Moraira Moors And Christians Festival | Villas For Sale In Moraira

All villages, towns, and cities in Spain commemorate the historical battles to occupy Spain led by the Moors and, after several centuries of occupation, the re-conquering of the land by the Christians. If you want villas for sale in Moraira, it’s nice to know about the heritage, history and traditions of the town, which will become your home.

Fiesta Time

When you choose to buy a house in Moraira, you can look forward to a wonderful fiesta in June every year, with battle re-enactments on the beach, the conquest and re-conquest of the castle, music, parades, and fireworks. In Moraira, the Moors and Christians festival is celebrated in the second week of June and starts with a music festival by the castle itself, where a stage is erected for various performances throughout the summer.

History

Those looking for property for sale in Moraira might be interested in knowing some of the area's history. Throughout this region, particularly, you can see reminders of the occupation of the Moors and their substantial influence in Spain. They left behind a legacy, including their culture of astronomers, artists, alchemists, doctors, and farmers. Now traces of their occupation remain in the intricate architecture.

When the Moors occupied Spain, the original Christian inhabitants got used to a rather unsettling life under their foreign rulers. The Islamic invaders, known as Al-Andalus, established independence from the monarchy and Spanish armed forces. King Alfonso II tried to regain control but ultimately had to admit defeat, not least because the Moors had improved both socially and economically. You may notice when buying a house in Spain that El-Andaluz/Al-Andalus is a popular restaurant name.

Spanish natives, or Hispania, as it was then known, were allowed by their new rulers to follow their Christian faith if they paid higher taxes and did not insult the prophet Mohammed. In this way, life between the two races without any oppression or restrictions was harmonious. Nonetheless, the monarchs of the north and south remained disgruntled and eventually joined forces to regain control of the Spanish peninsula. When you find a villa for sale in Moraira and get to know the area well, you see many reminders of this part of the coast’s history. The agricultural terraces on the hillsides, the cuisine, place names, and traditions all reflect the area's past. 

Reminders

Place names in the Costa Blanca also remind us of Muslim occupation, e.g; Beni-dorm, Beni-gembla, and Beni-arbeig. Beni comes from Arabic, meaning “sons of,” and lots of villages and towns in this region have names that show that they are old Spanish-Muslim settlements. Indeed, you may find that you buy a villa in Moraira with “Beni” in the street name.

Several hundreds of years of Moorish occupation left a mark on the culture, music, and traditions of the country and gave every Spaniard and Ex-Pat who bought a house in the Costa Blanca the opportunity to enjoy summer parties, battle re-enactments on the beaches, magnificent firework displays, incredible make-up and costumes, local bands parading through the streets, and parties with live music throughout the night.

Conclusion

People who buy a villa in Moraira also buy into a lifestyle of tradition and parties. The Moraira Moors and Christians Festival is a great opportunity to make new friends and enjoy the culture and heritage of one of the most beautiful regions of Spain.