Alcoy Moors and Christians Festival
Known locally as Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos de Alcoy
PROVISIONAL — CONFIRM BEFORE TRAVELLING
These dates follow the event’s usual pattern but have not been confirmed against an official announcement. Check with the organiser before you travel: alcoi.org.
About
Spain's most historically significant Moros y Cristianos festival, held in Alcoy (Alicante) since at least the 16th century and designated a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest. Costumed 'filaes' representing Moorish and Christian companies parade through the town over three days built around the feast of Sant Jordi (St George), culminating in the Alardo, a mock gunpowder battle re-enacting a legendary 1276 Moorish assault on the town repelled with the saint's intervention.
Links
Tourism board
spain.info — Moors and Christians Festival, AlcoyStay nearby
Book a hotel in AlcoySome links on this page are partner links. If you book or buy through them, The Muster may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects which events we list or what we say about them.