The Central Board of Moors and Christians Moraira and the Municipality of Teulada have presented the official program of the Parties of Moors and Christians of Moraira 2026, a festival that will take place in the urban center of Moraira 5 al 14 de juniooffering ten days of tradition, crop and entertainment for all audiences.
Captaincies and the official start of the celebrations
This year, the filà marsa mudhayra will hold the Moorish captaincy, represented by Esther Ramiro and Eduardo Font. For its part, the row Hosts of the Cid It will be the Christian captaincy, represented by Yana Dimova.
The official start of the festivities will be on Friday June 5 with the opening speech, which will take place at 20:00h in the Tina Bru auditorium at Espai La Senieta in Moraira. The person in charge of announcing the start of the celebrations will be festival organizer Daniel Ibanco, who has been involved in these festivities since childhood and is a great connoisseur of local tradition.
Main events and the grand gala parade
Throughout the ten days of festivities, locals and visitors will be able to enjoy emblematic events such as the arquebus fire, the floral offering, and the parades and entrances of both sides.
Among the most anticipated moments are the Moorish and Christian embassies. The Moorish embassy will take place on Friday June 12 at 23:00h on Ampolla Beach, and the Christian embassy will be the Saturday June 13 at 20:00h, also on Ampolla Beach.
The grand finale of the Moors and Christians Festival of Moraira 2026 will take place on Sunday 14 June with the grand parade, which will travel through the streets of the town center starting at 20:00h, marking the end of these celebrations.
rosana casellesThe Councillor for Festivals of the Teulada Town Hall points out that "the arrival of the Moors and Christians Festival once again transforms our town into a meeting point to celebrate our traditions, our culture, and the work of all those who make this festival possible. These are days to share, to be moved, and to intensely experience celebrations that are part of the essence of Teulada-Moraira." Therefore, she encourages residents, festival participants, and visitors to "take to the streets, enjoy every event, and feel the pride of these festivities that unite us." history"coexistence and the hope of an entire people."
