Whether you want to protect your newborn baby from evil spirits or take part in the world's largest tomato fight, Spain has a festival to satisfy your every whim - no matter how bizarre or quirky that may be.
Although the world's largest food fight - the Tomatina tomato festival - is perhaps one of its most well known festivals it is still want of its best, so make sure to start here (in Bunol, Valencia) on your tour of Spain's unusual attractions. Similarly, the Running of the Bulls festival in Pamplona is one of Spain's most infamous and strangest practices. Here a dozen or so bulls will be released into the town's streets and participants - who have to be older than 18 - have to stay ahead of them.
If you fancy cooling down, be sure to check out Lanjaron's big water fight, which happens every June. It's great for kids and a perfect way to combat the scorching Spanish sun. If you're single or travelling without the kids, consider joining in La Rioja's wine fight. If you fancy something a little less aggressive, consider stopping by celebrations in Cadiar or Toro where they fill their fountains with the grape-based beverage.
For a more surreal experience, one of the strangest of Spain's festivals happens in Castrillo de Murcia and Las Hogueras de San Juan at the El Colacho festival, which aims to protect babies from evil. The spirits are fended off by grown men who dress up as devils who jump over the infants. A similar thing is done in Alicante to ward off disease and people dressed up as devils jump through bonfires.
New Year sees other unusual traditions, especially in Valencia, as locals run through the streets in their intimates. However, the colour is important and in spirit of the festive season, has to be red. If you're worried about catching a cold, perhaps the annual flour fight, which occurs on Dec. 28, is more suited to your interests, which acknowledges the Day of the Innocents and is the closest to snow you'll probably get in this part of Spain.
Although the world's largest food fight - the Tomatina tomato festival - is perhaps one of its most well known festivals it is still want of its best, so make sure to start here (in Bunol, Valencia) on your tour of Spain's unusual attractions. Similarly, the Running of the Bulls festival in Pamplona is one of Spain's most infamous and strangest practices. Here a dozen or so bulls will be released into the town's streets and participants - who have to be older than 18 - have to stay ahead of them.
If you fancy cooling down, be sure to check out Lanjaron's big water fight, which happens every June. It's great for kids and a perfect way to combat the scorching Spanish sun. If you're single or travelling without the kids, consider joining in La Rioja's wine fight. If you fancy something a little less aggressive, consider stopping by celebrations in Cadiar or Toro where they fill their fountains with the grape-based beverage.
For a more surreal experience, one of the strangest of Spain's festivals happens in Castrillo de Murcia and Las Hogueras de San Juan at the El Colacho festival, which aims to protect babies from evil. The spirits are fended off by grown men who dress up as devils who jump over the infants. A similar thing is done in Alicante to ward off disease and people dressed up as devils jump through bonfires.
New Year sees other unusual traditions, especially in Valencia, as locals run through the streets in their intimates. However, the colour is important and in spirit of the festive season, has to be red. If you're worried about catching a cold, perhaps the annual flour fight, which occurs on Dec. 28, is more suited to your interests, which acknowledges the Day of the Innocents and is the closest to snow you'll probably get in this part of Spain.
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Catherine McCulloch is a travel writer who often goes on trips to Spain. Click here for great deals on places to stay and flights from MyTravel.
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