Where to see bullfighting in spain

Bullfighting dates back to ancient times. While it was a popular spectacle in ancient Rome, in the Iberian Peninsula, these contests were fully developed by the Moors from North Africa, who overran Andalucia in AD 711.

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Nowadays, you can observe bullfighting all over Spain. All major Spanish cities have great bullrings, but the most spectacular are the ones in Madrid, Seville, and Ronda. The popular Pamplona Running of the Bulls at the San Fermin festival is also worth watching.

While some cities in Spain still hold bullfighting spectacles and welcome new visitors to witness this long-standing tradition, other municipalities, such as Barcelona, Calonge, and La Vajol, completely banned and abolished the practice.

Best Time to See Bullfighting

Generally, the bullfighting season for most parts of Spain runs from April until September.

However, the first bullfights take place already in late March and the last ones—in early October. There is also a number of bullfighting festivals held all over the country in and out of season. Valencia holds

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