Moros y Cristians (Battle of the Moors and Christians)

Moros y Cristians (Battle of the Moors and Christians) has been removed from the Directorie because we have been unable to confirm that this is an ongoing event.

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Moros y Cristians (Battle of the Moors and Christians)
Alcoi, Alicante, Spain
According to legend, St George appeared during a particularly dismal battle and helped the Christians to victory. In return, the faithful of Alcoi promised to honour him forever with a commemorative celebration, and the fiesta Moros y Cristianos (Moors and Christians) began.

Theme Medieval "Land" Alcoi

"Year" 1276 Type Faire or Festival Founded 1276

Booths ? Stages ? Pets? Not Allowed

RUNS FROM July 4, 2020 THROUGH April 24, 2007
weekend(s) plus 04/23 04/24

Opens ?

Closes ?

On Thursday and Friday

P R I C E S

Basic Student Senior Junior Child Passes?

? - - - - No

Parking (ages) (ages) (ages)

? - - -

C O N T A C T S

Host Servicio Territorial de Turismo

Mail Artilleros 4

Alicante ? E-03002 Spain

Phone 0034 96 553 7155 Alternate - Fax ?

E-mail Send Mail Now Website Home Page

Vendors ? Performers ?

L O C A T I O N

Alcoi (also called Alcoy).

Latitude 38.700001 Longitude -0.48

W E A P O N S------P O L I C Y

Policy not specified.

N O T E S

The festivities start with a parade, then the cross takes on the crescent moon in a bloodless skirmish. The Moors get to wear the most outrageous costumes, but the Christians always win--sometimes it's close, though. Alcoi's parades and battles are marched and fought with split-second timing, and great Valencian music blends with fireworks and crowd noise to create a sensual cacophony that continues deep into the night.

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Moros y Cristians (Battle of the Moors and Christians) Alcoi, Alicante, Spain According to legend, St George appeared during a particularly dismal battle and helped the Christians to victory. In return, the faithful of Alcoi promised to honour him forever with a commemorative celebration, and the fiesta Moros y Cristianos (Moors and Christians) began.
Theme	Medieval		"Land"	Alcoi
"Year"	1276	Type	Faire or Festival	Founded	1276
Booths	?	Stages	?	Pets?	Not Allowed
RUNS FROM July 4, 2020 THROUGH April 24, 2007 weekend(s) plus 04/23 04/24
Opens	?
Closes	?
On	Thursday and Friday
P R I C E S
Basic	Student	Senior	Junior	Child	Passes?
?	-	-	-	-	No
	Parking	(ages)	(ages)	(ages)
	?	-	-	-
C O N T A C T S
Host	Servicio Territorial de Turismo
Mail	Artilleros 4
Mail	Alicante		?	E-03002	Spain
Phone	0034 96 553 7155	Alternate	-	Fax	?
E-mail	Send Mail Now		Website	Home Page
Vendors	?		Performers	?
L O C A T I O N
Alcoi (also called Alcoy).
Latitude	38.700001		Longitude	-0.48
W E A P O N S------P O L I C Y
Policy not specified.
N O T E S
The festivities start with a parade, then the cross takes on the crescent moon in a bloodless skirmish. The Moors get to wear the most outrageous costumes, but the Christians always win--sometimes it's close, though. Alcoi's parades and battles are marched and fought with split-second timing, and great Valencian music blends with fireworks and crowd noise to create a sensual cacophony that continues deep into the night.