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Moros y Cristianos de Onil

Onil, L'Alcoià, Alicante

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Moros y Cristianos de Onil

Activity · Onil, L'Alcoià, Alicante

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The Moors and Christians festival of Onil (Alicante), declared a Regional Tourist Interest festivity in 2023, begins on 22 April with the Nit de les Fogueres, when residents dine together around a bonfire. On the 23rd the Virgin of the Salud is received in procession and the floral offering is held; the following days include dances in the Plaza Mayor and night parades, the Nit de l'Olleta with its humorous parade, the main entry with mascletà and band contest, the embassy and the Ballà de les Banderes, and the parade of the Moors. The festivities end on 1 May, when, after the arquebus skirmish, the castle returns to Christian hands and the Virgin returns in procession to the hermitage amid fireworks.

22 de abril - 1 de mayo

Photo: Joanbanjo (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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