Continuing the ongoing theme of Moors and Christians festivities across the Costa Blanca North, between October 6 and 15, it is El Campello’s turn.
Between October 8 and 15, a medieval market will be in the Plaza de la Constitucion and surrounding streets.
The main event highlights are as follows:
Friday October 11
5.00pm: Assembly of the Moors and Christians camps on the beach of Carrer le Mar.
10.30pm: Parade of the town crier of the fiestas, with the captains and their entourage.
Midnight: Live music in the Plaza de la Constitucion.
Saturday October 12
7.00am: Disembarkation on the beach of Calle del Mar
8.30am: Moorish embassy on the beach and final battle for the town’s conquest.
11.30pm: Music in the Plaza de la Constitucion
Sunday October 13
11.30am: Christian embassy in the Festive Castle
7.00pm: Moors and Christians entrance (Calle San Juan Bosco, Avenida Generalitat and Calle Alcalde Oncina Giner)
11.30pm: Live music in the Plaza de la Constitucion
Monday October 14
8.00pm: Festive retreat (Same route as the entrance) including a DJ at the Festive Castle.
Tuesday October 15
11.00am: Offering of flowers and fruits to the Forsaken Virgin.
1.30pm: Great final ‘mascleta’ to Santa Teresa in the Plaza de la Constitucion.
8.00pm: Procession of the captains and the festive bands from the Church Square, followed by fireworks in honour of the Forsaken Virgin
For the entire schedule visit this website.
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