From Dawn to Dipping: A Day at Valls’ Gran Festa de la Calçotada
Exploring Catalonia’s Culinary Tradition Through Smoke, Sauce, and Celebration
Last weekend, I attended the Gran Festa de la Calçotada in Valls—a festival renowned for celebrating Catalonia’s beloved calçots. Arriving early to beat the crowds, I took a morning train and reached the town by 9 a.m., two hours before the festivities officially began. It was the perfect opportunity to…
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