Fiesta de la Vendimia de Requena Early September

✨ What makes it special

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Major wine festival in Utiel-Requena DO (Denominación de Origen) known for bobal grape variety. "Fiesta de la Vendimia" declared F

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parade of floats with wine-themed decorations

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"Descorche" (cork popping) ceremony

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medieval market in Cuevas de la Villa (underground wine cellars carved into rock—Requena has over 500 caves, some dating to Muslim

📷 Photos

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Fiesta de la Vendimia de Requena — main event

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Fiesta de la Vendimia de Requena — atmosphere

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Fiesta de la Vendimia de Requena — crowd

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Fiesta de la Vendimia de Requena — detail

Photos coming soon

📅 Calendar of events

14:00

Gates open

Find stages, food, and facilities before the crowds arrive.

15:00

Afternoon programme

Smaller stages and emerging artists. Best discovery time.

18:00

Early evening headliners

Medium acts on main stage. Good time to position for night headliner.

21:00

Main stage headliner

Spanish festivals run later than Northern European ones.

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Late night stages

Electronic programme peaks at 2-3am. Pace yourself.

Times approximate. Check official programme.

👁 Where to watch

🎶Main stage (Ticket)

Arrive 90 minutes before the headliner for a reasonable position.

🎪Smaller stages

Less crowded, equally good acts. Best discovery time.

🍔Food village

Excellent Spanish festival food. Great for meeting people between sets.

🌙Late night stages

Best electronic acts play after midnight. Pace yourself.

📖 Full description

Major wine festival in Utiel-Requena DO (Denominación de Origen) known for bobal grape variety. "Fiesta de la Vendimia" declared Fiesta of National Tourist Interest. Grape stomping (pisado de uvas) in Plaza de Albornoz; parade of floats with wine-themed decorations; "Descorche" (cork popping) ceremony; medieval market in Cuevas de la Villa (underground wine cellars carved into rock—Requena has over 500 caves, some dating to Muslim period)

✈️ How to get there

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By air

Valencia Airport (VLC) — Metro line 3/5 to centre 20min.

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By train

AVE from Madrid (1.5hr). Renfe from Barcelona (3.5hr).

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By bus

ALSA from Madrid and Barcelona.

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By car

AP-7 coastal motorway. Parking during Las Fallas nearly impossible.

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Getting around

Metro, tram (L4 to beach), buses. Very flat — bikes popular.

🎟 Tickets

Main events

Tickets sell out months to years ahead. Sign up for pre-sale notifications.

Additional events

Day tickets (if available) cost significantly more than advance.

⚠️ Important tip

Official resale programmes are safer than Viagogo or touts.

🏨 Where to stay

Gandia65km · 45min

Beach resort

Castellón75km · 45min

Smaller city

Alicante170km · 1.5hr

More hotel options

Search accommodation near Requena →

💡 Insider tips

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Download the festival app

Real-time schedules — paper programmes go out of date.

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Wear comfortable shoes

You will walk much more than expected.

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Consider camping

Cheaper and avoids late-night transport nightmare.

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