Opening Hours: Fires lit on 15 March, final burning on 19 March
19 March: small fires for children begin at 10pm, the larger ones at midnight. Final fire in Plaza Ayuntamiento 1am
Las Fallas is Valencia's biggest festival,it takes place every March with a week of city fires, explosions and parades in honour of Saint Joseph. This event attracts millions of visitors.
For more information please go to the below website. (click the union jack in the top right corner)
Before 2007, Valencia was a training base for the Spanish teams, 2007 was the first time the race was actually held in Europe. The America's Cup is the most prestigious regatta in the sport of sailing. This event gets booked up very quickly.
Website live closer to the event
Formula 1 (Annual) 21st-23rd August
Valencia hosted the 2008 European Grand Prix on a brand-new 3.4-mile harbour-side street circuit,Situated in the marina area, the track hugs the water's edge, visiting nearby suburbs and passing along the River Turia, finishing back at the port.
For more information please go to the below website
La Tomatina Tomato Flight (Annual) - Last Wednesday in August
La Tomatina happens the last Wednesday in August in Buñol near Valencia. This event is one of the highlight in Spain's summer. The tomato fight lasts just over an hour starting at midday and finishing just after 1pm.
Make sure you take a change of clothes for the return journey - there are some public showers in Bunyol near the river.
Rules of La Tomatina
The following rules have been set down by the Bunyol Town Council:
It is illegal to bring any kind of bottles or other objects that could cause an accident.
You must not tear t-shirts.
Tomatoes must be crushed before throwing so that they don't hurt anybody.
You must be careful to avoid the lorries which carry the tomatoes. As soon as you hear the 2nd banger you must stop throwing tomatoes.
The Moto GP is one of the fastest, most thrilling sports in the world. The bikes reach speeds of up to 310kph (185mph) and the races are extremely competitive.
