La Tomatina

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Spain does fiestas — and Spanish fiestas can be bizarre! If pelting your friends with squashed, over-ripe tomatoes is your idea of fun, then book your trip to experience La Tomatina for an unforgettably good time. Held since 1945 in Buñol, Valencia, La Tomatina harms no animals, and is pure and unadulterated filthy fun. There are a few rules, of course. The fruity fight lasts for an hour, tomatoes must be squashed before throwing, and no other items must be flung. Don't wear your Sunday best or designer heels, don't carry an expensive phone or camera, and be prepared to be battered. Having said that, where else can you have so much fun with a tomato?!