Campello (Alicante) – Moors and Christians

The Moors and Christians Festivities start on 12 October and finish on 15 October.

Festivities start on Friday with the famous ‘El Desembarco Moro’ (Moorish landing) followed by the spectacular ‘Embajada Mora’ on the ‘Carrer la Mar’ beach. Festivities continue with other traditions such as the ‘alardos’, grouping of different ‘embassies’ in front of the castle and colourful parades that will fill the streets with music and light.

On 13 October at 11.30 the ‘Christian Embassy’ takes the lead and then on 15 October religious acts in honour of Saint Teresa and the ‘Virgen de los Desamparados’ take place ending with a magnificent fireworks display.

Promotional Video

Programme

Monday, 15th of October

• 08:00 Reveille and Bell ringing to signal the liberation/reconquest of the village of El Campello.
• 11:00 Holy Mass in the Parish Church of Santa Teresa, Plaza Canalejas.
• 12:00 Flower offering to Our Lady of the “Desemparats”, via Calle Pal.
• 14:00 Mascletà (noisy firecrackers) in honour of Saint Theresa. C/ Alcalde Pepe Carratalá (in the general area of the marketplace). Provided by the Turis pyrotechnical company.
• 20:00 Solemn procession from Plaza Canalejas followed by Firework display (C/ Alcalde Pepe Carratalá). Provided by the Turis pyrotechnical company.
• 22:30 Presentation and exchange of flags for next year’s celebrations.