immersed in a festive atmosphere, celebrating a vibrant and truly unique tradition. Almost every neighborhood in the city builds a massive monument that only "lives" for 4 to 5 days. These figures are true works of art, and their ultimate destiny is to be burned to the ground. There are about 50 or more of them scattered across the city, each with a unique composition. Right next to the main ones, you'll also see smaller figures created by kids. To see all of them, you’d have to visit nearly every block in the city, which is almost impossible in just four days. Today, I spent over 2 hours running more than 15 km (9+ miles), and I still only managed to see about 20% of them! 🎧 Pure Experience: I decided to keep this video completely raw—no background music, no commentary. Just enjoy the sights and the authentic sounds of the city. 👀 Watch until the end! In this video, you will see the winning figure—this is the only piece of art that will be saved from the fire and sent to a museum. You will also spot some quite provocative figures, especially the very last one, which was created by the residents of my own neighborhood! 👇 Let me know in the comments: which figure is your favorite?