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ARCHIVED - 8th to 17th November 2019, annual Fiestas del Milagro in Bolnuevo, Mazarrón
"Sardine Sunday" and the Romería of the Virgen are on 17th November
The coastal district of Bolnuevo in the municipality of Mazarrón is holding its annual Fiestas del Milagro between 8th and 17th November 2019.
The celebrations revolve around the miraculous events which saved the town from attack by Berber pirates and the fiestas are best-known for the romerías of the Virgen between Bolnuevo and Mazarrón and the final day on the beach, known by some locals as "Sardine Sunday".
To read the full legend behind the fiestas click: Legend of the Bolnuevo miracle.
However, there are other events scheduled in Bolnuevo and the town of Mazarrón between 8th and 17th November, most of them in the municipal marquee (“carpa municipal”).
Every year the Romerías between Mazarrón and Bolnuevo, in which the figure of the Virgen del Milagro is carried first to the town of Mazarrón and then back to the small church on the coast, are accompanied by thousands of people on foot, especially the second of them. This year the first takes place on 10th November and the second on 17th November, when free sardines are offered on the beach by the local council and the day is very well attended, with thousands of people setting up camp on in Bolnuevo and enjoying a day of relaxation in the company of friends and family.
Full programme of the Fiestas del Milagro 2019
Friday 8th November
The annual tapas route, the Ruta de La Tapa “Virgen del Milagro”, begins, lasting until 17th November.
21.30: The opening speech of the fiestas, this year given by María Ángeles Ballesta Muñoz, in the fiestas marquee. The speeches are followed by an aperitif for those attending.
Saturday 9th November
Free guided tours are offered concerning the “Miracle of Bolnuevo” in both Spanish and English.
English at 10.30 and Spanish at 12.00.
The tours take place in the Torre de los Caballos in Bolnuevo and focus on the events behind these fiestas. Places are limited in both languages: booking at the tourist office in Puerto de Mazarrón on 968 594 426. Click for times and how to book
21.30: A free concert by local performer David Flama in the municipal marquee.
22.30: More music, this time from David Andreu, in the municipal marquee.
00.30: The music continues with Balles DJ and Ruby Rodríguez DJ in the municipal marquee.
Sunday 10th November
9.30: The first "Romería of the Virgen de la La Purísima”, in which the figure of the patron is carried to Mazarrón from the church in Bolnuevo across country. All are welcome to join in the walk, which is approximately 6 kilometres.
On arrival, the image of the virgin is then greeted by local dignitaries in the Jardín de La Purísima and then carried to the church of San Andrés, where mass is held.
Throughout this week mass is being celebrated in San Andrés at 19.30 daily and the image of the virgin is on display throughout the week.
The church is open daily from 9.00 to 13.00.
Tuesday 12th November
20.00: A talk on the Miracle of Bolnuevo is given by Juan Francisco Belmar at the Local Social in Bolnuevo.
Wednesday 13th November
20.30: An evening of theatre in the municipal marquee, first with “Autoescuela Fittipaldo”, performed by the neighbours’ association, and then with “El Parque de los Solterones”, presented by the Day Centre for the Elderly in Mazarrón.
Thursday 14th November
21.00: A reading and dramatization of the Nine Declarations of the Miracle of Bolnuevo in the Santuario de la Purísima Concepción in Mazarrón, followed by a blessing of the shawl and dress to commemorate her 70th anniversary.
Friday 15th November
20.00: Poetry recital with Manoli Sevilla, Magdalena Sánchez Blesa and local poets in the municipal marquee.
22.00: Free concert by Ciudad Canalla the municipal marquee.
Midnight: Followed by DJ music in the municipal marquee by Maul Martinn Dj and Little Nookie Dj.
Saturday 16th November
More free guided tours are offered concerning the “Miracle of Bolnuevo” in both Spanish and English: as on the previous Saturday, places are limited in both languages. Click for times and how to book
11.00: Children’s activities in the municipal marquee.
12.00 to 14.00: 2x1 fair at the fairground.
16.00: Day fair with music provided by Carmelo Handicap DJ in the municipal marquee.
17.00: A floral offering to the Virgen del Milagro, the procession setting out from the Residencia de Ancianos and heading for the Santuario. As in previous years, the offerings from members of the public should be non-perishable foodstuffs for those in need: these will be exchanged for a flower on delivery to the organizers at the Residencia.
The flowers will then be deposited at the feet of the figure of the Virgen, after which the oil in the lamp carried by the patron will be blessed and distributed among those taking part.
19.00: Holy Mass in the Santuario de la Purísima Concepción in commemoration of the miracle of 1585. During this mass the Mayor renews the formal recognition of the town for the Virgin de la Purísima as patron of the town.
After this the blessing and distribution of lamp oil inside the church takes place, followed by an official procession through the streets of the town with the image of the Virgen, who visits the church of San Antonio before spending the night in the church of San Andrés.
22.00: Free concert by Al Relente in the municipal marquee.
Midnight: The music continues with Djjhonattan and GerDj.
Sunday 17th November
Free bus service from Bolnuevo to Mazarrón at 6.30, 7.00 and 8.00 for those who want to walk back to Bolnuevo with the Romería de la Virgen del Milagro, leaving their cars in Bolnuevo. A service in the other direction is offered at 18.00 from the chemist’s in Bolnuevo (all buses stop along the way at the bus station in Puerto de Mazarrón).
7.30: Holy Mass in the church of San Andrés.
After the Mass and the blessing of those who will carry the figure of the Virgen del Milagro on their shoulders, the journey from Mazarrón to Bolnuevo begins, accompanied by a huge crowd. All are welcome to join as the Virgen proceeds first through the streets and then along the beach before finally entering the church of Bolnuevo. This is a happy, joyous, family occasion, with thousands of people joining in with the walk for either all or part of the way.
14.00: The day fair in the municipal marquee in Bolnuevo with Carmelo Handicap Dj.
14.30: The “Moraga de Sardinas” begins. This what makes the day for many people, who bring their own picnics and barbecues and set up camp on the beach of Bolnuevo. The council also has its own barbecue with free sardines for everyone but there is usually a long queue!
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