Fiestas and public holidays

Fiestas and public holidays in Moraira

The big fiestas in Moraira fall in June and July: first Moros y Cristianos, then the patron saint feasts with processions at sea and Bous a la Mar in the harbour. In Teulada, the old village to which Moraira belongs administratively, the main fiestas fall in spring, in August and in November. The exact dates shift by a few days each year. Below you will find the fixed pattern, with the dates of recent editions as a guide.

Fiesta calendar for Teulada-Moraira

If you are planning your holiday around one of these fiestas, check the programme of the municipality of Teulada-Moraira closer to your stay.

Moros y Cristianos in June

Moros y Cristianos is the best known fiesta in Moraira. For a good week the filàs, the associations of Moors and Christians, re-enact the historic struggle between Moors and Christians, in costume, with music and a great deal of gunpowder. The beach of l’Ampolla, the square by the castle and the streets of the centre form the setting. In 2026 the Moorish conquest took place on the evening of Friday 12 June and the Christian reconquest on the evening of Saturday 13 June, both at Platja de l’Ampolla. On the closing Sunday the great gala parade passes through the centre, rounded off with fireworks.

For many visitors the parade is the high point. Find a spot along the route well before it starts, because the streets in the centre fill up quickly. More about the castle where part of the fiesta takes place is on our page about El Castillo in Moraira.

Patron saint feasts and Bous a la Mar in July

In the first half of July Moraira celebrates the feasts in honour of the Virgen de los Desamparados and the Virgen del Carmen, who has long been venerated by fishermen and seafarers. The programme runs for a good two weeks, with music, dance, activities for children and several firework displays. Fixed moments are the procession for the Virgen de los Desamparados on 15 July and the procession by sea and by land for the Virgen del Carmen on 16 July, followed by major fireworks.

Bous a la Mar is a particular feature: the traditional bull game by the water, in which the sea is part of the playing field. In 2026 Bous a la Mar was on the programme on three consecutive days, from 7 to 9 July. It is a tradition that does not appeal to everyone; you can also choose to attend only the processions and concerts.

Nit de Sant Joan and the summer

On the evening of 23 June, the Nit de Sant Joan, Moraira gathers at Platja de l’Ampolla. In earlier years there was music and a bonfire was lit around midnight, after which many people traditionally walked into the sea. In August, during the medieval market, the old centre of Teulada turns into a market with crafts, regional produce and music — good fun with children too.

Outside high season

If you come in spring, you can take in the feasts for Sant Vicent Ferrer in Teulada, with processions, a parade of floats and a huge paella. In November Teulada celebrates Santa Caterina, with a procession, music and fireworks. These fiestas are smaller in scale than the summer feasts in Moraira. You can read more about the character of the village through the year at Moraira in brief, and which month suits you best at the best time to visit Moraira.

Public holidays: when is everything closed?

Besides the fiestas there are the official days off. On those days supermarkets, banks and most shops are closed, buses run a Sunday service, and the roads and the beach are busy. Useful to know if you want to do the shopping or drive somewhere.

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