Events & Holidays
Do you know that Valencia was number 5 in the top 10 cities to visit in 2011 of the Lonely Planet? Besides the highlights, the great food and wines, the events and holidays are definitely a good reason too, to visit this booming city. During the year, there are many events and holidays in Valencia. If you would like to experience these festivities, keep in mind that, especially during Fallas, accommodation needs to be booked in time.
Las Fallas 2012
Would you like to experience the most popular festivity in Valencia? Then you definitely have to visit Valencia during Fallas. Fallas stands for: fire work, churros (typical pastry), concerts, bull fighting, parades, street performances and the enormous impressive Fallas (sculptures). But the best way to understand what Fallas really is, is to experience it yourself. For more information see Fallas 2012.
Semana Santa 2012
In many places in Spain is Semana Santa celebrated (the week before Easter). Sevilla is probably the most famous for its Semana Santa celebrations, but also in Valencia you can experience this festivity. There are various processions that you are able to see during this “Holy week” in and around the harbor district. For more information see Semana Santa 2012.
Feria Andaluza (Andalusian festival)
Date: – As soon as more information about the Feria Andaluza 2012 will be published, you will find an overview on this page.
Place: Turia park, between the Puente de Calatrava (Calatrava bridge) and the Puente de las Flores (Flower bridge).
Description: There will be typical Andalusian tapas, Flamenco performances and horse performances!
Price: The entrance is free!
Global Champions Tour 2012
From the 4th of May till the 6th of May the Global Champions Tour takes place. More information about this well known yearly horse jumping championship you will find on Global Champions Tour 2012 in Valencia
Tomatina 2012
Do you like the idea of legally tomatoes throwing to everybody you see on the street during one hour? Then you cannot miss Tomatina in Buñol, a place close to Valencia. It is a lot of fun, but make sure you are well prepared to join this event. For more information see Tomatina 2012.
Feria de Julio 2012
The month July in Valencia is a month full of activities, concerts, bull fighting, events and more. There is a fair, you can enjoy beautiful fire work and don’t forget to see the typical “Flower fight”. For more information see Feria de Julio.
12 – 15 July 2012 – FIB (festival in Benicàssim)
This is a music festival in Benicàssim (close to Valencia) with a great line-up this year. See FIB Benicàssim 2012 for more information.
Event Calendar 2010
There are many events, festivals and competitions during the year in Valencia. In the year 2011, Valencia is even chosen as Sport city of Europe. Sport events as: Formula 1, MotoGP and Valencia open 500 are some examples. For more information see Event Calendar.