The Fallas in Gandía: a festival with more than a century of history
Las Fallas is one of the most emblematic festivals of the Valencian Community. Although Valencia is the city best known for this celebration, Gandía has experienced Las Fallas with a special intensity for over 115 years.
For several days in March, the streets are filled with Fallas monuments, music, gunpowder and festive activities organized by the different Fallas commissions of the city.
For visitors, it is a unique opportunity to learn about one of the most important cultural traditions of the Mediterranean.
When are the Fallas celebrated in Gandia?
The Fallas festival is celebrated every year from March 15th to 19th, with the main day being March 19th, the feast day of Saint Joseph.
The key dates are:
March 15 – Plantà
The Fallas committees set up the monuments in the streets.
March 16-18 – Main days of the festival
Parades, firecracker displays, floral offerings and festive events.
March 19 – Cremà
The fallas are burned to close the festival.
But really, the Fallas festival starts long before, months before. The fallas clubs are already enjoying themselves long before you see a falla erected. The mascletàs, the lights, the atmosphere… it’s all experienced long before the traditional Plantà.
What to see during the Fallas festival in Gandía
The Fallas monuments
The fallas are ephemeral sculptures built with wood, cardboard and other materials that represent satirical or critical scenes of current events.
Each Fallas committee sets up its own monument in the streets of the neighborhood. Strolling through Gandía during these days is a perfect way to discover the artistic work of the Fallas artists.
Mascletàs and pyrotechnic displays
Gunpowder is an essential part of Las Fallas. During the festivities, various pyrotechnic displays and mascletàs are held, where the sound and rhythm of the gunpowder create a unique spectacle.
In 2026, the Fallas program includes more pyrotechnic events and a greater presence of gunpowder, reinforcing one of the most traditional elements of the festival.
Street parade and Fallas atmosphere
During the festival days it is common to see parades with band music, brass bands and falleros dressed in traditional costumes.
The different committees organize events throughout the day, creating a festive atmosphere that can be felt in every neighborhood of the city.
The cremà: the end of the festival
The night of March 19th is celebrated as the Cremà, the event in which the Fallas monuments are burned.
This moment symbolizes the end of the festival and the beginning of a new Fallas cycle.
If you visit Gandía during Fallas
For travelers, the Fallas festival is a perfect opportunity to discover the city with a very special atmosphere.
One of the advantages of staying in Gandía Playa is that you can combine:
the Fallas atmosphere of the center
the tranquility of the Mediterranean
walks along the beach and the promenade
Do you also want to see the Fallas of Valencia?
If you visit Gandía in March, you can also take the opportunity to experience the Fallas of Valencia, declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Valencia is about an hour away by car or train, so it’s easy to take a day trip.
Some experiences you shouldn’t miss:
the mascletà in the Town Hall Square
the offering to Our Lady of the Forsaken
the great monuments of the special section
the spectacular Nit del Foc
A great time to discover Gandía
Las Fallas transform Gandía for a few days and showcase a city full of tradition, music and gunpowder.
If you visit the city in March you can enjoy a unique festive atmosphere and discover one of the most representative celebrations of Valencian culture.
