| Magdalena Festival Fira i Festes de la Magdalena | |
|---|---|
| Dates | February–March–April (depending on the year) |
| Begins | The third Saturday of Lent |
| Ends | Eight days after the start of the festival |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Castellón de la Plana, Spain |
| Fiesta of International Tourist Interest | |
| Designated | 2010 |
The Magdalena Festival is the main festivity of Castellón de la Plana, the capital city of the province of Castelló, in the Valencian Community, Spain. It commemorates the origins of the city, recalling the move of the city from the Hill of Mary Magdalene to the fertile coastal plain in 1251.
This festival lasts for 9 days. It starts on the third Saturday of Lent and it was declared a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest in 2010.[1]