New Video: Gran Festa de Calçots 2025 – A Day in Valls, the Home of Calçots!
The Ultimate Calçotada Experience at Gran Festa de Calçots!
I just dropped a brand-new video on my YouTube channel, and it’s a feast for the senses!
I travelled to Valls, the birthplace of calçots, for the annual Gran Festa de Calçots, a lively celebration dedicated to Catalonia’s most beloved onion. Imagine streets filled with the smoky aroma of calçots roasting over open flames, locals and visitors diving into the messy but delicious tradition of peeling, dipping, and devouring these charred green onions with rich Catalan sauce.
From the calçot-eating competition, where contestants race against the clock to eat as many as possible, to the giant barbecue grills sizzling with hundreds of calçots at a time, the town came alive with food, tradition, and festivity.
Join me in this video as I explore the heart of this iconic festival, taste some perfectly roasted calçots, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Valls. If you love food, culture, and unique local experiences, this is one festival you won’t want to miss!
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