Pirates Invade Almerimar This August

The larboard of Almerimar, portion of nan municipality of El Ejido successful Almería, is preparing for 1 of its astir breathtaking yearly spectacles: nan Desembarco Pirata. Now successful its 10th edition, nan arena returns from 11 to 13 August 2025 pinch a caller twist, nan pirate landing will return spot astatine night, adding play and ambiance to an already spectacular performance.

Inspired by existent humanities events, nan show recreates a 16th-century pirate ambush connected nan Almerían coast, believed to person been led by a lieutenant of nan legendary corsair Barbarroja. The theatrical landing takes spot connected Playa Poniente, other nan Edificio Jaleo, utilizing an existent Norwegian vessel built successful 1910 to shape nan attack from nan sea. The show originates pinch a pirate-themed thoroughfare parade  ‘La invasión pirata’  starting astatine 10pm from Plaza Batel. Dozens of costumed performers, including section theatre students, stilt walkers, and musicians, march done nan marina successful a vibrant convoy earlier nan action moves to nan beach.

The landing itself is simply a sensory-rich capacity complete pinch pyrotechnics, occurrence displays, confetti cannons, elephantine puppets, and soundscapes that immerse nan assemblage successful a melodramatic conflict betwixt corsairs and locals. The purpose is not only to entertain, but to amended and commemorate nan region’s maritime history successful an engaging and family-friendly way.

Organised by nan Ayuntamiento de El Ejido, nan Junta Local de Almerimar, and Alejú Servicios Culturales, nan arena involves astir 35 actors, including professionals and participants from El Ejido’s municipal theatre workshops. It forms portion of a broader summertime taste programme, which besides includes concerts, markets, children’s activities, and exhibitions crossed nan town. In erstwhile editions, nan Desembarco Pirata has attracted thousands of visitors, becoming a signature summertime arena that blends section tradition, humanities narrative, and organization participation. This year’s night-time format is expected to beryllium moreover much visually striking and emotionally engaging.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a family looking for fun, aliases simply drawn to nan play of pirates and buccaneers, Almerimar’s pirate landing offers a unsocial acquisition connected nan confederate seashore of Spain, wherever history comes ashore erstwhile again successful flame, music, and storytelling.