If you are coming to Valencia for the first time in Fallas, you will probably think it is total chaos, you won’t know where to sleep if you haven’t booked in advance, how to get here, where you can park, or even when the shops open while the fiesta is on.
The whole area of the historical centre is closed off to traffic with the construction of the Fallas, the “mascletas” fireworks, the award ceremonies, the parades and other events, so it is not at all advisable to use your car to get around Valencia when the Fallas Festival is in full swing.
Traffic jams can block whole avenues for hours, especially around nightfall. The best thing to do is use public transport, taxis, the underground, the bus or the local trains if you are coming from nearby towns.
In the city centre it’s best to get around on foot.
If you come from outside by car, the best thing is to leave it in a well-known place if you know the city, or in a car park, and gat around using urban transport.
Remember not to leave any valuable objects inside your car, or anything in view. Don’t park in the darkest, most secluded corner.
Like any festival with crowds of people, there are pickpockets. We recommend that you don’t carry large sums of money or important documents. Make a photocopy of your identity document and that should be enough. Leave everything else at the hotel.
Another big factor is the Valencian weather at this time of year. Spring is always hot and temperatures are high in the middle of the day, although it’s a good idea to take warm clothing for the dawns.
Showers of rain are also common, so you ought to carry a raincoat or umbrella.
If you plan to stay at a hotel, inn or hostel, you should book as early as possible as most of them are 100% full up during festival time.
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