How to See a Bullfight
You can enjoy a bullfight for the spectacle alone, but to appreciate it, you need to have an idea of what is going on. Here is one of my longest articles on this site, a five page introduction to the most characteristic of Spanish customs, with fabulous photos by John Kalucki.

alt.culture.bullfight FAQ
If you already know a little about bullfighting, this may be of considerable help, otherwise it is unlikely (e.g., what is the difference between a capote and a muleta?).

Bullfighting from Andalusia.com
While not very attractive, this page has all the information the novice aficionado might want.

Bullfighting Museum of the Real Maestranza Bullring, Seville
The Real Maestranza is one of the most important bullrings in the world, in eternal rivalry with its cousin in Madrid, and its museum is worth seeing even if you cannot or do not want to go to a bullfight.

Curro Romero
Curro Romero, especially to Andalusian aficionados, has a near saintly status as a matador - he can do no wrong. Last year (2001), he announced his retirement (in his mid-sixties and with over 40 years of professional career behind him) and it was as if Michael Jordan and Maradonna had died in the same plane crash. (Spanish only, lots of photos.)

Development of the Bullfight - from portaltaurino.com
By "development," they mean what happens. A good description of what to expect to see at a bullfight.

El Juli
Julián López Escobar, El Juli, is an authentic phenomenon in the world of bullfighting. Not yet 20 years old, he is already a seasoned professional, said to have been fighting bulls since he was little more than a child. He attracts both serious praise and hysterical teenage adulation. (Spanish only, the girls can look at the pics.)

Las Ventas Bullring, Madrid
Madrileños insist that Las Ventas is the most important bullring in the world, and they may even be right. Though in Spanish only, this website has chocks of good information on both past and future bullfights, with great pictures as well. I found the section on Las Suertes particularly good — suertes are the different movements performed by the bullfighters with the cape or banderillas.

Mundo Toro
This site is undeniably authoritative, but Spanish-only and a bit disappointing, mainly because it has little information on future events.

Portuguese Bullfights
A detailed, almost learned description, concentrating on the differences between Portuguese and Spanish bullfights, from an Israeli website.

San Isidro 2002
The Madrid festival of San Isidro is considered the key event of the bullfighting season (except by people from Seville). It runs for over a month, from the middle of May to the middle of June, if you count the prestigious Corrida de la Beneficencia, charity bullfight.

Tickets
In theory, bullfight tickets in Spain need to be bought at the ring itself or from small local outlets. In practice, it is possible to acquire them at a distance. I have no experience of buying through Mundo Toro's service, and would appreciate feedback.

Web Anti-Taurino
I have a certain amount of sympathy for the anti-bullfighting position, so here is the case against, argued by a Portuguese website.