Fallas

From 15 to 19 March, the streets of Benicarló are invaded by the sound of fireworks, smoke from barbecues in the streets and the man-made figures of the ‘Fallas’ from the 13 different associations in the town. The origin of this festival dates back to an old carpenters’ tradition when they burned old junk on the eve of their patron saint’s day. Over the years this has evolved and has now adopted a sense of irony and criticism.
In 1974 the first Benicarló ‘Falla’ «El despertar» was erected, kick-starting the rest of the ‘Fallas’ which have evolved in the town to this day. Benicarló Fallas have been designated a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest.
In 2016, UNESCO declared the ‘Fallas’ an “Intangible Heritage of Humanity”, which is worldide recognition for a festival which grows year by year and spreads like gunpowder.
Events featured during ‘Fallas’ which should not be missed are: “la cridà”, “la cabalgata del ninot”, “la mascletà” and “la nit de la cremà”.