European Balloon Festival from the 5th to the 9th of July 2017!
The sky above the city of Ingualada filled with colourful hot air ballons during the four days of the European Balloon Festival. This festival is one of the biggest balloon festivals of Europe and the largest in Spain. Thousands of spectators every year are coming to see more than 50 balloons, arrived from all over the world. Don’t miss this admirable view and enjoy the evening and the competition.
Flights happen around 7.30am and 8pm, when the weather is perfect for the show. In between the competitions and flights there are many different family activities, like bike courses and soccer. Furthermore you can visit the wind igloos. Those are old balloons used as temporary structures for concerts, swimming pools and social events. During the days of the European Balloon Festival you can come inside and enjoy a unique experience.
On Saturday evening, there will be a special event, which ist called the Night Glow. The ballons are filled with light and in the evening the spectators can admire a great firework.
The end of the festival will be on Sunday, the 9th of July. The last flight starts at 7.30pm.
You don’t have to buy a ticket, just visit the festival and enjoy the incredible view!
Date: From the 5th to the 9th of July 2017
Time: from 6pm
Location: Av. de Catalunya, 08700 Ingualada
Price: free
How to get there: R6 – Ingualada
If you are looking for accommodation close to the venue, take a look at our apartments in the area.
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