This Easter, the best monas and panquemados are chosen by the Guild of Bakers and Pastry Chefs of Valencia. The association typically announces the winners of its Easter sweets contest in different categories.
In 2026, these are some of the best Easter cakes and panquemados in the city, according to awards given by Valencia’s own bakers in previous years.
Horno Bells is proclaimed the winner in 2026 of the best traditional mona. Among the Valencian bakeries bearing the seal of the Valencia Guild of Bakers and Pastry Chefs, Horno Bells—with locations on Enric Taulet and Manuel Candela streets (Valencia)—has been chosen as the winner of the best traditional mona in the 39th edition of the Easter Sweets Contest organized by the Valencia Guild of Bakers and Pastry Chefs.
Moreno Ponce
The Moreno Ponce bakery won first prize for traditional monas at the 37th Easter Sweets Contest 2024 organized by the Guild of Bakers and Pastry Chefs of Valencia.
Forn Germán
In 2023, it won first prize for the best panquemado in Valencia, according to the city’s Bakers’ Guild. An essential neighborhood bakery this Easter.
La Tahona del Abuelo
It is the winning bakery of the 2023 Bakers’ Guild awards, with the best Easter mona in Valencia.
L’artesana
Horno L’Artesana in Valencia was chosen in 2024 as the best place to buy a panquemado during Holy Week.
Monplá
Valencia is lucky to have Monpla, one of the best bakeries in the world that makes panquemados, panettones, and other sweets that are to die for.
Horno Pastelería San Antonio
On the outskirts of Valencia, in San Antonio de Benagéber, lies one of the best bakeries to buy Easter monas. In 2022, it received several awards from the guild.
They also have a location in the Mercat Central, where they make a 1-kilo croissant filled with your favorite cream, such as pistachio or chocolate. It is the largest in Valencia.
Inma Moliner
This bakery in Mislata was recently chosen as the winner in the “Panquemao” category by the Valencia Bakers’ Guild in 2025.
Horno Vicente García
On the edge of the Ruzafa neighborhood lies this family-run bakery that makes one of the best monas in the city. A must-visit if you’re in the city center. It was chosen as the best traditional mona in 2025.
Forn Llatzer
This bakery is located near Campanar. It specializes in bread made with natural sourdough starter from its own culture and traditional Valencian pastries.
Moscardó Pancakes
True specialists in panquemado. This is a family-owned business with over half a century of history, widely recognized for its panquemados baked in a wood-fired oven.
David Esteve Pastisseria
One of the go-to bakeries if you’re looking for quality artisanal products. Its creations, such as panettone and mareteshan, have been the talk of the town. Its raisin and walnut cake and its monas are no exception.
Forn Les Netes
A neighborhood artisan bakery that made it onto the list of the best places to enjoy Easter mona in 2022.
