Festivals in August
The most famous event in August is the tomato fight in Bunol, near Valencia, where lots of grown men (and women) gather in the streets to throw tomatoes at each other. But for shear quantity of festivals in August, it would have to be Northern Spain, with the Santander music festival and other festivities in one of Spain's least explored regions.
Essential Tomatina Tomato Fight Guide
Essential guide to the Tomatina Tomato Fight. How to get to Buńol, what to expect at Tomatina and tips and advice to get through the Tomatina Tomato Fight alive! Plus: pictures of the Tomatina Tomato Fight and the Ham Up a Greasy Pole before it.
Essential guide to the Tomatina Tomato Fight. How to get to Buńol, what to expect at Tomatina and tips and advice to get through the Tomatina Tomato Fight alive! Plus: pictures of the Tomatina Tomato Fight and the Ham Up a Greasy Pole before it.
The Best of Spain's Festivals in August
With so much going on in Spain's towns and villages every day, it's easy to miss some amazing festivities. There's nothing worse than coming into town just as the locals are tidying up from their festival. Read about the best events going on in August.
With so much going on in Spain's towns and villages every day, it's easy to miss some amazing festivities. There's nothing worse than coming into town just as the locals are tidying up from their festival. Read about the best events going on in August.
New Year's Eve in August, Bérchules, Granada
One of the most bizarre festivals in Spain, the tiny village of Bérchules celebrates New Year's Eve TWICE - once at the normal time and once in August! Pictures of this wacky event.
One of the most bizarre festivals in Spain, the tiny village of Bérchules celebrates New Year's Eve TWICE - once at the normal time and once in August! Pictures of this wacky event.