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Valencia’s 24th Kite Festival Fills Cabanyal Beach with Colorful Displays

Hundreds of attendees enjoy acrobatic kite exhibitions, family activities, and competitions on a sunny spring day.

València celebra el XXIV Festival de Cometas en la playa del Cabanyal
València celebra el XXIV Festival de Cometas en la playa del Cabanyal
València celebra el XXIV Festival de Cometas en la playa del Cabanyal

Overview

  • The XXIV Festival de Cometas is underway at Valencia’s Cabanyal beach, featuring 30 exhibition kites, including 30-meter giants costing up to €6,000.
  • The event, organized by Grupo A Riure and Milotxes Club, is supported by the Fundación Deportiva Municipal and involves over 60 pilots and organizers.
  • The festival showcases individual and team acrobatic flights with static and 3D kites of various shapes and colors, creating a stunning aerial spectacle.
  • Hundreds of visitors, including locals and tourists, are attending, with many flying their own kites outside the designated exhibition area, adding to the vibrant atmosphere.
  • Complementary activities include a children’s kite-building workshop and competitions for the best handcrafted kite and kite-handling skills.