Sagunto celebrates its first Moors and Christians festival as a Festival of Tourist Interest

The festivities, running from September 25 to October 4, mark the first edition with this regional recognition.

Facade of the Sagunto Town Hall on a sunny afternoon.
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Facade of the Sagunto Town Hall on a sunny afternoon.

The city of Sagunto will host the 36th edition of the Moors and Christians festival in honor of the Virgen del Remei, marking a milestone as the first celebration since its declaration as a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest.

The festive calendar will span two weekends, starting on September 25 and ending on October 4. Municipal representatives and the organizing association have presented the details of a program that seeks to strengthen local identity and ensure the generational transition of the tradition.
Among this year's novelties, the incorporation of the Taifes squad into the Almorávides group stands out, as well as the participation of Ana Botella's ballet in the Grand Parade. Additionally, the Tourism department has collaborated to include a historical reenactment group during the Embassy day.
Events will begin on Friday the 25th with the proclamation from the town hall balcony, followed by a popular dinner and the awards ceremony at Cronista Chabret Square. The program includes the Alardo, the offering to the Virgen del Remei at the Salvador church, and the final performance at the Castle of Sagunto on Sunday, October 4.