Festivals in Santa Pola
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Santa Pola, municipality of Alicante, in Valencian Community.
Patron Saint Festivities and Moors and Christians of Santa Pola
Date, duration and usual places. The festivities in honour of the Virgin of Loreto are celebrated from 31 August to 8 September, nueve días. The Castle-Fortress, the Glorieta, the port, Levante beach and the streets of the centre host the proclamation, the festive events and the patron saint ceremonies. From 13 July to 16, the Virgen del Carmen stars in an independent seafaring celebration.
The patronal festivities begin with the opening speech on 31 August, continue with three days of Moors and Christians and three days of popular activities, and devote the final two days to the Virgen de Loreto.
Traditions and participation. The Moorish Assault on Levante beach, the Moorish Conquest and Entry on 1 September, the Reconquista and Christian Entry on the 2nd, the Gala Parade on the 3rd and the Multicolor on the 6th precede the offering, serenade, mass and patron procession. Seven groups participate, the Cultural Festival Association of Moors and Christians, the Festival Commission, local groups, the Fishermen's Guild and citizens.