Peñíscola kicks off its festivals with the 'Crida': images
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Peñíscola kicks off its festivals with the 'Crida': images

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General7 September 2026 at 18:16

Peñíscola began this Monday eleven days of celebration. The inaugural event took place at noon, when the 2025 queen and her court of honor starred in the traditional Crida from the balcony of the municipal chamber.

During the ceremony, there were bell tolls and rocket launches to announce the start of the festivities. The queen and her court of honor were the main protagonists of this act that marks the beginning of the celebrations in the city.

The article also includes a set of images that document the moment of the Crida and the preparations for these festivals that will last for eleven days.

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