Algemesi, a small town about an hour\u2019s journey north of Javea, holds a traditional fiesta on 7th & 8th September each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this fiesta up to 1,400 town folk take part. There are four main groups involved, the most famous are the muixeranga & the \u201cnew\u201d muixeranga group. These are the people who make the human towers, where they climb on the shoulders of other participants to build these amazing towers. Locals say that it was from Algemesi that the ideas were passed to Barcelona. Other groups perform stylised mock battles whilst another group performs a \u201cMorris\u201d type of routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are two parades on the 8th. We will be going to the first which starts at about 10.15, with a spectacular entrance into the Town Square at about 12.15. Prior to this the participants weave through the streets performing dances, traditional music and parading the Giant Figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The day fiesta lasts until about 16.00 (the second parade starts at about 19.00 and lasts for 7 hours)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now for the essentials . . . . The return trip will leave Algemesi at 16.30<\/strong> and should arrive in Javea at Interiors at about 17.50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the procession in the town there will only be limited seating available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A map and details of local bars and restaurants will be provided on the day, though these may be quite crowded. Possibly best to bring a packed lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There will not be an included guided tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seats on the coach will be \u20ac15 per person<\/strong>. Payment to U3a Javea by bank transfer ref Algemesi or card payment.
The travel will be by coach which will depart from the usual place opposite Interiors on the Avda Augusta, Javea at 09.00 prompt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There will be places for up to 50 members on the coach
Trip leader. . . . Paul Pruden<\/p>\n\n\n\n