Santa Pola - Portus Illicitanus

Santa Pola is an ancient sea port, with its prosperity very much dependent upon the 'frutas de la mer'; couple this with the historic battles between 'Moros y Cristianos' and it is not surprising that most of the celebrations in Santa Pola are closely linked to the sea and religion.

General Festivos

Easter (semana santa)
Processions and Mediæval market in fortress

June
Romeria del Cap to honour the Virgen del Rosario

Mid-July
Virgen del Carmen - Patron saint of fishermen with masses of remembrance for fisherman lost at sea, and processions with fireworks.

31st August to 8th September
Festive do Moros y Christianos, honouring the Virgen de Loreto. Parades, fireworks, games and competitions
Programmes available from Tourist Information  Offices

Early-December
A festivo dating back to a legend from 1643, celebrating the arrival of the virgin 'Vinguda de la Mare de Due de Loreto'