August is the vacation month. The sun is at its zenith, the temperatures are at their highest, and the party is in full swing: there is no better time to decompress. There are plenty of parties for any taste. If you want to slather tomatoes on your friends, head to the region of Valencia in Spain, for the legendary Tomatina. If you have strong sea legs, go to Lorient, for the Interceltic Festival. If you like music and concerts, aim for Budapest, with the famous Sziget. But if you’re more of a quiet evening at the cinema kind of person, don’t worry, Italy has what you need with the traditional Venice Film Festival. Without further ado, here is where to go on a trip to Europe in August, depending on the festivals and events that take place there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where?\u00a0<\/strong>Bu\u00f1ol, west of Valencia<\/a><\/strong>, in southeastern Spain (map<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n When? <\/strong>The last Wednesday of August<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ve probably seen those images of thousands of revellers, red from head to toe, entangled in a tomato fight in the middle of the street in Spain. This is the Tomatina, which takes place every year at the end of August in Bu\u00f1ol, near Valencia. The tons of tomatoes used are unfit for consumption and are produced locally for this event. It is the perfect excuse to visit the region, which is not lacking in attractions. Just remember to take a change of clothes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n