Program of Moors and Christians in Bocairent

Year 2024

It celebrates: From 3rd February to 6th February
Place: Bocairent (Valencia)

The colourful and majestic festivities with a great tradition continue to decorate the streets of this small town in the interior of the province of Valencia. More than 2,000 festeros and festerteras actively participate in the big days of the festivities, along with the rest of the citizens who are, without doubt, also a fundamental part of the Moors and Christians.

Program of Moors and Christians in Bocairent

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Moors and Christians Festivities in honour of San Blas, festivities of national tourist interest.

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Sanlúcar de Barrameda Horse Races

From 9th August to 11th August
Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz)
Sanlúcar de Barrameda Horse Races
The Sanlúcar Horse Races take place on the beach during the month of August and is one of the oldest equestrian races in Europe. A unique event.

Pilgrimage of Our Lady of the Mountain

From 11th August to 13th August
Cazalla de la Sierra (Sevilla)
Pilgrimage of Our Lady of the Mountain
Devotion and joy in Sierra Morena. Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary, moving mass, and procession with the Virgin. Pilgrims sing and dance along the way, and the celebration culminates with a parade through the streets to the Parish Church. A deeply rooted tradition since 1635.

The Devil's Escape

13th August
Valverde de Leganés (Badajoz)
The Devil's Escape
Valverde de Leganés celebrates the Fuga de la Diabla in August, where the forces of good confront the devils in a battle that takes place in the streets of the town, in an unprecedented spectacle of fire and light.

Running of the bulls of Pilón in Falces

From 13th August to 20th August
Falces (Navarra)
Running of the bulls of Pilón in Falces
In August, the Encierro del Pilón de Falces takes place, a bullfighting festival in which young people run in front of the bulls along a dangerous path on the edge of the cliff.

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