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Medieval Market San Miguel

Since the 18th century, there was always a market in Altea. This was to honour San Miguel. Artisan from all around came to town to exhibit there art and performances. It stopped during First World War and never after. Some of the local shops tried in mid-thirties to organise a similar market but it did not worked out properly. Finale the local authorities wanted to boost shops and tried to set up again a medieval market in the main high street. From September 27 until 29 a large choice of craftsman’s come to Altea. You can find a diversity of fine food, handmade leather bracelets, purses, silk Moorish clothing, etc….

A trio who played typical instruments from the area gave us some nice music background. With their costumes and nicely decorated stallers it gave an expression of what it was in the ancient times.

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Medieval Market Photoset