Romería de Bolnuevo 2026: Dates, Program & How to Get There
The Romería de Bolnuevo 2026 takes place during the Fiestas del Milagro, from 13 to 22 November 2026, in Bolnuevo and Mazarrón on the Costa Cálida (Region of Murcia). The two romerías are on Sunday 15 November (Bolnuevo to Mazarrón) and Sunday 22 November (Mazarrón back to Bolnuevo), and Tuesday 17 November is the Día del Milagro, a local holiday. Attending is free. The final Sunday, known to English-speaking residents as Sardine Sunday, ends the fiestas with a day on the beach. Also searched as Fiestas Bolnuevo 2026, romería Mazarrón 2026 or Mazarrón festival 2026: it is the same event.
En español: la Romería de Bolnuevo 2026 se celebra dentro de las Fiestas del Milagro, del 13 al 22 de noviembre. Romería de subida el domingo 15 (Bolnuevo–Mazarrón) y romería de bajada el domingo 22 (Mazarrón–Bolnuevo). El martes 17 es festivo local en Mazarrón.
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Romería de Bolnuevo 2026 at a glance
| Date | What happens | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 Nov, 21:30 | Opening pregón by Rubén Ballesta Marín, then live music | Carpa municipal, Bolnuevo beach |
| Sat 14 Nov | Ruta de la Tapa starts (until 22 Nov, tapa with a drink €3.50). 7:30 “Bolnuevo a Remo y Mar”. 11:00 guided visit in English at the Torre de los Caballos (booking required) | Bolnuevo |
| Sun 15 Nov | Romería de subida: 8:45 free hot chocolate at the ermita, image leaves at 9:30, Mass at San Antonio de Padua church | Bolnuevo → Mazarrón |
| Tue 17 Nov | Día del Milagro (local holiday). 10:00 children’s activity (booking: 619 917 788), 12:00 Mass, 19:30 procession | Bolnuevo and Mazarrón |
| Fri 20 – Sun 22 Nov | Market stalls | Beach promenade and Avenida Juan de Borbón |
| Sat 21 Nov | “Romería Fest” concert, 22:30 | Carpa municipal |
| Sun 22 Nov | Romería de bajada and Sardine Sunday: 7:30 Mass in Mazarrón, departure for Bolnuevo, Mass on the beach on arrival | Mazarrón → Bolnuevo |
What is the Romería de Bolnuevo?
The Romería de Bolnuevo, also called the Romería del Milagro, is a pilgrimage procession in which thousands of people walk with the image of the Virgen del Milagro (La Purísima Concepción). The image travels on foot between the Ermita de Bolnuevo on the coast and the church of La Purísima in Mazarrón town, and returns a week later.
It commemorates the Miracle of 17 November 1585, when, according to local tradition, the Virgin drove off Berber pirates attacking this stretch of the Costa Cálida. That is why 17 November is a local holiday in Mazarrón and the heart of the fiestas.
Subida and bajada: which romería should you attend?
- Romería de subida (Sunday 15 November): the image leaves Bolnuevo and is carried up to Mazarrón town, where it stays for the week.
- Romería de bajada (Sunday 22 November): a week later the image is carried back down from Mazarrón to the Ermita de Bolnuevo. This is usually the bigger and more festive one, and it ends the fiestas.
If you only have time for one, most visitors choose the bajada on 22 November, because it finishes in Bolnuevo and coincides with the beach day.
Sardine Sunday
English-speaking residents call the closing Sunday Sardine Sunday: the day the romería arrives back in Bolnuevo and people gather on the beach with friends and family. In 2026 it falls on Sunday 22 November.
Car hire for the Fiestas del Milagro
Staying in Bolnuevo, Puerto de Mazarrón, Camposol or Isla Plana? A car lets you reach the romería, the beach and the surrounding coast on your own schedule, especially on days when the free bus times are fixed. Cars get booked up in November, so reserve early. Car hire starts from €17/day. We also deliver to your accommodation or Murcia Airport for an extra charge.
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Local Tip: Book Early & Skip the Festival Rush
As we told you and you already know, November is a super busy month in Bolnuevo, and rental cars get booked quickly especially for those visitors who are attending the festival. Pre booking your Mazarrón or Bolnuevo car hire ensures that you get the exact car you want at the best price.
And the best part is that by driving your own car, you can easily explore nearby cities like Cartagena, Lorca, and Murcia all just a short drive away. To book your car quickly, we’ve provided the number below and you can also fill out the form directly.