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Fiestas and public holidays in Moraira<\/h2>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

Fiesta calendar for Teulada-Moraira<\/h2>\n
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The week after Easter<\/p>\n

Fiesta<\/span> Fiestas de Sant Vicent Ferrer<\/p>\n

Where<\/span> Teulada<\/p>\n

Recent editions<\/span> 2025: 23 April \u2013 4 May \u00b7 2026: 8 \u2013 19 April<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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June, usually the second week<\/p>\n

Fiesta<\/span> Moros y Cristianos<\/p>\n

Where<\/span> Moraira<\/p>\n

Recent editions<\/span> 2024: 7 \u2013 16 June \u00b7 2025: 6 \u2013 15 June \u00b7 2026: 5 \u2013 14 June<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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23 June<\/p>\n

Fiesta<\/span> Nit de Sant Joan<\/p>\n

Where<\/span> Moraira, Platja de l\u2019Ampolla<\/p>\n

Recent editions<\/span> every year on the evening of 23 June<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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July, first half<\/p>\n

Fiesta<\/span> Patron saint feasts, Moraira<\/p>\n

Where<\/span> Moraira<\/p>\n

Recent editions<\/span> 2025: 4 \u2013 20 July \u00b7 2026: 3 \u2013 19 July<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Early August<\/p>\n

Fiesta<\/span> Medieval market<\/p>\n

Where<\/span> old centre of Teulada<\/p>\n

Recent editions<\/span> 2026: 6 \u2013 9 August<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Late November<\/p>\n

Fiesta<\/span> Fiestas de Santa Caterina<\/p>\n

Where<\/span> Teulada<\/p>\n

Recent editions<\/span> 2025: 28 \u2013 30 November<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

If you are planning your holiday around one of these fiestas, check the programme of the municipality of Teulada-Moraira closer to your stay.<\/p>\n

Moros y Cristianos in June<\/h2>\n

Moros y Cristianos is the best known fiesta in Moraira. For a good week the fil\u00e0s, 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\u2019Ampolla, 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\u2019Ampolla. On the closing Sunday the great gala parade passes through the centre, rounded off with fireworks.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Patron saint feasts and Bous a la Mar in July<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Nit de Sant Joan and the summer<\/h2>\n

On the evening of 23 June, the Nit de Sant Joan, Moraira gathers at Platja de l\u2019Ampolla. 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 \u2014 good fun with children too.<\/p>\n

Outside high season<\/h2>\n

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<\/a>, and which month suits you best at the best time to visit Moraira<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Public holidays: when is everything closed?<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Public holidays in 2026 — Comunitat Valenciana<\/p>\n

January<\/span> 1 January New Year; 6 January Epiphany<\/p>\n

March<\/span> 19 March Saint Joseph<\/p>\n

April<\/span> 3 April Good Friday; 6 April Easter Monday<\/p>\n

May<\/span> 1 May Labour Day<\/p>\n

June<\/span> 24 June Saint John — in 2026 an official day off in this region for the first time<\/p>\n

August<\/span> 15 August Assumption<\/p>\n

October<\/span> 9 October Día de la Comunitat Valenciana; 12 October national holiday<\/p>\n

December<\/span> 8 December Immaculate Conception; 25 December Christmas Day<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Public holidays in 2027 — Comunitat Valenciana<\/p>\n

January<\/span> 1 January New Year; 6 January Epiphany<\/p>\n

March<\/span> 19 March Saint Joseph; 26 March Good Friday; 29 March Easter Monday<\/p>\n

May<\/span> 1 May Labour Day<\/p>\n

October<\/span> 9 October Día de la Comunitat Valenciana; 12 October national holiday<\/p>\n

November<\/span> 1 November All Saints<\/p>\n

December<\/span> 6 December Constitution Day; 8 December Immaculate Conception; 25 December Christmas Day<\/p>\n

Note<\/span> in 2027, 24 June is no longer a day off, and 15 August is not on the list because it falls on a Sunday<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The two local days off in Teulada-Moraira in 2026<\/p>\n

13 April<\/span> Sant Vicent Ferrer, the patron saint feast of Teulada<\/p>\n

15 July<\/span> Virgen de los Desamparados, the patron saint of Moraira<\/p>\n

What you notice<\/span> on these two days the town hall is closed and many local shops are shut, while the rest of Spain simply works<\/p>\n

2027<\/span> those dates are not fixed until the autumn of 2026; ask the tourist office<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Do the shopping in good time<\/p>\n

On an official public holiday the Mercadona is closed and only a few small shops are open. If the holiday falls on a Tuesday or a Thursday, many Spaniards take the day in between off as well — that is called a puente<\/em>, a bridge, and then it can be quiet for four days in a row.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Asking for the current programme<\/h2>\n
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Tourist Info Teulada Moraira<\/p>\n

Address<\/span> Avenida de Madrid 15, Edificio Espai La Senieta, 03724 Moraira<\/p>\n

Telephone<\/span> +34 965 745 168<\/a><\/p>\n

E-mail<\/span> teulada@touristinfo.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Website<\/span> turismoteuladamoraira.com<\/a> — every year there is a pdf there with the full fiesta calendar<\/p>\n

Town hall<\/span> +34 965 740 158<\/a>, for questions about closures and permits during the fiestas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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