Moros y Cristianos en honor a Sant Jaume

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Don’t miss the traditions and festivities connected to the Moors and Christians Festival in honour of Sant Jaume during the second half of July in Guardamar del Segura.

Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos en honor a Sant Jaume, the Moors and Christians Festival in honour of Sant Jaume, is one of the biggest festivities in Guardamar del Segura. The event is held during the second half of July: what are you waiting for to start planning your getaway to this part of the province of Alicante to experience everything the festivities have to offer?

You’ll have the opportunity to see countless performances like that of the legend of L'Encantà and the crowning of the Lady of Guardamar, which opens the celebrations. You also won’t want to miss the Pacto de Tudmir, the spectacular embajadas and the Moors’ and Christians’ processions.

The Moors and Christians Festival in honour of Sant Jaume itself includes a procession which draws in the crowds. The event is the perfect way to experience the most solemn part of the traditions. The dances in the community barraca, la mascletá, el correfocs and the fireworks displays from the sea also await during this unforgettable celebration. Enjoy the magic of a great medieval tradition during the Moors and Christians Festival in honour of Sant Jaume and take advantage of the opportunity to see the heritage sites and landscapes in Guardamar del Segura.

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Start date

18/07/2025

Ending date

18/07/2025

Type of interest

Autonomous tourist interest