Does the smell of gunpowder and the sight of flames excite you? If so then Las Fallas de Valencia is your kind of event -a loud, smoky, rowdy fiesta where the whole town is literally set ablaze! Las Fallas is undoubtedly one of the most unique and crazy festivals in Spain. What started as a feast day for St. Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters, has evolved into a 4-day, multifaceted celebration of fire - so if this is what lights your fire then get in touch with GOBUS and start planning your arrival!
LAS FALLAS 4 DAY ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE 2012
Saturday 17th March 2012 After making your way to Valencia please head to our centrally located Valencia Youth Hostel any time from midday onwards where you will be able to check into your allocated rooms. If you decide to arrive early you can store your bags at the hostel until your room is available.
Arriving early is not a silly idea as today is St. Patrick’s Day after all and there is a fantastic Irish pub in town that will be partying all day! You will also undoubtedly stumble across the massive procession of floral offerings to the Kingdom of Valencia's patron saint, Our Lady of the Forsaken. This is considered one of the Fallas week's central events and all the Fallas committees present bouquets of flowers to the enormous image of the Virgin which stands in the centre of the plaza named after her, overlooked by her basilica.
This evening we invite the group together for some warm up drinks and an information session where you will receive your welcome packs. After the meeting we will then head out to sample the famous Valencian nightlife and Fallas street parties! Welcome to Valencia's biggest annual fiesta!
Sunay 18th March 2012 A slow start this morning before we meet together before lunch for an orientation walk around the old town. After our city orientation the afternoon is free for you to absorb all the activities of the fiesta. We recommend heading to the main plaza for the daily 2pm ‘Mascleta' (firecrackers display) and wandering around the historical city centre to try and see as many of the 700+ Fallas monuments erected around the town as you can! Tonight we'll get together for some festive drinks and then get ourselves into a prime position to take in the end of day fireworks known as ‘Nit del Foc' (literally ‘Night of the Fire') which is considered the most spectacular of all the nightly fireworks displays.
Monday 19th March 2012 Today is a free day for you to enjoy the city as well as make the most of the Valencian fiesta. Your tour representative will be available to assist you with any questions you may have or inspiration you may require! Perhaps visit to the America's Cup Village; the beautiful Valencian beaches; or the world-class aquarium and City of Arts & Sciences. Fiesta related activities today include a solemn mass in Valencia's Cathedral held in honour of Valencia's patron saint of carpentry, St. Joseph; there is the last ‘Mascleta’ display in the afternoon; the crazy Fire Parade at 7pm and from 10pm the Children's Fallas are set alight. The grand finale starts at midnight with the burning of all the Fallas in Valencia except for the winning one which is saved until 12.30! To end the evening (now early hours of the morning!) there is an aerial fireworks display in the main plaza.
Tuesday 20th March 2012 All good things must come to an end and today our Las Fallas festival accommodation package finishes. Check out of the hostel is 11am. We trust you have had an amazing time in Valencia and wish you safe onwards travel!
ESSENTIAL INFO
Two weeks before departure, a pre departure letter filled with tips, tricks and info will be emailed to you.
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Unbelievably 2012 is upon us already. It's time to start planning out your festivals. Why not celebrate with us Irish style?
