Dolores (Spanish pronunciation: [doˈloɾes]) is a town located in the comarca of Vega Baja del Segura in southern Alicante province, Spain.
The town is in the heart of the Segura huerta (vegetable garden) about 10 km (6.2 mi) from the nearest beaches in La Marina and Guardamar.
The Fiesta de la Virgen includes a carriage parade, the running of the "vaca toposa" (a variety of a small, aggressive cow), and the procession to honor the Virgen de los Dolores (Virgin of Sorrows), the patron saint of the village.
The typical cuisine of Dolores takes advantage of the fresh vegetables available in the area (artichokes, beans), and also includes plenty of meat and seafood.
On November 25, 2005, the Municipal government of Dolores approved the development of a 1.6 km2 area -Dolores Golf- to accommodate 2,664 new housing units, which also includes a 580,000 m2 (145 acre) golf course.