Festivities of the Magdalena
Festivals of International Tourist Interest Our festivals present a distinguishing component with regard to the celebrations of other towns and cities. This city does not celebrate this festival in honor of Mary Magdalene, its patron saint, like most places, but to commemorate its origins. The Lenten penitential pilgrimage, the historic memory the city’s move from […]
Festival of Saint Peter
THESE FESTIVALS HAVE BEEN DECLARED OF TOURIST INTEREST AUTONOMIC. The maritime district comes alive with a special intensity during this festival and even the fishing industry dies down to take part. The whole port puts on its party best for the celebration of different shows. This is a popular festival in honor of the city’s […]
Street Festivals
THIS IS THE “FESTA OF CARRER” (STREET FESTIVAL). Each one of the different areas has known how to preserve their traditional flavor and culture. Their festivals are the truest and most genuine expression of their own local folklore. Without those components, the festival would be meaningless and reduced to mere external acts that pass quickly […]
Night of San Juan
On June 23rd, the beaches of Castellón’s coast are filled with light on the night of San Juan. This light comes from the bonfires lit by the people of Castellón to celebrate the summer solstice. The fireworks displays and the “Encuentro de Bestias de Fuego” (“Encounter of the Fire Beasts”, a performance with actors and […]
Carnestoltes in Grau de Castelló
The Carnival, known as Carnestoltes, is an important festival celebrated in the Grao. The streets of the Grao, the maritime district of Castellón, are filled with different and colourful fancy dress costumes. This enjoyable and fun festival is celebrated every February. Kids and grown ups enjoy the festival in the Grao and they fill the […]
Stopover in Castelló
Come to the feast of the sea Castelló plans to host the V edition of Escala a Castelló from April 21 to 25 with the participation of 11 ships, among them the Oostersheld, Morgester, Mircea, Nao Victoria, Galeón Andalucía, Pascual Flores, Goleta Cervantes Saavedra, etc. Visits to the ships and a wide range of activities […]
