Pilar celebrates the traditions and history that shaped the community

Pilar de la Horadada brought neighbours, families and visitors together on August 8 for a special event celebrating more than 700 years of local history and the traditions that continue to shape the community today.

More than 500 people celebrate Pilar’s past

More than 500 people gathered in El Mojon for the first historical recreation of the Sentencia Arbitral de Torrellas, an agreement dating back to August 8, 1304, which helped establish the borders between the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile.

Rather than keeping history confined to books, the event brought the story to life through a large-scale recreation, giving people the chance to discover more about the origins of the area in which they live.

The evening also included the unveiling of a three-metre reproduction of the historic Mojon Real, a royal boundary marker representing the agreement reached more than seven centuries ago.

Mayor Jose Maria Perez Sanchez took part in the unveiling, while a commemorative plaque close to the coastline uses different coloured marble and bronze to represent the old frontier.

A historic meeting point between territories

The location was particularly fitting. El Mojon lies close to today’s border between the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia, maintaining a strong link with the area’s past.

For centuries, the Campo de la Horadada was an important meeting point where farmers, merchants, pilgrims and travellers crossed between territories, helping create the identity and traditions that remain part of the municipality today.

Organised by Pilar de la Horadada’s Tourism Department with support from Alicante Provincial Council, the event was created to make local history accessible and enjoyable for the whole community.

Following the strong turnout, organisers hope the recreation will become an annual event and a new addition to Pilar’s calendar.

The first celebration showed how local history can bring people together, giving older generations a chance to remember the area’s roots while helping younger residents discover the story of their hometown.

More than 700 years after the agreement was reached, Pilar de la Horadada is ensuring its history is remembered, shared and passed on to future generations.