La Tomatina 2025: Spain Tomato Fight Guide
Join the world's biggest food fight at La Tomatina in Buñol, Spain, with thousands of participants hurling tomatoes.
La Tomatina: The World's Biggest Food Fight
La Tomatina holds the Guinness World Record as the world's largest food fight, with 20,000 participants hurling approximately 120 tonnes of tomatoes in exactly one hour. What began as a spontaneous 1945 food fight has become one of Spain's most internationally famous festivals.
"We use overripe tomatoes specifically grown for the festival—they're too squishy to sell but perfect for throwing," explains Vicente Marti, a Tomatina organizer. "The acidity actually helps clean the streets, and the whole town is spotless within two hours of finishing."
2025 Event Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, August 27, 2025 |
| Location | Buñol, Valencia, Spain (population: 9,000) |
| Participants | 20,000 (capped by ticket) |
| Tomatoes | ~120 tonnes (6 trucks) |
| Duration | Exactly 1 hour |
| Official Website | tomatina.info |
Complete Schedule
| Time | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Streets close to vehicles | Arrive early |
| 8:00 AM | Town opens to ticket holders | Wristband check |
| 10:00 AM | Palo Jamón competition | Greased pole with ham on top |
| 11:00 AM | Water cannons fire | Get ready! |
| 11:00-12:00 PM | Tomato trucks arrive | 6 trucks, continuous unloading |
| 12:00 PM | Second cannon signals end | STOP throwing |
| 12:30 PM | Community cleanup begins | Help encouraged |
| 2:00 PM | Streets clean, town reopens | Remarkably fast |
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Price (2024) | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| General Entry | €12-15 | Access to event |
| VIP Package | €50-80 | Early entry, t-shirt, goggles |
| Tour Packages | €100-200 | Bus from Valencia, breakfast, entry |
Where to Buy: Official website (tomatina.info) starting late spring. Tickets sell out within days—set reminders.
What to Bring vs. Leave Behind
| Bring | Don't Bring |
|---|---|
| Old clothes you'll discard | Anything valuable |
| Goggles (essential!) | Good shoes |
| Closed-toe shoes (rubber) | Cameras (will be destroyed) |
| Waterproof phone pouch | Open-toed sandals |
| Small amount of cash | Bags (nowhere to store) |
| Change of clothes (in locker) | Bottles (prohibited) |
Transportation from Valencia
| Option | Cost | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train (Cercanías C-3) | €4-5 | 50 min | Extra trains on festival day |
| Tour Bus | €30-60 | 45 min | Includes guidance, breakfast |
| Rental Car | N/A | 40 min | Parking extremely limited |
| Taxi | €50-70 | 40 min | Share with others |
Recommendation: Take early train (6:00-7:00 AM departure from Valencia Nord). Last return train ~10 PM.
Survival Guide
During the Fight:
After the Fight:
