Fiestas in Javea: Moors & Christians (July 2024)

SATURDAY 13th 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 14th JULY

12:00 Charanga through Duanes de la Mar
20:30 MUSIC CONCERT on Avendina Lepanto by the Javea Artistic Musical Center Association

MONDAY 15th 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 16th 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 17th 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 18th 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 19th 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 20th JULY

10:00   “Aquajocs” (Water Games) for children (Palau Municipal d’Esports) in Paseo Jaime I.
10:30   Provision of ice cream and chocolate by Moors and Christians standard bearers (Paseo Jaime I).
11:45   Parade with the Filà Capitana to visit kábilas and barracks.
19:30   MOORS & CHRISTIANS Gala Parade.
23:30  Mobile Disco until 04:00 (Paseo Pintor Joaquin Sorolla).
00:00   Night of Humor in the Filà Capitana Almoriscos

SUNDAY 21st JULY

11:15   Parade through Duanes de la Mar to the parish church, followed by celebration of Mass in honour of Sant Jaume and in memory of deceased festeros at 12:00
18:00   Entrance of the bands in Paseo Jaime I
19:00   Gala Parade to close the fiesta, followed by fireworks at from La Grava Beach.