Fiestas de la Magdalena
Castellón's founding festival celebrates the city's move from the hilltop Magdalena hermitage to the plain in 1251 with 10 days of processions, fireworks and gaiatas (illuminated floats).
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April
Moros y Cristianos
The Moros y Cristianos (Moors and Christians) festivals are among Spain's most visually spectacular celebrations — elaborate historical re-enactments of the medieval battles between Christian and Muslim forces, performed with extraordinary costumes, gunpowder, music, and drama across dozens of cities and towns, primarily in the Valencia region and Andalusia.
Els Enfarinats
Every December 28th (Holy Innocents' Day), the town of Ibi erupts into a massive flour, egg and firecracker battle as mock revolutionaries 'seize power' in this 200-year-old tradition.
March
Las Fallas
Las Fallas is one of Spain's most spectacular and UNESCO-recognised festivals — a stunning combination of art, fire, music, and Valencian pride. Every March, the city of Valencia fills its streets with hundreds of enormous satirical sculptures (fallas), only to burn them all to the ground in a magnificent midnight inferno on the final night.
July
Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (FIB)
The Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (FIB) is one of Europe's most iconic music festivals. Set on the Mediterranean coast between Valencia and Barcelona, it combines four days of world-class indie, rock, and electronic music with sun, sea, and a legendary party atmosphere.