✨ What makes it special
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Wine festival in Ribera del Guadiana DO, Extremadura's largest wine region. "Fiesta de la Vendimia" with grape stomping in Plaza d
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"Día del Cata" (wine tasting day) with local wines from Bodegas Martínez Hermanos, Bodegas Toribio
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procession of Virgen de la Piedad (patron saint of Almendralejo) through vineyards
📷 Photos
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Fiesta de la Vendimia de Almendralejo — main event
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Fiesta de la Vendimia de Almendralejo — atmosphere
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Fiesta de la Vendimia de Almendralejo — crowd
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Fiesta de la Vendimia de Almendralejo — detail
Photos coming soon
📅 Calendar of events
Times approximate. Check official programme.
👁 Where to watch
🐂On the route (Free)
Register at town hall. Genuinely dangerous — first-timers should watch, not run.
🏛Balconies on Calle Estafeta (Paid €40-80)
Best view, safely above the action. Book 6+ months ahead.
🎭Plaza de Toros entrance (Free)
See the dramatic finish. Arrive by 7am.
📺Watch on RTVE (Free)
Spanish TV broadcasts the full run live at 8am.
📖 Full description
Wine festival in Ribera del Guadiana DO, Extremadura's largest wine region. "Fiesta de la Vendimia" with grape stomping in Plaza de la Constitución; bullfights; "Día del Cata" (wine tasting day) with local wines from Bodegas Martínez Hermanos, Bodegas Toribio; procession of Virgen de la Piedad (patron saint of Almendralejo) through vineyards
✈️ How to get there
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By air
Check flights to nearest major airport. Ryanair, Vueling, Iberia serve most Spanish cities.
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By train
Book at renfe.com — advance tickets significantly cheaper.
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By bus
ALSA (alsa.es) is the main coach operator.
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By car
Spain's motorway network is excellent. Toll roads are fast but can be expensive.
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Getting around
Most Spanish cities have good bus networks. Taxis and Uber/Cabify are reliable.
🎟 Tickets
Main events
Running itself is free. Balcony viewing on route: €30-80. Book months ahead.
Additional events
Daily bullfights from €10 (sunny side) to €80+ (shade). Book at taquilla.com.
⚠️ Important tip
Avoid touts outside the bullring — they charge 3-5x face value.
🏨 Where to stay
Nearest large cityVaries
Regional capitals have more accommodation
Local villagesNearby
Smaller villages often have rooms when main town is sold out
Holiday rentalsIn area
Airbnb often lists when hotels are full
💡 Insider tips
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Watch first, run later
The balconies on Calle Estafeta give a perfect view. Running blind your first time is how people get hurt.
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Arrive the night before
Hotels fill fast. Arriving the morning of is chaos.
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Phone in your pocket
You need both hands free at all times.