Orpesa celebrates the feast of the Virgen del Carmen

The coastal town pays tribute to the patron saint of sailors with a procession.

Generic image of a religious procession in Orpesa.
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Generic image of a religious procession in Orpesa.

The coastal town of Orpesa celebrated the feast of the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of sailors, on Sunday with a moving ceremony.

The celebration took place this Sunday, July 19, in the coastal town of Orpesa. Residents and visitors gathered to pay tribute to the Virgen del Carmen, a beloved figure and patron saint of sailors.
The event included a procession that wound through the town's streets, highlighting the attendees' devotion to their patron saint. The festival is part of the local traditions celebrating the town's connection to the sea.