by Maja Gojkovic

If you are interested in seeing a bullfight while you are in Spain or you fancy showing family and friends the real taste of Spain, a bullfight is definitely the right way to go. The best time to witness this spectacle in Madrid is during the months of May and June.

The world famous San Isidro bullfighting festival takes place in Madrid during May and June and includes the best fighters, bulls and aficionados.

During the San Isidro festival there are fights every day for 20 days, starting at 7 o’clock in the evening.

The festival includes a variety of different fights, with novillos (young bulls), rejones (bullfights on horseback) and Goyesca fights (in period costume)

During the festival it’s possible to see the bulls close-up in their pre-fight corral at La Venta de Batán, near Batán metro station.

For bigger or more popular fights, and especially those during the San Isidro festival, tickets sell-out almost immediately.

Ticket prices can range from just a few euros to over 100 euros, depending on the seating area, and with shaded areas (Sombra) being more expensive than sunny ones (Sol).

The bullfight season runs from March to October. Traditionally, fights are normally held every Sunday, starting at 7 o’clock in the evening. Some of the fights shown will be novilladas (fights with young bulls and less experienced fighters).

For the general public (non-season ticket holders), tickets can be purchased at the Las Ventas bullring ticket offices on Friday and Saturday before the fight from 10 to 14h and 17 to 20h.  Also, on the day of the fight itself (Sunday) from 10h until 19h.

 You can also purchase tickets at the following ticket offices:
La Taurina. Pasaje Matheu. Tel: 91 522 9216

Galicia. Plaza del Carmen, 1. Tel: 91 531 27 32

Plaza de Las Ventas. Alcalà, 237. Tel: 91 356 22 00

Teyci. Goya, 7. Pasaje Comercial Carlos III. Tel: 91 576 45 32

Localid. Parking Pza. de Santo Domingo. Tel: 91 559 50 28

El Corte Inglés. Tel: 902 400 222

 You can also purchase tickets online at www.gomadrid.com

Tags: Bullfights in Madrid, San Isidro

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