Rototom Sun Splash 2015- Reggae Heaven
This year the Rototom festival is back for its 22nd edition and as usual, it is not going to disappoint. Taking place over eight days, this Reggae festival hosts a huge line up which will perform across eight stages. A Reggae fan’s heaven, Rototom Sun Splash is the biggest festival of its type in Europe showcasing some of the biggest names this genre has to offer.
The amazing music is not all that this festival provides; their programme of activities and cultural events is just as impressive. There will be everything you need to keep you entertained throughout the eight days. Highlights include: the workshops, teaching skills from jewellery making to vegan cooking; yoga classes; a photo exhibition; bike hiring facilities; a skateboard ramp; and an open-air market where you will be able to find hand crafted goods, ethnic clothing and the famous record fair.
To keep you dancing for the duration of the festival there will be plenty of delicious food available at the food market; an incredible array of food stalls serving local cuisine alongside dishes from all over the world from Jamaica to Morocco! To wash it all down choose from the huge selection of the drinks available: Whether it be an organic vegetable concoction or a punchy cocktail you will find something tasty to refresh yourself after a day in the Spanish sun.
The festival is located in Benicàssim a beautiful Spanish town with stunning beaches situated between Barcelona and Valencia. The nearest airport is therefore in Valencia but there are also direct transfers from Barcelona so if you are coming to this incredible festival why not take the time to relax after the festival whilst exploring one of these great cities. Feetup hostels have two well-priced hostels in each of these cities, to find out more and book, click here!Written by Katie Harvey (Feetup Hostels)