In Madrid, on the 15th of May, the city celebrates its patron saint: Saint Isidro, preserver of farmers and crops. Over the years this date as become well known as “San Isidro’s Fair” or “Feria de San Isidro”. Beginning at the end of April and ending in late May, at the “Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas” in Madrid, also colled “La Monumental” are held 28 bullfights (24 Corridas or bullfights, 2 Novilladas or bullfights with young bullfighters and 2 Corridas de Rejones or horseback bullfighting).
Obviously the bullfight with the best “matadores” (bullfighters) takes place on the 15th of May, day dedicated to the Saint Patron of Madrid.
