The Seventh Medusa Festival is taking shape with color and energy. From the early hours of this Wednesday, the festival grounds became a roaming parade of jellyfish enthusiasts eager to secure the best spots in the campground.
On Wednesday and Thursday, roughly nine thousand campers faced site restrictions, which led to long waits and crowded conditions at the gates.
Starting at eight in the morning, a steady stream of taxis arrived from outside Cullera, filled with young people ready to spend several days immersed in a lively atmosphere and, above all, to enjoy the strong music program provided by Medusa Sunbeach. Buses constantly shuttled people from the train station to the festival site.
The organizers asked attendees to avoid arriving at the last minute and advised planning ahead by visiting the ticket offices early and using public transport.
waiting impatiently
Medusa opened its doors on Wednesday, and within a few hours the lines stretched beyond even optimistic forecasts. More than a kilometer of hopeful entrants waited to get inside the campground, while others queued at the ticket booths to swap bracelets and gain access as swiftly as possible.
There had already been a crowd around the campus since Tuesday afternoon. For festival-goers, choosing a good campsite is a daily priority, a factor that promises greater comfort throughout the event. Veronica and Sandra from Requena shared the sentiment, noting that a solid spot can make a real difference.
The campground offers all the festival’s amenities: a cafeteria, fast food options, showers, and toilets to accommodate the long-awaited crowd.
solid access
Since doors opened, thousands of young people entered steadily through thorough security checks, a figure that has grown since the 2019 edition.
The mayor of Cullera, Jordi Mayor, together with organizers and the security forces, personally oversaw the entry process, which was carried out in stages despite high attendance.
The Local Police, along with the regional authorities, Civil Protection, and the Civil Guard, have deployed a robust security operation in the tourist hub of Ribera.
According to Marta, 26, from Albacete, the crowd size underscores the need for vigilant monitoring. She noted there would be many plainclothes officers among the attendees to ensure safety and deter wrongdoing, which helps everyone feel more secure.
For Mila, 34, from Murcia, the presence of security personnel brought peace of mind despite initial anxiety about the scale of the event.
Vicente Flores, 29, who traveled with six friends from Madrid, echoed the sentiment: plainclothes officers lend a sense of security not only against petty crimes but also in preventing confrontations and harassment, which have been concerns at large gatherings in recent times.