Which Spanish city hosts the European Balloon Festival?

The Spanish city hosting the European Balloon Festival is Igualada.

Igualada is a city in Catalonia, about 60 kilometers west of Barcelona. The festival takes place at the Igualada aerodrome and features competition flights, mass launches, night glows, and balloons of many designs.

The event is recognized as one of Europe’s important hot-air balloon gatherings. Its program combines sporting competition with public entertainment, making the aerodrome a focus for both pilots and spectators.

Barcelona is the better-known nearby city, but it is not the festival’s host. Igualada’s aerodrome and open surrounding landscape provide the operational space needed for balloon launches and recovery.