New Year’s – National Holiday
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The first day of the new year is a public holiday in Spain. Valencia celebrates with New Year's Eve fireworks. Stores will have special hours on December 31 and will...
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Three Kings Parade
FeaturedValencia's Christmas tradition starts with the arrival of the Three Kings at the Marina. A parade then proceeds to Paseo de Alameda and makes its way to the Plaza del...
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Three Kings Day – National Holiday
FeaturedIn Spain, the big Christmas gifts are not delivered by Santa, but by the Three Kings. On January 6, families gather to open presents and share in a traditional roscón...
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Festival of San Antonio Abad
Parish of San Antonio Abad Calle Sagunto, La Saidia, Valencia, SpainValencia's traditional Festival of San Antonio Abad, the patron saint of animals.
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San Vicente Mártir – Local Holiday
FeaturedThe Festival of San Vicente Mártir is a public holiday in Valencia, celebrating one of the city's patron saints. Stores will be closed and roads will be detoured around the...
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La Crida – Fallas Begins!
FeaturedTorres Serranos Plaça dels Furs, Valencia, SpainLa Crida is the official kick-off to Valencia's Fallas festival. A day of fireworks, concerts, and traditional dance at Torres Serranos. Expect daily mascletà and fireworks from March 1 -...
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La Plantà – Ninots on Display
FeaturedLa Plantà is the moment that the ninots, the stars of Fallas, are assembled on the streets of Valencia. It's an incredible community effort to display works of public art. ...
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La Ofrenda
FeaturedThis moving tradition is an integral part of the Fallas tradition. Hundreds of Falleras will offer a floral tribute at the Plaza de la Virgen to construct a giant effigy...
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La Cremà – Fallas Finale
FeaturedThe fiery finale of Fallas. It begins with a parade of fire to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Then, one by one, the Fallas ninots are burned to cinders. It's an...
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Semana Santa Marinera
Valencia's unique Holy Week focuses on its maritime traditions. The maritime neighborhoods of Cabanyal and El Grao host a series of parades and processions. Expect road closures near Cabanyal and...
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San Vicente Ferrer – Local Holiday
FeaturedA celebration of San Vicente Ferrer, one of the patron saints of Valencia. There are religious processions from the Cathedral. So, expect road closures in the city center. Schools may...
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May Day – National Holiday
FeaturedLabour Day is a public holiday in Spain. It's also a day often reserved for workers' protests and demonstrations. So, expect some traffic disruptions. Schools and stores are closed.