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This religious festival celebrates the pilgrimage of Cristo de la Salud (Christ of Health). The procession begins at the Plaça de la Sequiota in front of the parish church, and proceeds to the boat launch. Here, with much music and fanfare, the Christ effigy is placed into a boat and taken out onto the lake, followed by other boats packed with villagers from El Palmar and neighbouring villages of Catarroja and Silla. After being taken around the lake the effigy is returned to the church and there is a mascletà, or gunpowder celebration.
Spectators wishing to book a spot on a boat to follow along should make arrangements at least six weeks in advance, although with a bit of luck it may be possible to find a spot on the same day by asking around; going rates are €10 per passenger.
La Barraca del Tío Aranda
The oldest building in El Palmar dates from the 19th century, and is the only one which still has the original construction of adobe walls, packed clay floor, wooden ceiling, and thatched roof. It is not open to the public, but visitors can appreciate it from the outside.
Hermitage of the Saints of the Stone
The 14th-century chapel was modified in the 17th century, and is a good example of Gothic architecture from the Reconquista period. It is dedicated to Saints Abdón and Senén, patron saints of the nearby city of Sueca, and on 29 July it is a pilgrimage destination from Sueca during the festival of Benissants de la Pedra.
A Republican battery and artillery site from the Spanish Civil War.
Centro de Interpretación Racó de l'Olla / Racó de l'Olla Interpretation Centre
The visitor centre can offer information on bird life in the area, and has an observation tower, two bird observatories, and a nature trail through a smaller lagoon. Ample parking is available nearby, and the nearest EMT bus stop is located a short distance to the north.