Culture and Local Festivities
Villajoyosa's Moros y Cristianos festival is distinguished nationally by its unique nighttime beach reenactment of a real 1538 pirate landing.
Festivals & Heritage
Culture and festivities of Villajoyosa
Villajoyosa's Moros y Cristianos festival is distinguished nationally by its unique nighttime beach reenactment of a real 1538 pirate landing.
0101 · Night of July 27–28
El Desembarco (The Landing)
Night of July 27–28
“A reenacted 1538 Berber pirate landing, with 35 boats simulating the historic attack.
0202 · July 24–31 · International Tourist Interest Since 2003
Moros y Cristianos de Villajoyosa
July 24–31 · International Tourist Interest Since 2003
“Involves ~4,000 participants in 22 companies.
0303 · July 25–26
Desfile Moro y Cristiano (Parade)
July 25–26
“Alternating Moorish and Christian troop processions through town.
0404 · July 29
Día de Santa Marta (Patron Saint Day)
July 29
“Religious processions and midnight fireworks honoring the town's patron saint.
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