Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls unload historic castells in La Bisbal del Penedès on August 15, 2026

The Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls starred in an exceptional day in La Bisbal del Penedès on August 15, 2026, unloading highly difficult castells and leaving a mark with historic constructions. This performance has been the best of the season for the group, according to their own words.

After months of preparation, the event started strong and maintained a spectacular pace until the end, demonstrating the solidity and experience of the castellers.

The castell rounds: a detailed review

First and Second Round

At 17:04, in the first round, the Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls unloaded the 3 of 9 with folre in La Bisbal del Penedès, a construction that always draws attention for its complexity and elegance. The photograph by Roser Giner immortalizes this key moment.

La @JovesValls starts off the 3d9f without problems#CastellsenXarxa #Castells #Castellers #Castelleres pic.twitter.com/HsXqKKQnsg

— Castells en Xarxa (@CastellsEnXarxa) August 15, 2026

One hour later, at 18:11, the second round brought a historic milestone: the second 4 of 9 without folre of the season, also unloaded in La Bisbal del Penedès. This was the first time the group managed to unload this castell in this square, after they first loaded it in 2001. An important step that reaffirms their progress.

So awesome! 🔥

The @JovesValls unloads the 4d9sf for the first time in La Bisbal del Penedès!#CastellsenXarxa #Castells #Castellers #Castelleres pic.twitter.com/b3w1JOr2J3

— Castells en Xarxa (@CastellsEnXarxa) August 15, 2026

Third Round and Pile Round

At 18:42, the third round was another highlight with the unloading of the 2 of 9 with folre and manilles, a castell that requires great coordination and strength, and was enthusiastically celebrated by all attendees.

The pile round, at 19:20, continued at a high level, unloading a 7-high pillar with folre. This pillar is one of the most demanding and put the final touch on the main constructions of the event.

The Closing of the event and the group’s assessment

The Final Pillar and the Best Performance

The day concluded at 19:39 with the unloading of a 5-high pillar, which put the cherry on top of a performance the group described as the best of the season.

The castellers expressed that it was a pleasure to perform once again in La Bisbal del Penedès, a setting that seems to bring them luck and where they have left a clear mark.

Images and emotions

The photographs by Roser Giner have captured key moments of this event, showing the concentration, effort, and happiness of the castellers in each round. These images are a living testimony of the collective effort and tradition surrounding the castells.

Comparison of the unloaded castells