Valencia
Mediterranean coast known for Las Fallas and paella
Festivals in Valencia
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.
August
La Tomatina
La Tomatina is one of the most unique and exhilarating festivals in the world. Every year, on the last Wednesday of August, the small town of Buñol, near Valencia, transforms into a battlefield of ripe tomatoes — and tens of thousands of visitors come from every corner of the globe to join the fun.
June
Noche de San Juan
Noche de San Juan (St. John's Eve) is Spain's most magical night. On 23 June, beaches and towns across the country light up with bonfires as millions of Spaniards celebrate the summer solstice with fire, sea, and ancient rituals. It's one of those rare festivals that unites the entire country in celebration.
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.
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.
August
Misteri d'Elx (Mystery of Elche)
The Misteri d'Elx is a medieval liturgical drama depicting the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, performed entirely in verse and song inside the Basilica of Santa María. UNESCO declared it a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2001 — it has been performed uninterrupted since the 15th century.
June
Hogueras de San Juan Alicante
The Hogueras de San Juan (Fogueres de Sant Joan in Valencian) is Alicante's answer to Valencia's Fallas — and it's every bit as spectacular. Each June, the city fills with enormous artistic monuments (hogueras) that are paraded, admired and ultimately burned to ashes on the magical Noche de San Juan. With daily fireworks, parades, bonfires on the beach and the deafening mascletà at noon, it's a festival of fire, art and Mediterranean joy. Declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest.
July
Moros y Cristianos de Villajoyosa
Villajoyosa's Moros y Cristianos features one of Spain's most spectacular beach landings — Moorish troops arrive by sea and storm the beach in a dramatic re-enactment of medieval battles.
March
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).
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.
July
Benicàssim Festival (FIB)
FIB Benicàssim is one of Spain’s best-known summer music festivals, usually held in July in Benicàssim (Castellón), featuring international indie, pop, electronic, and alternative artists.