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
• Dates: Last Sunday of July 2026 (Sunday).
• Tradition: closes the Gran Fira de València on the Alameda promenade; typically starts around 20:00 — see Official tourism page · Gran Fira site.
• Exact 2026 details not yet published—check official site nearer the date: Programme.
• The exact timetable publishes annually — follow the official Schedule for confirmations when released.
LOCATION
• Paseo de la Alameda, València — between Puente del Real and Puente de las Flores (parade loop); Open in Google Maps.
• Event overview and route context on the city’s Official tourism page.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Free viewing along the route; limited grandstand boxes are allocated by municipal draw — official info and sign‑up appear on Grandstand draw when live.
• No central ticket for standing areas; arrive early for barrier spots.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Expect decorated floats and a playful “flower battle” with thousands of carnations — background on the Official tourism page.
• Public transport: EMT city buses and Metrovalencia serve the Alameda area — plan via EMT journey planner · Metrovalencia.
• The exact timetable publishes annually; route specifics and any access notices will appear on the official pages above.
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