The Ins and Outs of one of Spain's oldest traditions

The bullfighting world is uniquely distinct. Love and hate dot the geography, it has always been this way, and it would appear to be this way always. If you've made itto this section of our guide it is because you are one of those that poassionately loves bulls running wild in the countryside with no one else in sight.

But, just maybe, possibly, you really don't have the PhD in Bullfighting you appear to have and, by chance, you want to learn about this tradition and artform. Who knows, you may one day soon find yourself a passionate lover of this sport. Or may it's not for you. Either way, come on in and take a better look and get to understand just what really happens inside the ring-- from the moment you enter the stadium to the moment the matador strides out victorious...

• The bull.
• You enter the stadium.
• The festival begins
• First third: the third of varas (lances)
• Second third: the luck of Banderillas
• The last third (tercer tercio)