La Tomatina fills Buñol, Spain, on the last Wednesday of August: tens of thousands of people and over a hundred tonnes of ripe tomatoes in the world’s biggest tomato fight.

Origins (short version)

Local lore points to a 1945 parade scuffle that spilled into a vegetable stall—tomato throwing stuck, was briefly banned, then returned as an official festival.

How to join

  • Tickets: limited (~20k); buy early via official / authorised channels.
  • Clothes: clothes and shoes you can ruin; goggles help.
  • Rules: squash tomatoes before throwing; follow safety staff; no bottles.

Around Buñol

Combine with Valencia day trips, local food, and nearby sights once you rinse off. Keep roaming/eSIM data for tickets, maps, and meetup points.