Batalla de las Flores (Battle of the Flowers) is a radiant spring festival held each May in Córdoba, Spain, marking the joyful close of the city’s May Crosses celebrations and the start of the Patios Festival. The event takes place along the Paseo de la Victoria, where elaborately decorated flower-covered floats parade before cheering crowds. Participants dressed in traditional Andalusian attire exchange volleys of colorful carnations, filling the air with petals and laughter. Blending beauty, tradition, and playful spirit, the Battle of the Flowers captures the essence of Córdoba in bloom—a city where celebration and fragrance go hand in hand.
DATES & TIMES
• Date (2026): Sunday, April 26, 2026. Tourism of Córdoba listing.
• Start time: the Tourism of Córdoba listing describes the event taking place at 12:00 PM (noon). Time (official tourism listing).
• The City of Córdoba notes it is held between the last Sunday of April and the first Sunday of May (dates can vary by year). City of Córdoba overview.
LOCATION
• Parade area: Paseo de la Victoria & Avenida de la República Argentina, Córdoba, Spain (central avenues). Paseo de la Victoria on Google Maps · Av. República Argentina on Google Maps.
• Tourism of Córdoba describes the procession on these avenues. Location details.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Public parade event; Andalusia’s cultural agenda lists it as free (“Gratuita”). Agenda Cultural de Andalucía listing.
• For any changes to access/route, consult the City of Córdoba’s official event page. City of Córdoba updates.
GOOD TO KNOW
• The event is presented as the kickoff of Córdoba’s May festivities; it is followed by other city celebrations during May. Tourism of Córdoba overview.
• If you need the most current route and operational details (traffic restrictions, closures), use the City of Córdoba’s official information page. Official information.