Take part in the festivities of La Tomatina
If you have ever dreamed of literally participating in a tomato war, it is time to make it a reality during your trip to Spain. Most visitors at the end of their trip to Spain will say that taking part in the festivities of La Tomatina is one of the most enjoyable things to do in Spain. La Tomatina Festival is an annual event held near Valencia, Bunol, is held every August and attracts a large number of participants to this country. Serving as the venue for many festivals throughout the year, La Tomatina often attracts more than 40,000 participants and makes for one of the most memorable events imaginable.
At 10:00 am on the day of the festival, a chunk of Jamon (Spanish ham) is hung atop a sleek pole in the town square. To obtain the Jamon, the player must climb the pole. And the prize for the winner in addition to delicious Spanish ham also gets the admiration of locals as well as tourists. At 11:00 am sharp, the La Tomatina festival gets underway with a big bang. The event literally starts with a huge fireworks show, and then a food fight that lasts for an hour follows. Over 150,000 tomatoes were splattered throughout the event, and everyone (including the town) was almost painted crimson.
Furthermore, attendance at the festival also requires a ticket due to its popularity. Visitors will have to pay 10€ for this biggest and most unique food fight.
In brief:
- Taking part in the festivities of La Tomatina is one of the most memorable events while in Spain.
- The La Tomatina festival gets underway with a big bang at 11:00 am sharp.
- Visitors will have to pay 10€ for the entry ticket.
