There is an attractive bullring in Barcelona with regular bullfights, attracting a lot of tourists. Find information below about bullfighting in Barcelona.
Is Bullfighting Popular in Barcelona?
Quite simply, no. Bullfighting is seen as being 'Spanish', and the inhabitants want to be seen as 'Catalan'. The Barcelona regional government banned bullfighting in 2004 but the decision was overturned. See Issues in Bullfighting for more on this subject.
There have been three bullrings in Barcelona - Plaza de el Torin which was built in 1834, but no longer exists; Plaza de las Arenas, which was built in 1900 but is no longer in use; and the present bullring, the Plaza de Toros Monumental, built in 1914.
Where is the Bullring in Barcelona?
The Plaza de Toros Monumental is on the corner of Gran Via de los Cortes Catalanes and Carrer de la Marina, about ten minutes walk from La Sagrada Familia.
When are the Bullfights in Barcelona?
Bullfights are every Sunday from April until September at 6pm. The last fight in 2006 will be on September 24.
Where Can I Buy Tickets to See a Bullfight in Barcelona?
There are two ticket offices:
- Calle Muntaner, 24 - Tel 93 453 38 21 Fax 93 451 69 98
- Plaza de Toros - Tel 93 245 58 02 Fax 93 232 71 58
