Elche Park is transformed into a historical craft market with medieval shows

The initiative will be part of the 699th anniversary of the founding of Benidorm and will remain open until Sunday night

Laia Zamora cuts the opening ribbon of the Medieval Market.

One more year, and framed within the celebration of the 699th anniversary of the granting of its Population Charter to Benidorm by Admiral Bernat de Sarrià, the traditional medieval market returns to the city at Elche Park, an initiative promoted by the Independent Association of Merchants (AICO), the Departments of Festivals and Commerce and the specialized company Legend.

The mayor of Benidorm, Toni Pérez; the councilors of Festivals and Commerce, Mariló Cebreros and Javier Jordá and other members of the corporation; the senator of the Kingdom of Spain, Agustín Almodóbar; The regional deputy, José Ramón González de Zárate accompanied the general secretary of the trade association Juanjo Camarasa, at the inauguration of the venue, led by the queens of the Festes Majors Patronals 2024, Valentina Almodóbar and Laia Zamora.

The first representatives of the local festivals attended the event accompanied by the president of the Commission, Mª Dolores Cano, the president of the Penyes Association 'Verge del Sofratge', Jaume Cortés, and a large group of Mayorales.

The venue, nestled in the Elche Park, is made up of dozens of stalls run by artisans with a long history in this type of events, which form wide streets that facilitate the flow of people. There is also a specific play area and other specific areas for shows and all of this decorated with the colourful atmosphere typical of this type of event.

In addition to quality products, the Medieval Market has organized music, dance, theatre and juggling shows, in addition to the classic tournaments in which knights will fight with their swords to obtain the favor of their ladies. On the sidelines, activities have been scheduled in which the public can participate, such as craft workshops or traditional games.

The Medieval Market will remain open throughout the weekend and will close its doors at 10:30 p.m. tonight, Sunday, when it will say goodbye until next year.