Porrat de la Sang in Tavernes
The Porrat de la Sang, also known as the Porrat de la Sang, is one of the most unique popular traditions in Tavernes de la Valldigna. It takes place on the second Wednesday of July at Clot de la Font, a much-loved natural area in the Valldigna valley.
The event combines a traditional fair, local products, sweets, crafts, neighbourhood gatherings and activities. More than just a festive market, the porrat keeps alive a traditional Valencian way of gathering on a special date.
Porrat de la SangDate, location and atmosphere
The Porrat de la Sang is traditionally held on the second Wednesday of July. Clot de la Font fills with people from Tavernes and the Valldigna for an afternoon of strolling, shopping and family atmosphere.
Held on the second Wednesday of July, in the afternoon.
Clot de la Font, at the foot of the Ombria mountain.
Popular, family-friendly, regional and closely linked to tradition.
Stalls, local products, sweets, crafts and activities.
A porrat with more than 150 years of history
The tradition of the Porrat de la Sang dates back at least to the second half of the 19th century. Local sources place its celebration since 1860, making it an event with more than 150 years of continuity, linked to Blood Day and the gathering of the Valldigna at Clot de la Font.
A natural meeting place
Clot de la Font is not just any setting. Its landscape value gives the porrat its own identity: people come here to walk, shop, have a snack, meet friends and enjoy a tradition that combines nature, memory and community life.
Products, sweets and fair atmosphere
A porrat is a traditional fair linked to a festivity. In Tavernes it keeps the essence of stalls with local products, nuts, sweets and crafts, while also including cultural and family-friendly activities.
What the Porrat feels like
The porrat afternoon has a calm and local rhythm. Visitors find stalls, conversations, small purchases, snack-time atmosphere and an easy way to discover Valencian festive culture.
Local products, sweets, nuts and handmade items fill the route.
The porrat is an excuse to meet, stroll and share the afternoon at the Clot.
The programme may include cultural, leisure and family activities.
A tradition to complete your visit
The Porrat de la Sang fits perfectly into a summer getaway to Tavernes de la Valldigna: beach in the morning, Clot de la Font in the afternoon and a walk through the city or dinner at the end of the day.
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A visual selection of the atmosphere, stalls and popular participation in this July tradition in Tavernes.
