The Javea Fiesta "Festes Mare de Déu de Loreto" / Virgen de Loreto runs from the last week in August to the first week in September in Javea, Spain. The Celebration is in honour of the patron saint of the sea: "La Mare de Déu de Loreto". During this fiesta the residents and visitors of Javea meet to celebrate their local identity, traditions, religion, neighborhood, sports, and culture. This is a vibrant, colourful, inclusive & creative fiesta that is open to the public and promotes respect for all.
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28th August - 6th September 2026
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The Javea fiesta Mare de Deu de Loreto is a celebration is in honour of the patron saint of the sea held every year in Javea, Spain.
The Fiesta, also known as the Fiestas en honor a la Virgen de Loreto, is one of the most important and vibrant festivals in this coastal town in the Alicante province of Spain.
This festival takes place in the port area of Jávea, also known as Duanes del Mar, and it takes place at the end of August and the beginning of September.
The Fiesta de Loreto is not only a religious celebration but also a time for the community and visitors to come together and enjoy the rich cultural traditions of Jávea. The combination of religious devotion, cultural events, and festive activities makes this fiesta a memorable experience for anyone who attends.
Key Highlights of the Fiesta Mare de Deu de Loreto include:
1. Religious Processions: The festival is held in honor of the Virgen de Loreto, the patron of the port area. Various religious ceremonies and processions are organized throughout the festival, including the solemn procession through the streets of Duanes del Mar, where the image of the Virgen de Loreto is carried.
2. Masses and Offerings:
Special masses are held, and offerings of flowers and fruits are made to the Virgen. The sea is blessed, and a maritime procession often occurs, where boats are decorated and sail along the coast in honor of the Virgen.
3. Parade of Floats and Carriages:
One of the most anticipated events is the parade featuring floats and carriages that reflect various themes, both traditional and modern. These parades are often accompanied by music and dancing, creating a festive atmosphere.
4. Fireworks:
The festival culminates with a grand fireworks display over the sea, which is one of the highlights of the celebration. The fireworks are known for their beauty and scale, lighting up the night sky in a colorful and dramatic finale.
5. Street Parties and Concerts:
Throughout the festival, the streets of Duanes del Mar are alive with music, dancing, and general merrymaking. Concerts featuring local and regional musicians are common, and there’s plenty of traditional food and drink to enjoy.
Friday 28 August 2026
6:30pm - Presentation of Xàbia, mirades amables: una visión antropológica de J.F. Erades at the Duanes Library, presented by Álvaro Monfort, President of the Mare de Déu de Loreto Festival Committee.
Saturday 29 August 2026
5:00pm-7:00pm – XLIV Peña La Bufa Cycling Trophy. Start and finish on Calle Garcilaso de la Vega, Duanes de la Mar.
10:30pm - Official presentation of the Mayorales and Mayoralesas on Avenida de Lepanto, marking the beginning of the Mare de Déu de Loreto festivities, followed by live music.
Sunday 30 August 2026
10:00am - XLIII Peña La Bufa Popular Race, starting from La Caleta at Cala Blanca. Registration is free on the day at the starting line.
Monday 31 August 2026
12:00pm - Bous a la Mar at the Port of Xàbia.
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Further programme details are yet to be officially confirmed.
Wednesday 2 September 2026
12:00pm - Bous a la Mar at the Port of Xàbia.
Thursday 3 September 2026
12:00pm - Bous a la Mar at the Port of Xàbia.
Friday 4 September 2026
12:00pm - Bous a la Mar at the Port of Xàbia.
Saturday 5 September 2026
Further programme details are yet to be officially confirmed.
Sunday 6 September 2026
7:30pm - Flower Offering to the Virgen de Loreto, with the procession travelling through the streets of Duanes de la Mar.
Monday 7 September 2026
8:00pm - Solemn Procession of the Santísimo Cristo del Mar through the streets of Duanes de la Mar.
11:45pm – El Foc del Mar Correfoc, performed by Xarxa Teatre, travelling from Calle Virgen de Loreto to Avenida Jaime I. Scheduled to finish at approximately 1:30am.
Tuesday 8 September 2026 – Mare de Déu de Loreto Day
2:00pm - Mascletà on Avenida Jaume I.
8:00pm - Solemn Procession of the Mare de Déu de Loreto through the streets of Duanes de la Mar.
12:30am (early Wednesday 9 September) – Spectacular pyro-aquatic firework display from Playa La Grava, traditionally bringing the Mare de Déu de Loreto festivities to a close.
The official calendar says the wider festivities will also include Bous a la Mar, processions, parade floats, verbenas and street parades, so there are almost certainly more events still to be added to the detailed programme.
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