Buen Finde! The rain clouds are finally clearing. AEMET is forecasting this Friday as one of the best weather days of Fallas, with only a possible spot of rain on Sunday. Cautious optimism is in order — but keep an eye on updates. Source: Buenas noticias para las Fallas 2026: la Aemet anuncia una mejoría…
Bon dia! Rainy skies couldn’t dampen the Fallas spirit this weekend — but more rain is on the way. AEMET has issued a DANA alert forecasting up to 100 l/m² of rainfall. Source: AEMET alerta: hasta 100 l/m² de lluvia y una nueva DANA amenazan las Fallas 2026 en Valencia – Valencia Extra Top News:…
Valencia’s Fallas celebrations officially begin with La Crida—or “The Call to Fallas”—a vibrant event held on the last Sunday of February. This is a spectacle of music, fireworks, and beloved tradition as the city comes alive for its big spring festival. The Wake-Up Call The festivities begin early—very early. At 7:30 AM, the despertà parade…
The Origins of La Cremà The tradition of burning Fallas monuments dates back centuries. The first documented Cremà occurred in 1751, but bonfires celebrating Saint Joseph’s Day on March 19 have been part of Valencian culture since at least the 13th and 14th centuries. These fires historically symbolized the end of winter and the arrival…
Fallas is Valencia’s most important festival—a spectacular 19-day celebration in March filled with fireworks, pageantry, and an unmatched display of artistry and satire. This springtime tradition blends delirious festivities, solemn religious observance, and cheeky political commentary, all set against a backdrop of fire and gunpowder. The Origins of Fallas Historians continue to debate the exact…