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La Tomatina (The Tomato Fight)
 
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When:  Aug 29,  2012

Where:  Buñol, Spain



Every last Wednesday of August, for almost 60 years, the town Buñol holds its traditional tomatoes fight (La tomatina). A crowd of 40 thousands people gather in the town's square for the most peculiar fiesta in Europe. The tradition that began 60 years ago as the fiesta of the town's patron turned into an event where the participants throw 10 tons of ripe tomatoes on one another.

The event that last for two hours from 11am to 13pm begins in a water fight.

The celebrators splash water all around, water splashes also come from the houses' windows and terraces. On the second stage the T-SHIRTS fight begins where the participants throw their shirts on one another.

Now, they are ready for the real thing - the tomato fight. Tomatoes are thrown from the terraces on the people who are on the streets, and from the street back to the people on the terraces. During the 2 hours of the fight, huge tracks pour tons of tomatoes to the street.

The participants that get new ammunition energize the fight while more and more tracks spill tomatoes to the street. The street turns into a red tomatoes juice river. This is a unique event that can't be compared to nothing in the world.

Due to the numerous visitors during the festival days and the high demand for accommodations it is recommended to check hotel rates and book rooms well in advance. 

The red color covers now everything in the street and becomes the dominant color of the whole environment.

The events of Buñol's are similar to those of the oranges throwing, ''Ivrea Carnival'', that is held in the winter in Ivrea Italy.

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IMPORTANT:
Please note that the details of the event are subject to change. We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers before making any travel arrangements.


Event related information:

Links: La tomatina -The Official Site
   
Contact:
valencia@touristinfo.net
Tourist Information Centre Valencia Region
Comunitat Valenciana
Aptdo. de Correos 48
46100 Burjassot.
Valencia-Spain
   
Admission fee: Free








Spain - background and overview:

Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). A peaceful transition to democracy following the death of dictator Francisco FRANCO in 1975, and rapid economic modernization (Spain joined the EU in 1986), have given Spain one of the most dynamic economies in Europe and made it a global champion of freedom. Continuing challenges include Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorism and relatively high unemployment.

[Courtesy of The World Factbook]
 

Spain





Spain details

Location: Southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and Pyrenees Mountains, southwest of France.
Languages:
Castilian Spanish 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%; note - Castilian is the official language nationwide; the other languages are official regionally.
Climate:
Temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast.
Capital:
Madrid
Time Zone:
UTC+1 ,(Summer UTC+2)
Currency (code):
Euro (EUR)
Call Code:
+34
Electric Power:
220v 50Hz
Tourist office:
INSTITUTO DE TURISMO DE ESPAÑA - TURESPAÑA Jose Lázaro Galdiano, 6, 28071 Madrid - Tel.913433500
Tourist website:
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