El palo jábon is important part of Tomatina.  At around 10 AM, festivities begin with the first event of the Tomatina. It is the “palo jamón”, similar to the greasy pole. The goal is to climb a greased pole with a ham on top. As this happens, the crowd work into a frenzy of singing and dancing while being showered in water from hoses. Once someone is able to drop the ham off the pole, the start signal for the tomato fight is given by firing the water shot in the air and trucks make their entry.

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La Tomatina 3 Day – Valencia Nest Hostel

Tomatina Last minute offer 169.00€

Highlights:

Access to La Tomatina Festival+ Bus Valencia-Buñol-Valencia

 Guide to get you in the middle of the action

Take on the locals in the world’s craziest food fight

Free Nest Hostel post-Tomatina paella & Sangria party

 Free Pub Crawl

Free bike tour Valencia

3 nights accommodation

 3 breakfasts

Return coach from Buñol for Tomatina Festival

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