The Moors and Christians festival in Moraira is a tradition that the town carries out annually. This 2022, Moraira celebrates its popular Valencian festival again From 6 to June 12 with an extensive program that invites both residents and visitors.
Moraira Moors and Christians Programme 2022
Friday June 10th
- 13:00 p.m. — Concentration of all rows in the Fortà and parade with arcabucerÃa.
- 13:30 p.m. — Shot from the arquebus on the Castle Esplanade.
- 19:15 p.m. — Offering of flowers in honor of the Holy Christ of Moraira in the Hermitage of the Castle.
- 22:30 p.m. — Parade of the Moors and Christians all the way to the beach.
- 23:00 p.m. — Conquer Mora at La Ampolla Beach, followed by the Moraira Embassy and Conquest of Moraira Castle.
Saturday June 11th
- 08:00h — Wake up call.
- 11:00 p.m. — Concentration of all rows in the Fortà and parade with pennants.
- 12:00 a.m. — Mass in honor of the Holy Christ in the Moraira Parish and parade.
- 13:30 p.m. — Shot from the arquebus in the Esplanade of the Castle and informal parade of rows.
- 19:30 p.m. — Parade of the Moors and Christians all the way to the beach.
- 20:00 p.m. — Christian Reconquest on the beach of La Ampolla. Assault on Moraira Castle by the Christian Side followed by the Christian Embassy and Reconquest of the Castle.
- 00:00h — Popular Retreat from the FortÃ. Then Night of Kabyles with a performance by the La Metro orchestra on Avenida del Portet.
Sunday June 12th
- 08:00 a.m. — Wake up call
- 12:00 p.m. — Parade with arcabuceria from El FortÃ.
- 12:30 p.m. — Shot from the arquebus on the Castle Esplanade.
- 19:00 p.m. — Entrance of Music Bands from the Castle to the FortÃ.
- 20:00 p.m. — Grand Gala Parade of the Moorish and Christian bands. At the end of the parade Fireworks display.