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Phylloxera Festival in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia: Surviving the 19th Century Wine Plague

Phylloxera Festival in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia

The Festa de la Fil·loxera, or Phylloxera Festival, is an annual celebration held in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia (Catalonia). This distinctive event commemorates a critical juncture in the region’s viticultural history: the phylloxera plague that devastated European vineyards in the late 19th century. Initiated in 1982, the festival serves as both …

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Human Towers of Catalonia: A UNESCO Cultural Heritage Tradition

Human Towers of Catalonia

The practice of building human towers, known as ‘castells’, represents a defining cultural tradition in Catalonia. This remarkable feat of physical endurance, cooperation and communal identity has become a symbol of Catalan heritage. Recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Castellers continue to captivate onlookers with their …

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Things to Do in Tarragona Spain: Roman Ruins, Beaches and Wine Tours

Things to do in Tarragona Spain

Tarragona is a charming Mediterranean port city located 100km south-west of Barcelona on the coast of Catalonia. Originally established as Tarraco by the Romans in the 3rd century BCE, Tarragona served as a key administrative and commercial hub. Today the city’s ancient Roman archaeological complex is recognised as a UNESCO …

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