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Are you looking for an extraordinary experience in the summer 2011?

Then you should go to Valencia, more precisely to Bunol, the place where the Tomatina festival takes place and in which playing and throwing with tomatoes is allowed and strongly recommended. It is a tradition with thousands of people from all over the world willing to participate in this battle of tomatoes.

The rules are simple: don´t be afraid to get dirty and jump on each other. All you need now is a hotel in Valencia or an apartment in Valencia, a little craziness and a real desire to enjoy and have fun!

In 2009, 45,000 people gathered using 125 tons of tomatoes throwing them at eachother. It is important to note that the tomatoes used to be rotten and were not sellable.

This amazing tradition began in 1945 when the young at that time found themselves at the center of the village of Buñol. People started throwing tomatoes after a man which caused a huge riot afterwards.

This year's Tomatina 2011will take place on the 31^st of August, so do not hesitate to participate and meet the basic safety rules, namely use prohibited bottles, dangerous objects, the tomatoes must be crushed before being thrown and the battle must be stopped when the bell is rung after the second time.

How to get to Tomatina 2011

Bunol is a town and municipality in the province of Valencia, Spain and is situated approximately 38 km west of the provincial and autonomous community capital city, Valencia.

The majority of people travelling to the Tomatina festival stay in Valencia and make the trip to Bunol for the day of the tomato battle.

There are various options to reach Buñol from Valencia city. One possibility could be, to rent a car. Another option would be to take the train to Buñol.

You also could take the bus in Valencia, to Buñol. The bus leaves from "Estación del Norte", the central train station in Valencia at 08.30 hour on Wednesday the 31^st of August 2011. Then the bus will return to Valencia (from the football field in Buñol) at 15.00 hour. The price of this bus ticket is €30,-. The ticket for the bus, you need to book online.

Terra Mitica is an amusement park in Benidorm (Alicante province, Spain). The focus is on rides and water rides, such as water slides, wild river rides, carousels and roller coasters based on American style. A battle on the pirate ship is also part of the program. The scenery is inspired by the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean. Therefore, the park is divided into five zones: Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia and The Islands, which lie all around the represented Mediterranean lake.

The theme park is an ideal destination if you plan to spend your holidays in Benidorm as it is just a few minutes away. There is also the possibility to book a Benidorm Hotel + Terra Mitica tickets together.

In addition to the attractions in the different areas there are also more than 50 different shows offered in the park. You can watch the exotic dances of the priests of goddess Isis, listen to Greek myths and stories or watch the black knights with their thrilling battle.
Therefore, Terra Mitica stands for thrill, fun as well as entertainment. 

Opening times:

July 15^th to September 4^th from 10.00 to 24.00 clock. Consult calendar for the rest of the year.

Terra Mitica Prices:

Adults: day pass € 32, Two-day ticket 45 €,
Children / Seniors: Day ticket € 24, Two-day ticket 32 €
Afternoon ticket from July to September from 5 pm to 12 pm : Adults 18 €, children 14 €

Benicassim Festival 2011 is a 4-day festival of music taking place in Benicassim on the east coast of Spain between Valencia and Barcelona. Benicassim 2011 takes place the weekend of July 14 to July 17, 2011.

The Benicassim Festival is one of the biggest music festivals in Europe. The lineup is always impressive!

Take the opportunity to spend a holiday in Spain and book a cheap hotel Benicassim to complete your stay after the concert in Benicassim.

Program information of Benicassim Festival 2011

Thursday:

The Streets, Paolo Nutini, Pendulum, Plan B, Chase & Status, Congotronics Vs Rockers, Crystal Fighters, Dorian, Julieta Venegas, Aldo Linares, Anna Calvi, Grupo Salvaje, Henry Saiz, Jack Beats, Layabouts, Violens

Friday:

Brandon Flowers, The Strokes, Elbow, James Murphy, Friendly Fires, The Stranglers, Atom Rhumba, Herman Dune, The Juan MacLean, nudozurdo, The 1945, Ainara LeGardon, The Marzipan Man, The Morning Benders,O Emperor, The Paris Riots, Zombie Zombie

Saturday:

Arctic Monkeys, Mumford & Sons, Primal Scream, Beirut, Big Audio Dynamite, Bombay Bicycle Club, Amable, Astrud & Col·lectiu Brossa, Lori Meyers, Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club, Logo, McEnroe, Nadadora, Smile, Spectrals, Tame Impala

Sunday:

Arcade Fire, Portishead, Tinie Tempah, Noah & The Whale Professor Green, Antònia Font, CatPeople, The Go! Team, The Joy Formidable, And So I Watch You From Afar, Anika, The Coronas from Ireland, Indienella, Hidrogenesse, Veronica Falls

Price of Benicassim Festival

The 4- day pass is from 165 € to 187 €.

How to get to Benicassim Festival?

By car
Take the motorway AP-7 until Castellon 12 km north of Barcelona and then take the exit to the highway N-340.

By plane
The two nearest airports are: the airport of Valencia and Reus. You will then take the bus or train to get to Benicassim.

By train
From the major cities in Spain, you can take the RENFE train to Benicassim.

By bus
You can take the bus from the capital cities and major European cities to Barcelona, Valencia and Alicante with Eurolines, Alsa, Starbus or National Express.

From the major cities in Spain, you should take a bus to Castellón, located 14 km from Benicassim.

Finally, you can take a bus from Castellon to Benicasim Autos Mediterraneo.

Where to stay during the festival Benicassim 2011?

Benicassim Costa Azahar is located between Barcelona and Valencia on the Spanish coast. We therefore advise you to book an apartment Benicassim Costa Azahar if you do not want to stay there or even rent an apartment Oropesa or in location Castellon. A campsite will be at your disposal if you have a weekend pass Benicassim.