WHAT´S ON? Newsletter Nº 29
APRIL—MAY
2018
A very busy Easter for Mojácar
INDEX News
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VIII Annual World Gatering of Tunas
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Magic and events
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events
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Mojácar enjoyed another bumper Easter week this year, according to data collected by the town’s Tourism Office from local hoteliers, who reported very high occupancy levels. With an average stay of 3 to 4 nights, the 3-star hotels were at 90% occupancy with 85% in the 4-star hotels, whilst apartments reached 100% and rural accommodation saw levels of 94%. 8,863 places were officially registered and operational for Easter, plus 1,500 additional places for rentals. Mojácar’s tourism portal received 10,625 visits during the month of March, with 4,896 of these from March 23 to April 1. Their Facebook page, Turismo de Mojácar, was visited by 95,335 people from March 23 to April 4, with up to 13,359 views on one day alone. The town’s Tourist Office was open all week, dealing with 2,878 people, of which 19% came from abroad, with most of the Spanish visitors coming from the Valencia area, followed very closely by those from Madrid and Catalonia. Just over half of the international tourists came from the United Kingdom, with 8.2% from Nordic countries, 8.1% from France and around 7% from Germany and Belgium. All were here not only for the Easter celebrations, but also looking to enjoy some sports and outdoor activities. Information on Mojácar’s historic Pueblo, officially one of the most beautiful in Spain, along with cultural pastimes, walking and cycling routes as well as the beaches, have been the most popular enquiries.
OPENNING OF THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR CHILDREN OF THE MUNICIPAL KINDERGARTEN: FROM 03 TO 30 APRIL (Age 4 months to 3 years). Information and registration: 950475229 and 677959093
Painting Exhibition “Centro de Arte Fuente de Mojácar” Anika Samoa, Jorge Juan Gómez & Manuel García de la Torre Painting Exhibition. From 25th of March to 30th of April.
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VIII ENCUENTRO MUNDIAL DE TUNAS 8th ANNUAL WORLD GATHERING OF TUNAS DON´T MISS THE RETURN TO MOJÁCAR OF THESE SPECTACULAR STROLLING MUSICIANS PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR THE TUNAS VISIT TO MOJÁCAR
Friday 13 April
16.00h. Official welcome of the Tunas at the Pueblo Indalo Hotel, Mojácar Playa. 21.00h. Circuit of performances by all the competing groups at the following venues. • Plaza Ayuntamiento, Mojácar Pueblo • Plaza Frontón – Arbollón, Mojácar Pueblo • Plaza Parterre, Mojácar Pueblo • La Fuente, Mojácar Pueblo • Pueblo Indalo, Mojácar Playa
Saturday 14 April
12.00h Musical performances by groups of Tunas at the Parque Comercial shopping centre. 18.00h Spectacular Musical Parade from the Plaza de la Iglesia to the Plaza Nueva, Mojácar Pueblo 20.00h Grand Final Concert by the prize winning groups of Tunas. Centro de Usos Múltiples, Mojácar Pueblo All the events are completely free of charge and, we invite everyone to come up to the village to see the plazas specially decorated for the occasion and enjoy the unique festival atmosphere.
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WHAT´S ON?
APRIL / MAGIC & MUSIC AND SPORTS SUNDAY 15 VII SIERRA CABRERAEXTREME. LA MOJAQUERA 2018 Mountain Bike race.
SATURDAY 21
20:30 h. Magic Spectacular - La magia de Victor Cerro. Venue: Centro de Usos Múltiples Ticket: 3 €
FRIDAY 27, SATURDAY 28 & SUNDAY 29
ROCKABILLY FESTIVAL. Music and Free activities. Concert at Centro de Usos múltiples ( Tickets in advance at www.almeriaentradas.com). Información: www.mojacar.es
MAY / INDALOS, FLOWERS & SPORT SATURDAY 19 SUNDAY 20
VERBENA DE “ SAN ISIDRO” . Barrio de La Fuente. From 22:00 H. “ROMERIA DE SAN ISIDRO.” Traditional.
SATURDAY 26 Y SUNDAY 27
“INDALOS DE LAS FLORES”. Plazas de Mojácar Pueblo.
SATURDAY 26
INTERNACIONAL BIKING RACE “ GRAN FONDO” . Departure from Marina de la Torre.
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JUNE / Moors & Christians & specials nights AYUNTAMIENTO DE MOJACAR
INFORMATION If you wish to receive information by email contact: Teléfono: 950615025 www.mojacar.es
SUNDAY 03 FRIDAY 8 SATURDAY 9 AND SUNDAY 10
FRIDAY 22 THE NIGHT OF SATURDAY THE 23
CORPUS CHRISTI ( Altars and procession at Mojácar Village).
“FIESTAS DE MOROS Y CRISTIANOS 2018”
THE ROMANTIC NIGHT
SAINT JOHN NIGHT
JULY / Summer programme & The Candle night
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JULY AND AUGUST
Summer programme
THURSDAY 26
THE CANDLE NIGHT
AUGUST/ Summer programme & Fiestas KEEP UP TO DATE WITH NEWS BY Visiting
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FROM 25 to 28
TRADITIONAL SAN AGUSTIN ´S FIESTA