My Top Spanish Festivals
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 @ 8:19 PM
On many occasions while travelling through Spain I have stumbled accidently on the various Fiestas that are celebrated. So as my first of many posts, and also short and sweet first post, herewith my top festivals in Spain that I urge everyone to experience at least once.
- La Tomatina - Battle of the Tomatoes based in Bunol Valencia. This is most likely one of the most famous festivals that one can find, but not many people know when it is. I stumbled upon by luck celebrating my birthday in Spain. The festival takes place every year on the last Wednesday of August. Just a reminder, it only last 2 hours (the battle at least) from 11am - 1pm
- Las Hogueras de San Juan - As a man, I am instinctly drawn towards fire, maybe a BBQ or camp fire if I see one I would like to be around it. I was pleasntly surprised at the Las Hogueras de San Juan festival, with bonfires everywhere you look, which signals 5 days of parades and 5 nights of fireworks. It is based in Alicante on June 20th and has an amazing atmosphere of smoke, fire and lively people.
Well, when I have more time, I will be adding to the list but so far these are two great festivals for anyone to take part of.
Saludos