Festivals in San Pedro del Pinatar
Discover the main festivals and traditions of San Pedro del Pinatar, in the Region of Murcia.
Local festivals in San Pedro del Pinatar
The patronal festivities in honour of Saint Peter the Apostle are usually celebrated in late June. The patron saint’s procession, offering of produce, livestock fair, local clubs and performances in streets and squares bring residents together under the co-ordination of the council’s festivities department, the festival committee and local associations.
Virgen del Carmen by land and sea
On 16 July, the image of the Virgen del Carmen travels in pilgrimage from San Pedro to Lo Pagán and then continues in a maritime procession across the Mar Menor. Fishermen, worshippers, the Asociación Virgen del Carmen and the fishermen’s guild maintain a celebration closely bound to the municipality’s seafaring identity.
Other celebrations: Holy Week in San Pedro del Pinatar
Holy Week takes place between San Pedro and the coast at Lo Pagán. Its characteristic events include the Cristo del Mar Menor Stations of the Cross beside Villananitos beach, the Maundy Thursday Encounter, the Holy Burial and the changing of the Virgen de los Dolores’ cloak on Easter morning, with confraternities, bearers, musicians and the Roman troop taking part.