Pilota Sports Updated

Valencian pilota is alive and well in Camp de Túria

Escala i corda, raspall, frontó or llargues: the traditional Valencian ball game still has clubs, schools and fans across the area. The variants explained, and how to get started.

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· Updated 6 Oct 2026 · 1 min
Two players at the presentation of a Valencian pilota match
Foto: Francesc Fort · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Valencian pilota is the Valencian Community’s traditional sport par excellence, and in Camp de Túria it keeps clubs, schools and loyal fans who pack the courts for the big matches.

The variants

  • Escala i corda: the premier variant, played in a trinquet court with a rope across the middle.
  • Raspall: the ball is played low along the ground; it demands great agility.
  • Frontó: played against a front wall, very popular in schools for its simplicity.
  • Llargues and perxa: street variants where teams face each other in an open space.

Youth and schools

Pilota is part of school sports programmes and municipal sports schools in several towns — a great way for children to discover a sport rooted in local culture and language.

How to get started

  • Ask at your town hall’s sports department.
  • The Federació de Pilota Valenciana has information on clubs and competitions.
  • Players use a glove or hand protection: your club will advise on equipment.

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