July 27th, 2011
La Tomatina - Tomato Food Fight in Valencia Spain
La Tomatina - Tomato Food Fight in Valencia Spain
Posted by Viola Woolcott
“La Tomatina” is said to be Spain’s most famous and popular ‘ fiesta’. People come together from all corners of the planet to take part in the worlds biggest, craziest tomato fight. Beyond any shadow of a doubt this will be more than messy.
The Spanish Festival takes place in Valencia, which is in the east of Spain in a village called “Buñol”. This is a yearly event and happens on the last Wednesday in August and starts at 10am.
La Tomatina has become a highlight in the festivals of Spain. And once the tomato lorries arrive with their 100+ tons of tomatoes, it is almost impossible to get into the central Piazza del Pueblo.
“Bunol” is a small village with a population of 9000 people, which on the day of La Tomatina increases to some 35000 + people.
If you are planning to be there to fling squashed tomatoes at each other, be there on August 31st. It’s a week-long festival and features music, parades, dancing, and of course fireworks.
Not my kind of thing, so don’t look out for me. Lucky I don’t have to clean up the the mess. 
And before I forget, bring your goggles.
For more information please click here - “La Tomatina“
For more information please click here - “La Tomatina“ Tours
