Low-cost plans for your visit to Valencia during Fallas

Enjoy Valencia during Fallas 🔥 at the best price

The Fallas are just around the corner, and for all those tourists coming to Valencia for the first time, the experience can be a bit chaotic. We won’t deny that Valencia is packed with people and that the Falleros have their own plans, so… what to do in Valencia during Fallas? There’s a wide variety of things to do, from attending a despertà (a kind of party) to a late-night festival. However, it’s best to do it at the lowest possible price.

So you can enjoy Valencia during Fallas in the most pleasant way possible, without missing out on much and at an incredible price, we suggest the best low-cost plans you should try during your stay in Valencia during Fallas.

7 Low-Cost Plans to Experience Valencia During Fallas

The illuminated streets

If there’s one thing that identifies Valencia during Fallas, besides its monuments, it’s its illuminated streets. Many of them compete with each other to see who can achieve the best illumination. However, the lighting of Cuba Street and Sueca Street are the best known and most anticipated. It’s best to go to the lighting, but if you can’t, a stroll through the Russafa neighborhood and see them is a must.

The tour of the Fallas monuments

Valencians complain—at least those who aren’t true Fallas fans—that there’s a Fallas monument on every corner in Valencia, and this is almost certainly true. However, there are some monuments that are well worth seeing and visiting; they’re a great low-cost option! The Na Jordana Falla, the Jerusalem Convent Falla, the Pilar Falla, and the Sueca-Literato Azorín Falla are the most important and the best to see year after year.

Chocolate, fritters and churros for breakfast

Life in Valencia during Fallas begins very early thanks to the despertàs (the “despertàs”). Falleros wake up at 6 a.m. to begin a barrage of firecrackers to get the city back into the festive spirit and keep life going. Therefore, if you’re an early riser, for whatever reason, it ‘s essential to stop at one of the stalls lining the streets of Valencia during Fallas and enjoy their churros, buñuelos, and hot chocolates early in the morning while listening to the despertà.

The offering to the Virgin

If there’s one thing Valencians especially adore, it’s the day of the Offering to the Mare de Deu. A stop in the Plaza de la Virgen is a must because, in addition to being cheap, you’ll enjoy a constant parade of falleras and falleros who come to present their offering to the city’s patron saint. You can go during the peak of the festival, on the 17th and 18th, or wait until it’s over to see the entire monument, on the 19th and 20th.

The mascletàs

Valencia during Fallas is especially known for its mascletàs, and for good reason! Who doesn’t love enjoying a good rhythm of firecrackers in the midday sun? Well, this is one of the best daytime plans you can make during your stay in Valencia during Fallas. The Town Hall Square has an unparalleled atmosphere. But be prepared with layers, as the sun is very treacherous this time of year.

The Night of Fire

On the night of March 18th , to celebrate Father’s Day, Valencians gather in the Alameda to enjoy one of the best fireworks displays of the year. This night is, for many, the best of all the Fallas. It takes place at 1:30 a.m., so stay tuned.

The Paellas of the Cedar

As true tourists, you’re sure to want to enjoy a good, authentic Valencian paella. Well, if you want to do it on the cheap, the best thing is to head to the Cedro area on the night of the 18th , where one of the best and most anticipated paella competitions is being held in the pub district. The ideal thing is to participate, but if you can’t manage it, you can always buy a plate of paella for a group of friends.