See the program of activities for the Moors and Christians Fiesta in Javea, Spain. The fiesta is an unmissable summer treat for locals and tourists alike.
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July 2025
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The Javea Moors & Christians Fiesta takes place in Javea, Spain, in the 3rd week in July every year. This fiesta is absolutely unmissable and a summer treat for locals and tourists alike.
The 2025 Fiesta will start with the traditional presentation evening on and the festival will end with the main gala parades.
SATURDAY 12th JULY
19:45 Parade through the streets of the port to collect the representatives of each filà who will be participating in the opening ceremony.
20:30 Complimentary wine in Calle Dr.Fleming.
21.30 Presentation of the "Moros i Cristians 2024" on Avenida Lepanto, followed by a performance by the La Viva Orchestra until 4:00
SUNDAY 13th JULY
12:00 Charanga through Duanes de la Mar
20:30 MUSIC CONCERT on Avendina Lepanto by the Javea Artistic Musical Center Association
MONDAY 14th JULY
21:00 Arenal Beach visit. Teh "filaes" will parate along Paseo Tenista David Ferrer from Los Remos to La Fontana. where refreshments will be offered.
TUESDAY 15th JULY
20:00 Historical Centre visit. Parade through the streets of the Old town from the Correos, through Placeta del Convent, Virgen de la Merced, El Foguerer and ending at c/ San Jaime. The flower offering will take place at the final location.
WEDNESDAY 16th JULY - OFRENDA DE FLORES / The Flower Offering
20:00 Offering of flowers to Sant Jaume. Parade through the Port begins at the Pio X Arcade and crosses the streets of Cristo del Mar, Sertorio, Andrés Lambert, Jaime I Avenue, President Adolfo Suárez and Caleta. Ends at the Parish Church of Loreto. During this, the food donation will be made.
22:30 Paella Competition in Calle Sevilla between all the Filaes - there will be prizes for the three best paellas.
THURSDAY 17th JULY
21:00 Gathering of Christian troops on the Playa de la Grava to face the landing of Moorish troops
21:30 Landing of The Moors at Playa de la Grava. Re-creation of the battle on Javea's shoreline with firing of arms.
22:00 Surrender of the castle (Paseo Jaime I).
00:00 Tours of kábilas and barracks by the "festeros" and the general public, with live music from a Charanga band
FRIDAY 18th JULY
17:00 27th Pepe Prats de Pilota Valenciana Trophy in Calle Virgen de Loreto.
21:00 Re-creation of the battle - armed combat between the Moors and Christians (Playa de la Grava).
21:30 Re-Conquering of the castle by the Christians (Paseo Jaime I).
00:30 Mobile disco
SATURDAY 19th JULY
11:30: Charanga through the streets of the port, organised by Filà BALLESTERS.
12:00: Parade with Filà Capitana PIRATES DE SANT JAUME, the standards bearers and organising committee to visit the different barracks of the filaes.
20:00: Gala Parade with the participation of all the Filaes, the Moors and Christians standard bearers.
23:30: Macro Discomóvil with CRAZY DREAMS in Paseo Pintor Joaquin Sorolla until 04:00.
SUNDAY 20 JULY
10:00: Children’s Water Games in Paseo Jaime I.
10:30: Ice creams and milkshakes offered by the Moors and Christians standard bearers in Paseo Jaime I.
11:00: Charanga through the streets of the port, organised by Filà CONTRABANDISTES.
18:00: Entrance of the music bands. In Paseo Jaime I, all the bands will play the Pasadoble ‘XÀBIA’ together
19:00 – GALA PARADE with the participation of all the Filaes, the Moors and Christians standard bearers
Afterwards, a NIGHTTIME mascletà on the Playa de la Grava.