Moors and Christians

MAKE your way to Villajoyosa to experience the Moors and Christians festival. The events of this festival, in honour of Santa Marta and declared an ‘International Festival of Tourist Interest’, kick off on Monday, July 24, with the musical bands parade.

On July 25 and 26, the Moors and Christians parade takes place. Both troops make their entry into Villajoyosa wearing their best clothes in a great show which impresses everyone. It’s sure to be a spectacular sight.

Thursday, July 27 is the presentation of Moorish troops to their King and Bedouin Embassy. Both smugglers and

Bedouins offer themselves to their respective kings to help them achieve their objective: to defend and conquer Villajoyosa respectively.

‘Nit del Fester’ will be held on Friday, July 28. This is a night of partying.

On Saturday, July 29, Santa