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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Historic festival · Sóller
Es Firó — Moros i Cristians
Second week of May 2026
2026
Second week of May 2026
2027
Dates confirmed later — moveable feast
Where
Sóller
What it is
Es Firó — Moros i Cristians explained
Sóller re-enacts the 1561 Ottoman raid: corsairs land at the Port, valley men (and the famous 'valentes dones') push them back through the streets in a day-long mock battle.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Sóller tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Es Firó — Moros i Cristians, explained
What is Es Firó — Moros i Cristians?
Sóller re-enacts the 1561 Ottoman raid: corsairs land at the Port, valley men (and the famous 'valentes dones') push them back through the streets in a day-long mock battle. It's a historic event held in Sóller.
When is Es Firó — Moros i Cristians in 2026?
Es Firó — Moros i Cristians runs Second week of May 2026 in Sóller. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
Is Es Firó — Moros i Cristians free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Es Firó — Moros i Cristians is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Es Firó — Moros i Cristians?
Book a room in Sóller itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Sóller also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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