Brava Home Standing your real estate agency informs you on the dates of the festival del Carmen 2015

The celebrations del Carmen in Empuriabrava will take place from 16 to 19 July 2015.

Like many coastal villages of Catalonia, the famous Marina of Empuriabrava July 16 celebrations in honor of the Virgin of Carmen, the patron saint of fishermen and sailors.

This festival consists of iconic acts such as a boats procession on the canals, all decorated for the occasion, a popular sardinade, concerts and "sardanas", and a superb fireworks.

The origins of this festival comes from a legend of the eighteenth century that says that the Virgin of Carmen rescued a British ship that was drifting in a hurricane.

Since then, during this period, many coastal villages ask for protection at sea.

If you have a property on the Costa Brava, Roses, Empuriabrava (house, villa, apartment), or if you are staying on holiday, do not hesitate to enjoy the festival del Carmen in Empuriabrava!