Feast in favor of the Patron of the Seafarers
Like all coastal towns in our region, celebrate Empuriabrava on July 16th Fiesta del Carmen In honor of the Jungfrau of the same name. The main attractions of this festival, which has long been part of the tradition of our community, are the Moving through the canals and streets the city, the famous ‘Sardinada’ and that Big fireworks.
The lonely man on the sea is in constant struggle with the elements, the uncertainty is the constant companion of the fisherman. So it’s not surprising when he seeks the support of heaven and especially honors his saints, even in times of speedboats and GPS.
The most important of his festivals in Spain is that the Virgen del Carmen, Madonna of the Sea and the Protector of Fishermen and Seafarers. Already in the Middle Ages it was believed that Mary was in reality “Star of the Sea” meant and the festival of the Carmelite Virgin was also known for a long time. 
In the 18th century, a Spanish naval admiral first ordered celebrations in honor of these saints and eventually became the most important Patron of the Seafarers.
Even today she will with long Boat processions, fireworks, church services and concerts honor. The celebrations take place every year around July 16th, because on such a day it is said to have appeared in a certain Simon Stock in 1251. If you want to pray to her for the rest of the year, you have to statue at the port find.
