Calpe Celebrates Virgen Del Carmen Festivities

The much-loved festivities successful honour of nan Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of seafarers, are group to return to Calpe from Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 July 2025. Organised by nan Calpe Fishermen’s Guild, nan Comissió Mare de Déu del Carme and Calpe Town Council, this year’s ceremony promises a vibrant programme filled pinch music, contented and organization spirit.

Wednesday July 16 – Feast of nan Virgen del Carmen:

The celebrations statesman astatine 11:30am, pinch section authorities, show queens and dames of honour, invited guests and members of nan sportfishing organization gathering astatine nan Plaça dels Mariners earlier attending Solemn Mass astatine midday astatine nan Parish Church of Our Lady of nan Snows. The work will beryllium accompanied by nan Coral IFACH choir.

Following nan mass, a accepted mascletà (firecracker display) will beryllium held successful nan Plaça Major.

At 8:00pm, a convoy and floral offering to nan Virgen del Carmen will return spot astatine nan harbour, accompanied by nan Colla de Xirimiters del Carellot and nan Unió Musical Calp-Ifach. The affectional “Salve Marinera” will beryllium sung, followed by a fireworks display.

The time concludes pinch a unrecorded capacity by nan orchestra LA METRO astatine 11:00pm nether nan marquee astatine nan port. A barroom work will beryllium tally by Prefesters 2026.

Thursday July 17 – Music and seafood:

From midday, location will beryllium a achromatic prawn tasting, on pinch celebrated snacks and drinks, and aquatic games for children.

The evening kicks disconnected pinch a NIT DE MÚSICA DJ group astatine 8:30pm, followed by a unrecorded performance by LA TRAMPA orchestra astatine 10:30pm, again nether nan marquee and pinch barroom work by Prefesters 2026.

Friday July 18 – Indie nighttime astatine nan port:

At 10:00pm, euphony lovers tin bask different “NIT DE MÚSICA” featuring unrecorded performances by CREAM POP, VENTURI, ALISON DARWIN and L’HOME BRUT, bringing indie sounds to nan bosom of nan harbour. The barroom will beryllium tally by Prefesters 2026.

Saturday July 19 – Reunion and rhythm:

At 2:00pm, nan sportfishing families of Calpe are invited to a organization luncheon astatine Restaurante Baydal (advance booking required astatine nan Guild offices).

From 6:00pm, DJs will bring nan statement backmost to nan larboard marquee.

The evening continues pinch a capacity by section vocalist JC15 astatine 10:00pm, followed by nan move sounds of LA SWAG orchestra astatine 11:30pm. Drinks will again beryllium served by Prefesters 2026.

Sunday July 20 – Family nosy and culinary tradition:

The last time originates astatine 11:30am pinch h2o inflatables and accepted games successful nan larboard area, accompanied by unrecorded euphony from nan Colla Xirimiters del Carellot.

At midday, nan accepted caldero (fish stew) title will return place, pinch prizes awarded for nan champion atom dishes. Musical intermezo will proceed throughout. To adjacent nan celebrations, nan Muixeranga Marina Alta will coming their ‘IFAC’ quality tower, a tribute to Calpe’s sportfishing families, bringing nan festivities to a heartfelt conclusion.

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