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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.

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.