Buñol

Buñol is a town and municipality in the province of Valencia, in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is located to the west of the city of Valencia, in a valley surrounded by hills near the upper reaches of the Turia river. The area has a long agricultural heritage and a historic town center with the remains of a fortress on a hill overlooking the streets below.

A notable feature of Buñol is the castle ruin atop the hill, which, together with the medieval core, reflects the town’s origins in the Middle Ages. The town hosts several annual festivities, the best known of which is La Tomatina, a tomato-throwing festival held on the last Wednesday of August. La Tomatina began in 1945 during a local celebration and has since grown into a world-famous event that attracts visitors from around the globe.

The local economy traditionally centers on agriculture, especially fruit and vegetables from the surrounding orchards, complemented by services and tourism. Buñol is connected by road to Valencia and to other inland towns, and its visitors come for the festival calendar as well as the surrounding countryside and historic atmosphere.

As of recent years, Buñol has a population of around 18,000 residents. The town maintains a balance of traditional heritage and modern services, representing a typical inland municipality in the Valencian Community.