La Tomatina Need-To-Knows
20 things you need to know about SPAIN’S FAMOUS TOMATO FIGHT. What is La Tomatina? Spain’s tomato fight festival, the world’s biggest food fight, or a yearly battle fought between…
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La Tomatina 2023
La Tomatina 2023 is on Wednesday the 30th of August
And Stoke Travel’s beachside campsite is open from the 28th-31st of August
La Tomatina in Spain is the world’s biggest fruit fight, where every year thousands of travellers, warriors and party lovers gather to hurl tomatoes at each other. In 2023 La Tomatina will again take place in Buñol, a small village outside Valencia, where food fights with tomatoes have been happening since 1944 at least.
Stoke Travel has been coming to Valencia for La Tomatina for more than a decade now, and is La Tomatina’s party camping option, with dorm rooms, amazing breakfasts, open beer and sangria bar between 10am and 10pm, and more fun as you will be staying with like-minded travellers from all over the world.
Our all-inclusive La Tomatina packages:
🎟️ La Tomatina tickets (festival entry)
🏕️ Accommodation in a variety of deluxe camping options with bedding provided
🍳🍾 Chef-prepared gourmet breakfast every morning
🍻🍷 Open beer, wine and sangria bar between 10am and 10pm (€15/DAY)
⚡ 24 hour charging stations
💃 Plenty of parties with beats all day
🕵 Opportunities to explore Valencia or just enjoy some time on some Mediterranean beaches, and
make new best pals from all over the world.
€80
/Per Person Per Night
2 night min, flexible terms, group payments
Key Features
Buñol, near Valencia, Spain
28 August – 31 August, 2023
Meet us there or hop on a bus!
Young at heart, 18+
Boutique Camping Accommodation
Meals
Unlimited Beer & Sangria
Inclusions
Boutique Camping Accommodation
Twin-share pre-erected tents with foam mats and sleeping bags
Gourmet Bottomless Brunch
Tasty brunch daily with unlimited mimosas (all dietary requirements can be catered for)
Party With Amazing Travellers
Stoke daily campsite parties
The Famous Stoke Guides
Awesome guides
Open Campsite Bar (€15/DAY)
Serving unlimited beer and sangria
Beats & Vibes All Day
We only play bangers
Transport To & From The Tomato Fight
Return transport to and from the festival
A Breakfast Bloody Mary
On the morning of the tomato fight
Mediterranean Beach-side Location
Within walking distance of the campsite
Full Campground Facilities
Showers, amenities, pool, cafe
Use 2 or more nights from your Stoke Travel Passport
La Tomatina 2023
the Spanish food fight is as messy and fun as you’d expect it to be
Valencia’s La Tomatina is a bucketlist event that every year sees 20,000 people descend on the small town of Buñol just to throw tomatoes at their friends, enemies, strangers and loved ones. The history of La Tomatina is deep, with records of tomato fights in the village going back to 1944 at least, and today people come from all over the world to enjoy the experience of throwing some 120 tonnes of tomatoes at each other. It is quite simply the most fun you can have with your food, and Stoke Travel has more than a decade of experience bringing people to this one-of-a-kind spectacle.
la tomatina tickets
Buñol, the village where the tomato battle takes place, has limited space and given the growing number of interested tomato fighters coming from all over the world, the festival organisers have capped the number of allowed participants in the La Tomatina tomato fight to 20,000 (before the cap the number of attendees was getting close to 50,000 and the village’s narrow streets couldn’t safely support that number). This means that to enjoy La Tomatina you need to get a ticket from an authorised seller, and Stoke Travel has made sure that we have enough for the travellers who are staying with us at our beachside Valencia camp.
Enjoy Valencia & La tomatina from barcelona
But we don’t just come for La Tomatina. We like to use the opportunity to explore Valencia, Spain’s third biggest city with its parties, playas, paellas, and… oranges. Staying with Stoke Travel for La Tomatina includes your stay in teepees, or deluxe tents set-ups with beds and bedding, chef-prepared bottomless brunch breakfast buffet with unlimited mimosas and bloody marys on the morning of the tomato fight, open beer and sangria bar (€15/DAY), transfers to and from the tomato fight, Stoke Travel’s experienced guides, and beach games, good vibes, live music and plenty of parties outside the festival itself.
The Tomato Fight
The concept is quite simple – on August 30th tonnes and tonnes, 120 tonnes to be precise, of tomatoes are dumped in the village of Buñol and thousands of partiers from around the world scoop them up and hurl them at each other. It’s game on! While it is war, it’s a war of fun and love (deep down). Nobody gets hurt (hopefully), we all just get a little dirty. You don’t know the pleasure of hurling tomatoes until you’ve tried it, trust us. From the moment the canon fires signalling the start of the battle, we have about an hour to throw as many tomatoes as humanly possible – and there are millions to choose from, soft ones, hard ones, green ones, rotten ones, the choice is yours. Once the fight is done, we’ll wash off in the Buñol river, and then make our way back to Valencia (where we’ll continue to find tomato on our bodies for hours afterwards, if not days).
itinerary
Please make a note of the following times so you don’t miss out on all the yummy food and important transport departure times!
1
August 28
- 10am – Campsite opens for Check-in
- During the day – Beach activities or head into Valencia to see what the city has to offer
- Night time – Valencia night life
2
August 29 Foreplay Party
- 8am – 10am: Tasty, bottomless brunch is served.
- 6pm onwards: Foreplay party at the campsite kicks off with DJs (don’t forget your best party shirt)
- 3am: Bus returns to campsite
3
August 30 FIGHT!
- 3:30am – *Day Trip bus departs Barcelona
- 6am: Wake up!
- 6am – 7am: Tasty bottomless brunch with bloody marys
- 7am: Busses leave for Tomato Fight
- 10am: The crowd scrambles to reach a leg of ham balanced on a 5m high wooden pole. When (if) someone reaches this ham, the tomato fight officially begins!
- 11am: If no one reaches the ham before 11am a rocket is launched and trucks carrying tonnes and tonnes of tomatoes are dumped throughout the street. Prepare yourself for about an hour of absolute carnage of throwing fleshy fruit at strangers, friends, family, locals and tourists alike. Following the fight we’ll head back towards the buses. You can stop off to be rinsed for a coin donation by locals with their garden hoses. Remember to bring a spare change of clothes!
- 2pm: Busses leave to head back to camp
- 7pm – *Day trip bus leaves the campsite for Barcelona
- 8pm: Busses head to Official La Tomatina After Party
4
August 31st
- 3am – *Busses return from La Tomatina Afterparty
- 8am – 10am: Bottomless brunch
- Stoke Travel La Tomatina campsite closes
Valencia, Spain
We stay in the Coll Vert Camping, which is just south of Valencia city, next to the beach called Playa de Pinedo, in the Albufera National Park. Yep, it’s as beautiful as it sounds. The campsite is well connected to Valencia city, and we have our own private shuttles for La Tomatina Festival. The national park is located on a stretch of beautiful Mediterranean beaches, and by one of the most important wetlands in Spain (it’s also where paella was invented) and every year we arrive and blow the town’s collective mind.
Our camp is beachside… you can get out of your tent, make a beeline for the beach and be splashing about within 5 minutes of opening your sangria-soaked eye sockets. We’ve got full-time security, a bar, restaurant and shop onsite, a great swimming pool, clean amenities, great authentic Spanish atmosphere (it’s not uncommon to be invited into a family’s caravan for a meal of authentic local paella).
There is so much more to the region outside of the festivities! Valencia has a wonderful old walled city, great modern architecture, clubs, restaurants, beaches and bars. It’s just wonderful! Come and see it! You’re going to love it! We adore it!
CAMPSITE ADDRESS
Coll Vert Camping
Parque Natural de la Albufera — Playa de Pinedo
Ctra. Del Rio 486
46012
Valencia
Map & Directions
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Getting to the campsite from Valencia is easy peasy!
However you get to Valencia, whether by plane, train or bus, throw the campsite into Google Maps to find the quickest way to arrive.
From Valencia Airport to Coll Vert Camping
- You can take either line (there are two metro lines from the airport — 3 & 5) for 13 stops to the Alameda metro station. From the metro you walk about 3 minutes to the bus station on the corner of Porta de la Mar and Avignuda de Navarro Reverter. From that bus stop take the number 25 bus towards El Palmar/El Perelló for 12 stops (about 20 minutes) until the Coll Vert bus stop.
- Take the number 3 metro from the airport for 11 stops to Xativa metro station. From there walk 7 minutes to the bus stop at Gran Via Germanias-0.1 and take the 190A bus for 20 minutes to the Carrera del Riu stop.
From Valencia Train Station to Coll Vert Camping
- Chances are your train will come into the Valencia Nord station. If it doesn’t make your way there. From there walk 7 minutes to the bus stop at Gran Via Germanias-0.1 and take the 190A bus for 20 minutes to the Carrera del Riu stop.
- Take the number 5 metro from Xatvia station, outside Valencia Nord, to Alameda metro station. From the metro you walk about 3 minutes to the bus station on the corner of Porta de la Mar and Avignuda de Navarro Reverter. From that bus stop take the number 25 bus towards El Palmar/El Perelló for 12 stops (about 20 minutes) until the Coll Vert bus stop.
From Valencia Bus Station
- Take bus 79 for 15 stops, around 10 minutes, to the Marques del Túria – Canovas bus stop. From there catch the 190A bus for 20 minutes to the Carrera del Riu stop.
If you’d rather take a cab, you can call the numbers below:
Fermin: +34 961 470 434
Francisco: +34 618 169 481
Frequently Asked Questions
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Should I bring a change of clothes?
What else should I bring?
What is the foreplay party?
Do you provide transport from Valencia centre?
It said on the website that it is a twin tent. Can it fit two people?
Are the shuttles to and from Tomatina included in the price?
And what amenities are offered at the camp site?
La Tomatina 2023
Other
August 28 - August 31Ultimate La Tomatina AdventureJOIN US FOR THE PRE-PARTY, THE MAIN PARTY & THE AFTER-PARTY
includes:
- Welcome drink on arrival.
- Your official La Tomatina Ticket
- Private transfers to and from the Tomato fight
- Sleep-in boutique camping accommodation.
- Pre-Pitched tent with mattress, sleeping bag, light and ear plugs.
- Access to all campsite facilities including pool, laundry and restaurant and it’s only a 5 min walk from the beach.
- Bottomless Brunch every day 9:00 – 12:00
- Coffee and tea station.
- Access to hot showers free of charge
- Festival info & tips
- With experienced guides to lead you through the mayhem
- Pop up bar in Buñol (La Tomatina site) with flowing wine to prepare you for the fight
EXTRAS - Open bar of unlimited beer and sangria (€15/DAY)
- Your Stoke Travel white La Tomatina T-Shirt for the festival (25€)
- If you’re keen to add a San Sebastian stay to either side of your trip or an Ibiza Weekender after the fight, please email info@stoketravel.com
Meet Us There
August 28 - August 31All-Inclusive CampingMEET US AT OUR LA TOMATINA CAMPSITE
includes:
- Welcome drink on arrival.
- Your official La Tomatina Ticket
- Private transfers to and from the Tomato Fight
- Open bar of unlimited beer and sangria open from 10:00am until 10:00pm
- Sleep in boutique camping accommodation
- Pre-pitched tent with mattress, sleeping bag, lantern light and ear plugs
- Access to all campsite facilities including pool, laundry and restaurant and it’s only a 5 min walk from the beach
- Hot bottomless brunch breakfast buffet spread with unlimited mimosas every morning from 8:00 until 11:00
- Coffee and tea station
- Access to hot showers free of charge
- Festival info & tips
- With experienced guides to lead you through the mayhem
- Pop up bar in Bunol (La Tomatina site) with flowing wine to prepare you for the fight
extras:
- Dorm room upgrade for €10 per night
- Your Stoke Travel white La Tomatina T-Shirt for the festival for 15€
- Official afterparty for €15 *if you book before you arrive* – includes return bus transport and entrance (price onsite is €20)
- If you’re keen to add a San Sebastian stay to either side of your trip or you want to add a Costa Brava stay to the end of your trip, please email info@stoketravel.com
Other
August 30Day Trip From BarcelonaJOIN US FOR 24HRS OF MADNESS
includes:
- Round private coach trip from Barcelona
- Experienced guides to lead you through the mayhem
- La Tomatina ticket
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Transfers to Stoke beachside campsite for a mini afterparty from the Tomato fight
- Beach games equipment
- Pop up bar in Bunol (La Tomatina site)
- Breakfast rolls on departure
extras:
- White Stoke La Tomatina T-Shirt ONLY €15 – to pre-order email info@stoketravel.com with your booking ID and size (S,M,L,XL),
- If you’re keen to add a San Sebastian stay to the end of your trip, please email info@stoketravel.com
Meet Us There
August 30La Tomatina Ticket ComboCAN'T SLEEP WITH US, JOIN US FOR THE FIGHT
Includes:
- Official La Tomatina Ticket – Pick up at pop-up bar, check in opens from 8:30am
- Pop Up Bar pre fight with flowing sangria – open from 8:30am-9:30am
Extras:
- White Stoke La Tomatina T-Shirt ONLY €15 – to pre-order email info@stoketravel.com with your booking ID and size (S,M,L,XL),
- If you’re keen to add a San Sebastian stay to the end of your trip, please email info@stoketravel.com
Reviews from La Tomatina 2023
There was a cool party atmosphere at the La Tomatina campsite and young, outgoing staff who love to party with you!
Aden
Everyone was laughing, talking and making new friends, it was great.
Clara
It felt like I was a part of a big pasta sauce and I loved it. Everything was covered in tomato juice and no one cared! It was better than I had imagined.
Savannah
The atmosphere was really cool and I felt welcome as soon as I walked through the entrance to the playground.
Roxsanne
Very, very good price for a last minute booking for La Tomatina. We were able to have all the transport organised for La Tomatina. Really loved the beach near the camp site.
Christine
One of the best things I’ve done whilst in Europe! I would definitely recommend La Tomatina and can’t wait to travel with you guys again in 2018.
Sam
AMAZING! A great bunch of people to let loose with. Atmosphere was great and they ensure you do nothing but party! Bring on Stoketoberfest!!
Stephanie
Me and me three friends stayed with stoke last year for La Tomatina. It was fun from the moment we stepped foot into the campsite to the point where we unfortunately had to say goodbye to our new friends. Even when the actual tomato fight wasn’t on there was still loads to do. I honestly couldn’t pin point a time where I wasn’t laughing… Well maybe during the little sleep we had! Best Trip ever! Would Recommend! xoxo
Rosie
I went with Stoke Travel for La Tomatina this year, and it was one of the best experiences ever, from the very moment we stepped foot into the campsite. The campsite had a constant party vibe with live bands, beer pong and places to just chill and enjoy their unlimited beer and sangria – cannot complain one bit. Considering accommodation was actually camping, and I am not usually one to be up for the camping life, the tents were nothing special but comfortable enough to rest your spinning head after the constant partying (not that you’d really ever want to sleep ever and miss out on the fun!) Also, the food was way better than I expected, with 3 meals a day which were actually tasty ones. I’ve never been to quite a festival in my life, it was crazy and tonnes of fun – the guides were super helpful when it came to La Tomatina itself and fun to experience the event with!! I highly recommend La Tomatina, it’s something that should have made it on my bucket list waaay long ago, and i do highly recommend going with Stoke Travel – they’ve got the best few days planned out for you and all you need to do is make the most of it!
Lorraine
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La Tomatina 2023
Start Date: 2023-08-28 End Date: 2023-08-31
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Ultimate La Tomatina Adventure
JOIN US FOR THE PRE-PARTY, THE MAIN PARTY & THE AFTER-PARTY
- €210 /Per Person Per Package
- August 28 - August 31
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