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Valencia, Spain
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Festival or event · Spain · Valencian Community
La Tomatina
A giant tomato fight held in the town of Bunol every late summer.
Paid entry about 3 h
For storytellers
Why La Tomatina matters
Once a year, the small town of Bunol, west of Valencia, turns into a sea of red as thousands of people throw tomatoes at each other. It lasts about an hour and is strictly organised, with tickets and rules. Wear old clothes and goggles. It's messy, crazy fun, and one of Spain's most famous festivals.
Talking points
- The festival takes place on the last Wednesday of August.
- Entry is by ticket and the numbers are limited.
- Squash the tomatoes before throwing them, as the rules say.
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Good to know: Tickets are required and sell out; check the official site for the year.
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