La crop It will be the main attraction in Pego this summer with a program organized by the City Council that combines open-air concerts and tourist routes through the municipality's natural and historical sites. The program kicks off this Friday, July 11th. The music live and an adventure activity.
The first concert will be offered by the Moanin Project Duo, with Mario Sicardi on piano and David Romero on saxophone. Starting at 20:30 p.m. in Plaça de l'Ajuntament, the audience will be able to enjoy a repertoire ranging from jazz and swing to blues and bossa nova.
Lovers Those who are active can join the activity 'The Treasure Hunt in Pego' from 21:30 p.m. onwards, an interactive experience that will allow participants to discover the natural and cultural secrets of the town through clues, riddles, and challenges. The route will take participants through places like Penya del Gat and Calvari. The activity will be repeated on Saturday, July 12th at 22:00 p.m., this time in English, thus expanding its reach to international visitors.
On Friday, July 18th, at 19:30 pm, the 'Exploring Pego, streets and legends' route will take place, focusing on the legends and the history in the old town. That same day, at 20:30 p.m., the Plaça de l'Ecce Homo will host the concert of the Trio Marina Alta, with two violins (Vero Zahonero and Raúl Capello) and a cello (Rosa Vidal).
The following Friday, July 25th, will offer a double bill: at 20:30 pm, in Plaça del Convent, Twin Machine will perform, with Fran Oltra on guitar and Elísabet on vocals; and at 19:30 pm, the "Explorant Pego" route will return, with a new tour of the historic center.
The month of August will begin on the 1st with a new edition of the "treasure hunt," this time in the Pego-Oliva Marsh, starting at 19:00 p.m. "Most of the routes have been scheduled for the afternoon or evening to prevent the heat from hindering the getaways. These experiences can also be enjoyed in a different way by moonlight," emphasizes Ricardo Sendra, Councilor for Tourism.
On Friday, August 8, there will be a double program: the concert "The Night You Love Most," with soprano Saray Garcia on Passeig Cervantes at 20:30 p.m., and a nighttime hiking route to Ambra Castle, ideal for exploring this historic site.
On Saturday, August 9, at 22:00 p.m., the 'Explorant Pego' route will be repeated, this time dedicated to the French-speaking public.
On August 15, Plaça Jaume I will host Pop3 Group, formed by Fran Oltra and singers Claudia and Júlia Rodenas, in a concert at 20:30 p.m.
The following day, Saturday the 16th, starting at 20:00 PM, a special activity will take place in the Marjal: "Perseid Geocaching," a combination of stargazing, magic, group challenges, and a grand prize. On Sunday, August 17th, at 19:00 PM, a birdwatching trail will be held in the same area.
On August 22, Plaça Maria Cambrils will be filled with operatic music with the concert "O sole mio" by tenor Pascual Andreu.
The final musical event will be on August 29th, with the 'Trumpet and Piano Concert', featuring Josep Gómez Alemany and Vicent Sendra Vilanova, at the Carmen Alemany Bay Library, starting at 20:00 p.m.
The month of August will conclude with another family geocaching session on the 30th, starting at 17:00 p.m., entitled "Discovering the Treasures of the Marsh," a fun way to explore the surroundings using GPS coordinates.
The final event will be held on September 7th, with a final urban geocaching route at 10:00 a.m., which will cap off a summer full of outdoor activities.
According to the Councillor for Tourism: “We are once again committed to the concert and tour format. On the one hand, we believe it is essential to promote and support musical culture. On the other, we are committed to allowing people to discover our treasures, both historical and natural. They are the perfect excuse to explore our municipality and also to savor our local cuisine.” gastronomy in any of the restaurants in Pego."
For his part, the Councilor for Culture, Josep Mengual, emphasized: "As in previous editions, we have tried to find emblematic venues with a large capacity to host the concerts. It is also a way to promote music in the municipality's different neighborhoods. We have great musicians, with experience and a repertoire that will leave no one indifferent."
