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Peñíscola Town Festivities 2023

Fiestas a la Virgen de Ermitana is a festival held in Peñíscola every September. Listed an Event of National Tourist Interest, the festivities commence with the ringing of the bells, announcing the beginning of a nine-day festival whose main events start on the 7 September.

One of the liveliest events of the festivities sees dansants, or dancers, playing different roles, namely llauradores, gitanets, cavallets and pelegrines as well as Moors and Christians. You will see a number of parades and danses that speak of the culture and heritage of the town. The dances fill the streets of Peñíscola’s historic centre with traditional costumes and music.

Fiestas a la Virgen de Ermitana also has Moors and Christians parades as well as verbenas (street parties), live music and sueltas de vaquillas (bull events). An event that you and all the family will love.

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Start date

07/09/2023

Ending date

17/09/2023

Type of interest

National tourist interest