La Tomatina is a food fight festival held every year on the last Wednesday of August in Buñol, a small town close to Valencia. The festival attracts over 40,000 people and is known as the biggest food fight in the world. Over 125 tons of ripe tomatoes provided by the town hall are thrown in the streets where people, locals and tourists alike, are allowed to fight for exactly one hour on that day. What happens in Buñol on that day? The festivities begin at around 11 a.m. on the main square of...
The annual Fiesta Major de Gracia just started in the streets of the picturesque Gracia district in Barcelona and will take place until August 21st. The celebration of the neighborhood consists of a week full of events, concerts, shows, parades and amazing fireworks and is the place to be in these hot days in August! Every year the district of Gracia welcomes thousands of visitors and tourists along its streets and alleyways to dance, drink and have fun until the early morning! The Festival The...
Verano en España, mes de agosto. El ventilador no es suficiente para refrescar el salón de casa. Bebes agua, refrescos, continuamente pero no te quitan la sed. Quieres salir pero no sabes dónde ir o qué hacer. Es el momento de coger ropa fresquita y lanzarse a combatir el calor con un buen plan en la ciudad. En este blog te proponemos algunos para Sevilla. ¡Tómate un helado! La primera opción de todas es tomarse un helado. Existen varias heladerías de renombre en el centro de...
It’s no wonder Barcelona is such a popular summer destination, you have the culture of a city with the enjoyment of the beach! There are many different types of beaches in Barcelona and the surrounding areas, so there is definitely something for everyone and sometimes it’s worth taking a train or a drive to find your perfect summer paradise. Here are our top recommendations… Relax – If you just want somewhere quiet… A chiringuito on Ocata beach Montgat: Just a...
