Moors and Christians of Alcoy
21 April - 24 April
The Moors and Christians Festival of Alcoy is a vibrant and colorful celebration held annually in the city of Alcoy, located in the province of Alicante, Spain. This unique festival commemorates the Reconquista, the period of Spanish history when Christian forces reclaimed territory from the Moors. The festival typically takes place in late April and features elaborate reenactments of battles, parades, and theatrical performances depicting key events from this historical period. Participants don lavish costumes representing both Moorish and Christian factions, creating a spectacle of color and pageantry.
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