Fallas in Benidorm 2016
The Fallas are the city of Valencia’s main fiestas, although they are also celebrated in other cities and towns of the Valencian Community. Benidorm, its touristic capital, has been hosting them for over 30 years, when groups of Valencians created the first Fallas Committee in the town. Every 15th of March the Plantà takes place in Benidorm. These are the public exhibitions of the Mayor and Infant monuments of the city’s 3 Fallas Committees, meaning a total of 6 Fallas. There are three Fallas Commissions: falla “centro”, falla “rincón” and falla “els tolls”, which are responsible for creating their Fallas […]
Its Carnival Time in Benidorm
Carnival is celebrated every year in most Spanish towns and, as it is to be expected, Benidorm holds its own. Last year 2013 about 2000 people participated in the city’s parade, which is organized by the Association de Penyes Verge del Sufratge (a local association of fiesta groups). This year it will take place between Saturday 1st and Tuesday 4th of March For those who would like to watch the parades, the Children’s Parade will start on Saturday at 11am from Gambo Street, finishing at the City Hall, where Ronald McDonald will be entertaining and a few bouncy castles will […]
