Fiestas in Port of Javea

The Port of Javea plays an important role in the life of the locals but also in its touristic promotion. The activities that can be carried out near the port, such as shopping, are unimportant in comparison with all the events that take place there. The Mediterranean sea is part of the Spanish life and traditions more than the outsiders can imagine. Numerous symbols and meanings involve the sea. 

The Moors and Christians Festival, the day of Nuestra Senora del Carmen and the traditional Spanish Fiesta that includes several representations, are the main fiestas held in the port area.

The Moors and Christians Festival is organized in the memory of the battles that took place in the port. The locals wear costumes and simulate battles in a very realistic style. At night, people drink beer and wine and Moorish music can be heard in the background. 

This festival is scheduled for the middle of July and immediately after it, the day of Nuestra Senora del Carmen is celebrated on the 16^th. This is significant especially for the fishermen and everyone else who sails on the sea often. 

They place a statue of the saint in a boat and surround it with flowers. Then, they paddle to the Cabo la Nao and back. The complex Spanish Fiesta from August comprises human chess games, bull games and parades. The locals also cook an oversized paella and they can also put it in a container so you can take it back to your villas in Javea. Anyone who wants to taste it can just ask for a bite. It is given for free.