If February is Carnival month in Spain well then March should be “Fallas” month. This is one of the biggest festivals in Valencia and probably one of the most popular and well known around the world. The week of the Fallas are full of fireworks, processions in honor of Saint Joseph and lots of celebration.

This festival attracts more than 2 million people to this part of Spain who all come, intrigued to find out what this celebration is all about. Once here they become part of this long time tradition. They watch in awe as the large paper maiche caricature figures of both nationally an internationally celebrities and objects (some measuring up to 4 meters high) are burnt, the highlight of these fiestas.

If you are afraid of fire don´t worry the government of Valencia is well equipped with more than 250 firemen who can deal with anything and are prepared for everything. Fireworks are also one of the biggest parts of these Fallas and can be heard for miles away.

If you are daring and love noise and excitement, you need to visit Valencia and enjoy the celebration of the year.

more information |fallas

source | notes from spain