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Festivals and Events in Moraira 2026 | Complete Calendar

Moraira buzzes year-round with local traditions, parades, music, and culinary celebrations. Whether you’re drawn to a romantic Semana Santa procession or the spectacular Moros y Cristianos festival, here you’ll find all events in Moraira in 2025 clearly organized by month. Ideal for planning your holiday and experiencing Moraira like a local.

January 2025 | A Magical Start to the Year

The year kicks off with royal parades and traditional bonfires.

January 1 | New Year’s Day Swim

January 5 | Los Reyes Magos (Epiphany Parade)

January 16 – 18 | Fiesta de Sant Antoni

  • Celebrations with bonfires and traditional blessings of animals
  • Blessings begin at 11:30 AM in the town center
    📍Plaza de la Sort | Moraira
Reyes Magos is het Spaanse Sinterklaas

February 2026 | Authentic Flavors in Teulada

Tijdens Sant Blas verkopen alle bakkers in Teuldaa-Moraira de Dama koek

February 1 | Festividad de San Blas

  • Taste the traditional “Dama,” a sweet bread shaped like a woman with one hand on her hip and one on her head
  • Eating this bread is believed to protect against throat ailments
    📍Plaza de la Constitución | Teulada

February 7 | Carnival

  • more information coming soon…

April 2026 | Semana Santa & Easter Celebrations

April is filled with religious processions and vibrant local traditions.

March 29 – 6 April | Semana Santa (Holy Week)

  • Religious ceremonies, processions, concerts, and silent marches

March 29 | Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday)

April 2 | Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday)

April 3 | Viernes Santo (Good Friday)

April 5 | Domingo de Pascua (Easter Sunday)

See also the Semana Santa in Moraira” page

April 8 – 19 | Fiestas Patronales de Teulada

April 13 | Día de Sant Vicent Ferrer

Semana Santa wordt in heel Spanje groots gevierd

May 2026 | Culinary Delights & Sporting Events

Vive Teulada-Moraira is het culinaire evenement van Moraira

May 1 – 3 | Vive Teulada Moraira

  • Gastronomic festival in front of Moraira Castle
  • Restaurants serve tapas and small plates with live music
  • You can find the programme for these days here
    📍Plaza de Castillo | Moraira

May 24 | Teulada-Moraira Triathlon

June 2026 | History & Fireworks

One of Moraira’s most spectacular festivals, Moros y Cristianos, takes place in June.

June 7 | Corpus Christi

June 5 – 14 | Moros y Cristianos

See also the “Moros y Cristianos in Moraira” page

June 19 – 21 | Mercado Andalusí

June 23 | Noche Mágica de San Juan

See also the “Noche de San Juan in Moraira” page

Moros y Cristianos is het grootste feest van Moraira

July 2026 | Patron Saint Celebrations & Fireworks

Virgen del Carmen processie wordt elk jaar afgesloten met een spectaculaire vuurwerkshow

July is traditionally the busiest month with multiple festivals and stunning fireworks near Moraira Castle.

July 3 – 19 | Patronales in Moraira

  • Celebrations honoring Virgen del Carmen, including fireworks and parades

July 7 – 9 | Bous a la Mar

  • A temporary arena has been built in the harbour of Moraira, where the “Bous a la Mar” events are held every day at 7:00 pm and 11:30 pm

July 14 | Día de la Ofrenda de Flores

July 15 | Día de Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados

July 16 | Día de la Virgen del Carmen

  • At 8:30 PM, the traditional land and sea procession begins through Moraira and along the coastline. The evening concludes with a spectacular Mascletà Nocturna (approximately 11:30 PM) on the Paseo del Senillar, followed by live music.
    📍 Paseo del Senillar | Moraira

17 July | Nit del Foc (Night of Fire)

At 11:00 PM, a spectacular Correfoc takes over the streets of Moraira. During this traditional fire-run, performers dressed as devils race through the town centre with a metal bull and pyrotechnics, creating a thrilling display of fire and sparks. Afterwards, the celebrations continue with music and entertainment near Moraira Castle.

July 24 – 29 | Fiestas de Sant Jaume

August 2026 | Summer Concerts & Medieval Market

August 05 – 28 | Voramar Street Music Festival

August 6 – 9 | Fiesta y Mercado Medieval

August 13 | Shopping Night

August 29 | Fiesta de Moscatel

Voramar Street Festival is een jaarlijks terugkerend muziekfeest in augustus

September 2026 | Authentic Village Festivities

Eeuwen oud volksfeest dat jaarlijks wordt gevierd in Teulada

September 02 – 18 | Voramar Street Music Festival

September 18 – 20 | Fiesta de la Divina Pastora

24 – 27 Oktoberfest

October 2026 | Gourmet Race & Oktoberfest

October 3 | Gourmet Race

  • Sailing race with onboard cooking, followed by tastings at the Moraira port
    📍Harbour Moraira

October 31 | Halloween

  • More information is coming soon…
Gourmet Race Moraira is jaarlijks weer een feestje

November 2026 | Music & Rock Festivals

Ugly Day Moraira is een jaarlijks rockfestival

Second/Third Weekend | Festividad de Santa Cecilia

  • Concerts in honor of the patron saint of music

November 14 – 15 | Ugly Day Moraira

November 27 – 29 | Fiesta de Santa Catalina

December 2026 | Christmas in Moraira

December 6 | Christmas Lights Ceremony

December 19 – 20 | Christmas Market

  • Festive market in Moraira town center from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Santa Claus visits between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM

December 26 | San Silvestre

  • More information is coming soon…
Op 6 december wordt jaarlijks de kerstverlichting ontstoken in Moraira

National Holidays in Spain 2026

Meerdere keren per jaar is bij het Kasteel van Moraira een grote vuurwerkshow

January 1 – New Year’s Day
January 6 – Epiphany (Three Kings Day)
March 19 – San José (Valencia)
April 3 – Good Friday
April 6 – Easter Monday
April 28 – Sant Vicent Ferrer
May 1 – Labour Day
June 24 – San Juan (Valencia)
August 15 – Assumption of Mary
October 9 – Day of the Valencian Community
October 12 – National Day of Spain
November 1 – All Saints’ Day
December 6 – Spanish Constitution Day
December 8 – Immaculate Conception
December 25 – Christmas Day

Plan Your Stay During the Festivities

Would you like to combine your Moraira holiday with one of these vibrant local events?

Vakantiehuizen in Moraira

Frequently Asked Questions about Festivals & Events in Moraira 2026

What types of events take place in Moraira in 2026?
Moraira offers a wide variety: religious processions (Semana Santa), historical celebrations (Moros y Cristianos), culinary festivals (Vive Teulada Moraira, Gourmet Race), music festivals (Voramar Street Music, Santa Cecilia), village fiestas, markets, and fireworks displays.
When are the biggest festivals?
– April: Semana Santa & Fiestas Patronales de Teulada
– June: Moros y Cristianos & Noche de San Juan
– July: Patronales in Moraira (Virgen del Carmen)
– August: Voramar Street Music & Medieval Market
– December: Christmas markets & festive lights
Do I need tickets for the events?
Most activities, such as parades, processions, and fireworks, are free of charge. For certain festivals, concerts, or tastings, an entrance fee or reservation may be required.
Are the events suitable for children?
Yes. Many festivals are family-oriented with music, parades, and markets. Do keep in mind that fireworks displays and bull-running events (Bous a la Mar) may be less suitable for young children.
Where are the festivals usually held?
– Moraira: L’Ampolla Beach, Plaza de la Iglesia, Plaza de Castillo, the harbor, and town center streets.
– Teulada: Plaza de la Constitución, Santa Catalina, and surrounding squares.
– Benimarco: Ermita de Sant Jaume.
How busy does it get during the events?
During the summer months (June – August) and at major festivals like Moros y Cristianos or Virgen del Carmen, it can become very crowded. Arriving early and booking accommodation well in advance is recommended.
Are there national holidays that affect the events?
Yes. In addition to local festivals, Spain observes national and regional holidays such as May 1 (Labour Day), June 24 (San Juan), October 9 (Día de la Comunidad Valenciana), and December 25 (Christmas), during which shops and services may have limited hours.
Are the events enjoyable if I don’t speak Spanish?
Absolutely. The atmosphere, music, parades, and gastronomy are highly visual and experiential. Most festivities are easy to follow, even without knowledge of the language.
How can I plan my holiday around the festivals?
Check the monthly calendar on the website, select the period with your preferred celebrations, and book a villa early. Especially during Semana Santa, Moros y Cristianos, and the Patronales, demand for accommodation is high.
Where can I find up-to-date information during my stay?
– On the Moriara Holiday Homes website (monthly calendar).
– At the tourist offices in Moraira and Teulada.
– Via local posters and announcements in the village.