Summer trekking routes under the moonlight

Night trekking trails in Xàbia

Night trekking trails in Xàbia

“Camina per la Marina Alta amb la Lluna” (A walk around Marina Alta with the moon) is the name of the trekking activities organized by Consorci Esportiu de la Marina Alta (Marina Alta Sport Consortium) for the month of August’s nights.

There are three walking routes on summer evenings when all participants can enjoy the moon while working out trough Costa Blanca paths.

The first route will take place on August 3 under the name ” Moscatell Route with full moon”, in which participants will visit the Vall del Pop from Senija through Llíber, Gorgos River, Bassa de Sapena and Xaló, across 12 km long path that takes from 3 to 4 hours to be completed.

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2012 Concerts at Teulada-Moraira

Espai La Senieta

Espai La Senieta

The Summer Concerts series “Music a L’Estiu” (Music in the Summer) of the Association of Professional Musicians of Teulada will take place at Santa Catalina Church of Teulada and Espai La Senieta of Moraira every Thursday in August and the first Thursday in September at 20:00 h.

In this series of concerts the attendees can enjoy of musicians of high level performing the best classical pieces by string quartet or a wind quintet, feel the rhythm of the Dixieland band performances or listen to Spanish composers on an ensemble of trumpet and piano.

The Summer Concert schedule in Teulada-Moraira is as follows:

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Moraira Festivals in 2012

Moraira Festivals in 2012

Moraira Festivals in 2012

Moraira Festivals in 2012

 The fiestas to honour Our Lady of the Helpless (Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados) and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Patron saint iof the fishermen, is one of the most awaited festivals of all summer in Moraira and start now.

SATURDAY 14 JULY 2012: “DAY OF THE OFFERING”

19:30 h. Wreath in honour of our patron saint, the Virgin of the Helpless

00:00 h. Dance party with the MYTH orchestra.

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Benissa Tapas Route from 6 to 11 August

Benissa Tapas Route from 6 to 11 August

Benissa Tapas Route from 6 to 11 August

Benissa Tapas Route from 6 to 11 August

The “Benissa amb sabor: cultura i tapes” Tapas Route celebrates its  fourth edition. This tour merges cuisine and culture into  a rich variety of exquisite tapas to be tasted in different bars and restaurants, each one with a unique culinary style, and seasoned by live performances.

The inauguration of the IV  Benissa Tapas Route is Friday 6 July at 21:30 h, with a musical performance. The route will take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 19:30 to 23:00 hours, until 11 August. DRINK + TAPA = € 2.

12th l’Andragó cove swimming race on 7 July

Ampolla beach,  Moraira

Ampolla beach, Moraira

Tomorrow 5 July is the last registration day for all those interested in participating in the 12th swimming race across l’Andragó cove.

This competition will take place on Saturday 7 July along 1300 meters of open sea run.

This activity is organized in the framework of the Moraira Town Festival as a “fun sporting event that year after year gathers a large number of high level swimmers facing the challenge of such a physically demanding race.

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