Fiestas de la Mare de Déu de la Salut

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Come and discover a festival spilling over with symbolism, music and art. A sample of our Intangible Heritage protected by UNESCO.

Every 7 and 8 September, the town of Algemesí celebrates the Festival of the Virgin of Health, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO in 2011.

During this celebration, the streets fill with music, colour and tradition to pay homage to the town's patron saint, whose image, according to legend, was found in the 15th century on the trunk of a mulberry tree.

What began as a neighbourhood celebration spread throughout the town, becoming over the years a symbol of Valencian identity and culture. It is something you have to see in Algemesí, if you are able to time your visit for this celebration! Moreover, the rituals of this celebration have been passed down through the generations and are a reflection of the various cultures that have been part of our history.

On 6 September, the Nit del Retorn, marks the start of these festivities in Algemesí, with the bells of the Parish Church of Saint James the Apostle pealing incessantly in memory of the miraculous return of the image from Alzira. From the 7th onwards, the streets become a living museum, where traditional dances such as the Muixeranga, Bastonets, Carxofa, Arquets, Pastoretes, Bolero and Tornejants are performed, accompanied by the music of the dolçaina and tabalet. It is a festival that unites faith, culture and tradition, in which the whole town participates, and which is kept alive from generation to generation. Don't miss the Mare de Déu de la Salut Festival to discover our most deeply rooted traditions!

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Start date

07/09/2025

Ending date

08/09/2025

Type of interest

Tourist interest