FESTES MAJORS D’ALTEA EN HONOR A SANT BLAI I CRIST DEL SAGRARI

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Altea’s Patron Saint Festivities combine the tradition of the Moors and Christians with both solemn ceremonies and popular celebrations in the province of Alicante. Highlights include the entrà de la murta, the parades, the floral offering and processions through the old town.

Discover the Fiestas Mayores de Altea en Honor a San Blas y Cristo del Sagrario, Altea’s Major Festivities in Honour of San Blas and Cristo del Sagrario, a popular and heartfelt celebration that fills the town with a wonderfully merry atmosphere.


When are Altea’s patron saint festivities?

Held on the last weekend of September, the town centre becomes the setting for a packed programme of events. One of the biggest highlights is the Moors and Christians Entrance Parade, with elaborate costumes, lively processions and the traditional embassies. Visitors can also watch the crowning of the queens, the floral offering to the Virgen del Consuelo and the re-enactment of the arrival of Cristo in Altea.

The celebrations continue with the traditional entrà de la murta and solemn processions through the town’s streets, creating an evocative atmosphere that’s easy to get swept up in.

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Schedule

Cuarto o último fin de semana de septiembre

Start date

24/09/2027

Ending date

28/09/2027

Type of interest

Autonomous tourist interest