Festivals in Orihuela

Reconquista and Moors and Christians of Orihuela

Date, duration and usual places. The Reconquista Festivities take place during a few two weeks in july around the 17th, anniversary of the Glorious Enseña del Oriol. The historic centre, the Plaza del Carmen, the Cathedral, the Palmeral, the streets of the parades and the cabilas concentrate the main events.

The festive cycle includes the Día del Pájaro, Floral Offering, Guerrilla and Storming of the Castle, Children's Parade, Retreta and the Christian and Moorish Entradas, together with advance cultural activities.

Traditions and participation. The civic procession of the Enseña, which bows to no one, the embassies, parades, music and representations of the Reconquista make the festival unique. The Association of Moors and Christians Festivals Santas Justa and Rufina, troupes, officials such as the Armengola and the ambassadors, City Council, Local Police, families, residents of the Oriol Occupational Centre and visitors participate.