July 11 to 16 Annual fiestas of the Virgen del Carmen in Puerto de Mazarron

A maritime procession on July 16 is the highlight of the celebrations of the patron of fishermen

As a town which traditionally relied on its fishing fleet for prosperity, at least until the onset of mass tourism in the second half of the last century, Puerto de Mazarrón to hold the Virgen del Carmen (Our Lady of Mount Carmel), the patron of fishermen and seafarers in general, in especially high esteem, and her Feast Day on 16^th July is still celebrated every summer.

One of the highlights of the summer for many is the maritime procession held on the feast day, when the small boat carrying the figure of the Virgin is accompanied across the bay towards Isla Plana and La Azohía by a flotilla of sailors joining in the event.

The full schedule for the 2025 celebrations is as follows:

Friday July 11

20.30: Mass in the church of San José in Puerto de Mazarrón.

21.30: The opening speech of the festivities is given by Paqui Ballesta Acosta, also at the church.

Saturday July 12

22.00: Dance performance by members of the Ana Ruiz dance school in the Plaza Campeón Pedro Acosta (by the new marina).

Sunday July 13

21.45: Free activities for children in the Plaza Campeón Pedro Acosta.

Monday July 14

17.00: A cultural visit to the market in the fishing port (the “lonja”), registration and further information at the tourist office on 968 594426.

22.00: A screening of “Vaya Vacaciones” at the outdoor summer cinema at Playa de la Isla.

Tuesday July 15

18.30: Guided tour of the Roman fish salting factory museum, registration online here, further information from the tourist office on 968 594426.

18.30 to 21.30: Flowers on sale in the Plaza Campeón Pedro Acosta to collect money for the Cáritas charity.

21.30: Traditional music from the Rondalla de Mazarrón and the Roco Rociero Azahares de Puerto de Mazarrón in the Plaza Campeón Pedro Acosta.

Wednesday July 16

9.30: Holy Mass in the church of San José in Puerto de Mazarrón.

10.15: The figure of the Virgen del Carmen is taken to the fishing port market (“lonja”).

10.00 to 12.00: Floral offering for the Cáritas charity at the Cofradía de Pescadores on the seafront esplanade.

18.00: Holy Mass is followed by the maritime procession as the figure of the Virgin, who is taken on board a boat across the bay of Mazarrón.

20.00: Another procession, this time on land, from the Lonja to back to the church of San José.

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