From the bullrunning in Pamplona to the tomato fight in Bunyol, Spain is renowned for its fiestas. But there’s so much more on offer than these international events as every single city, town and village celebrates local festivities at some point during the year.
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Spain is the land of fiesta, where cultural traditions burst into life through a remarkable selection of festivals which transform ordinary towns and villages into extraordinary places of celebration. These events are profound expressions of regional identity, historical legacy and communal spirit.
Running of the Bulls in Pamplona
The running of the bulls in July is the most internationally renowned festival in Spain. It is famous encierro, or bull run, where participants run alongside fighting bulls through narrow city streets.
Fallas Festival of Fire in Valencia
In March, Valencia hosts the Las Fallas Festival in which satirical, papier-mâché structures are displayed throughout the city before a dramatic finale when they are ceremoniously burned
Tomatina Tomato Fight in Buñol
Held in the small town of Buñol every August, this is a massive tomato fight. It involves throwing vast quantities of tomatoes at fellow participants which transforms the town’s streets into a pulpy mess.
Spain is made up of 17 regions known as “comunidades autónomas”. Each of these communities displays real diversity in their cultural and culinary traditions. From Catalonia and the Basque Country to Galicia and Andalucia, visitors can enjoy limitless travel through these fascinating regions.
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