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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alberto Saiz

Photos show revelers taking part in Tomatina, the tomato-throwing festival in Spain

Spain Tomatina - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the eye-catching Tomatina festival in which people fling overripe tomatoes at each other. Lore says it began in 1945 for local children but these days it draws an international crowd.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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