Mojácar will once again experience one of its most special nights this Saturday 19th of September with the celebration of the 2026 Night of the Candles (Noche de las Velas), a now well-established event on the municipality’s calendar which every year brings together residents and visitors to gaze at a unique and especially magical image of the historic old town.

As night falls, the usual lights of Mojácar Pueblo will give way to thousands of candles distributed around streets, squares, corners, homes and businesses, creating a trail of light that will highlight Mojacar’s architecture and the characteristic white of the facades. It is a tradition where the involvement of residents and business owners plays an essential part, and which for a few hours turns the old town into a unique setting. In previous editions, this staging has featured between 7,000 and 8,000 candles.

The celebration invites people to stroll around Mojácar at a leisurely pace and discover its streets under a completely different kind of illumination. Live music has also been one of the characteristic elements of the Night of the Candles, with performances scattered around the village’s different squares and locations, that accompany visitors along the route.

The Mayor of Mojácar, Francisco García Cerdá, has highlighted the special character this event has acquired for the municipality: “The Night of the Candles allows us to see Mojácar in a completely different way. It is a night on which our village shows its full beauty, and on which residents, business owners, and visitors all make up part of the same celebration. We want everyone joining us this Saturday to enjoy Mojácar and its streets, and an experience that every year manages to surprise us.”

Given the expected large crowds, Mojácar Council has organised a special public transport service with the aim of facilitating travel to Mojácar Pueblo and ensuring more comfortable and orderly access.

The special bus service will start at 6pm, while the last bus down from the village is scheduled for 2.45am. A special round-trip ticket will cost 3 euros; hence the Local Council recommends using public transport and avoiding the use of private vehicles wherever possible. This system follows the model established in previous years to connect the coastal area with the old town.

The 2026 Night of the Candles will once again offer an opportunity to rediscover Mojácar from a different perspective: strolling through its streets bathed in the warm glow of candlelight, soaking up the atmosphere, and sharing one of the nights that has become one of the municipality’s most recognisable images.

Mojácar will once again turn off its electric lights this Saturday to allow the candles to illuminate a night made for enjoyment, sharing, and making memories.