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.
Start with a quick trip form. Weekend in Valencia or a Spain/Valencian Community route—we’ll plan the flower-throwing parade, smart vantage points & timing, smooth transfers, and a walkable stay by the parade route.
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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: Program.
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.
Tell us your dates, who’s coming, and what else you’d like to see. We’ll suggest a Spain route that includes the Batalla de las Flores at the right moment, with realistic travel days and comfortable home bases.
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