Santa Pola Festivals
Costa Blanca Details
June
In June, as a prelude
to the Summer Festival, the Cap takes place, in honor of the Virgen del
Rosario.
July
On July 16 the people,
especially sailors, venerate the Virgen del Carmen, the patron saint of
fishermen, by Mass, a wreath for the missing fishermen, a procession, and
fireworks.
September
From August 31 to
September 8, the Festival of Moors and Christians is celebrated in honor of Our
Lady of Loreto remembering the landing, embassies, conquest, and Reconquest of
the Moors and Christians. They have parades, fireworks, flower offerings to the
patrons, processions, children’s games, and sports competitions.
December
December 10 marks the emotional “Coming of Our Lady of Loreto to Santa Pola,” which, according to legend, dates back to 1643
The festivities of Santa
Pola reflect the spirit of its people and the folk tradition. The history of
Santa Pola, the seafaring tradition, is deeply linked to the sea, so their
holidays surround it.
During Holy Week, the
city streets are witness to the various processions by the different
brotherhoods. At the same time, in the courtyard of the castle-fortress, weapons
are installed at the Medieval Market.
March
The MiG: Moors and Christians have the first or second weekend of March as a
prelude to the Fiesta de Moros y Cristianos, which is held half a year later,
in September.