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La Tomatina Festival Starts This Week

2014-08-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

La Tomatina Oficial

This week the city of Buñol in Spain turns completely red with the annual La Tomatina Festival. The world’s biggest tomato fight this year starts August 27th.

Tags: Europe events, La Tomatina Festiva, Spain events

Wrapping A Spanish Summer Fest

2013-08-31 by Aleksandr Shatskih

From the Picasso Museum

For visitors to Barcelona this weekend, there’s a lot going on for end of Summer festive cultural events. Here’s a few things you won’t want to miss.

Tags: Barcelona events, Barcelona weekend, Spain events, Spain travel, Summer Barcelona

Monegros Desert Festival Begins Today

2011-07-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Monegros Festival

The Monegros Desert Festival, the biggest rave event in Spain this year, kicks off today for a weekend to remember in Spain. Tickets are still available for the 17 version of the event featuring world class performances across many genres.

Tags: Benga & Youngman, Boyz Noize, Busta Rhymes, David Guetta, Frivolous, Monegros Desert Festival, Monegros Festival, music festivals, Paco Osuna, Popof, Spain events, Spain travel, Steve Lawler

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