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La Mata Fiestas 2026 in Honour of the Virgen del Rosario

Friday 2 October 2026 · Time to be announced · La Mata

La Mata Fiestas 2026 in Honour of the Virgen del Rosario

The patron saint festivities of La Mata will take place from 12 September to 7 October, featuring a pilgrimage, children's activities, a mini San Fermín bull run, a paella contest, street parties, a multicoloured parade, religious events, and activities for the whole family. Highlights include the pilgrimage to Parque Eduardo Gil Rebollo, the children's San Fermín, the paella competition, the flower offering, the Desfile Multicolor, open-air dances, High Mass, and the procession of the Virgen del Rosario. The Fiestas Patronales combine tradition, religious services, music, food, children's entertainment, and community gatherings. Festivities Programme: Saturday 12 September 12:00: “Surriagaso”, the official kick-off to the festivities. Brass band (charanga), DJ, water party, and entertainment. Sunday 13 September 09:30: Departure of the pilgrimage from the parish church. 11:00: Open-air Mass in Parque Eduardo Gil Rebollo. 17:00: Return of the pilgrimage to the parish church. Friday 18 September 21:00: “Nuestros Jóvenes Mayores” social evening. Saturday 19 September 11:30: Children's San Fermín running of the bulls, starting from Plaza de Gaspar Perelló through local streets.

Driving time from San Pedro del Pinatar
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Price
Free
Certainty
Confirmed
Source
Torrevieja Torrevieja.com - sport

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