🎉 Moors and Christians Festival 2025 – El Campello
Dates: October 11–15, 2025
Location: El Campello, Alicante – Costa Blanca, Spain
Experience one of the Costa Blanca’s most spectacular and historic celebrations!
The Moors and Christians Festival of El Campello brings to life the 16th-century battles between Christians and Berber pirates with dazzling parades, fireworks, costumes, music, and live reenactments by the sea.
🌅 Festival Highlights
⚔️ The Landing (Desembarco)
- Date: Sunday, October 12 – 7:00 a.m.
- Location: Carrer la Mar Beach
- Witness an epic seaside reenactment as the Moorish fleet arrives and Christian forces defend the coast.
- Followed by fireworks, music, and the spectacular Moors and Christians Parade that evening.
📺 Watch Live: YouTube – El Campello Landing 2025
🏰 Medieval Market
- Dates: October 8–12
- Location: Plaza de la Constitución & nearby streets
- A lively open-air market with medieval crafts, local food, live music, and performances.
💃 Parades & Music
- Daily parades with bands, costumes, and traditional Valencian dances.
- “Les Danses”, Retreta Festera, and Alardo (gunpowder battle) fill the town with rhythm and color.
🗓 Key Events Schedule
| Date | Event | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 (Wed) | Opening of Medieval Market | Fire parade (Correfocs) & fireworks |
| Oct 9 (Thu) | Valencian Community Day | Children’s parade & folk dancing |
| Oct 11 (Sat) | Opening Ceremony | Parade of the Town Crier & official speech |
| Oct 12 (Sun) | Main Day – Desembarco | Seaside battle reenactment & grand parade |
| Oct 13–15 (Mon–Wed) | Cultural & religious events | Embassies, Masses, fireworks & closing show |
⚠️ Program subject to change.
🧭 Plan Your Visit
Where: El Campello, 13 km north of Alicante City
Getting there:
- 🚗 By car – via N-332 or A-70 motorway
- 🚉 By tram – Line 1 (TRAM Alicante-Benidorm)
- ✈️ By air – Alicante-Elche Airport (25 min)
Tips for visitors:
- Arrive early for the Desembarco (around 6:30 a.m.) — beaches fill quickly.
- Bring ear protection for gunpowder battles (Alardo).
- Enjoy local tapas and seafood at restaurants near Carrer la Mar.
- Wear comfortable shoes — most streets are pedestrian during parades.
📸 Don’t Miss
- The sunrise Desembarco on the beach
- Fire runs (Correfocs) and late-night music
- The grand parade of costumes and flags
- The final fireworks honoring the Virgin of the Forsaken
