It will be the meeting point for wine and good food lovers, with the participation of seven wineries and six local restaurants, offering unique products and experiences for visitors.

An event that grows year after year

Morella of participating wineries

The exhibition brings together seven prominent wineries from the area, who will bring a selection of their best wines. This variety promises to satisfy even the most demanding palates.

Local restaurants with gastronomic proposals

Six restaurants from Valls and its surroundings participate in the festival, offering dishes that perfectly pair with the showcased wines. The fusion between cuisine and wine is one of the main attractions.

Activities and new features that surprise

Live music in the Patio

Music will be an essential part of the atmosphere, with performances that will enliven the moments between tastings and sampling.

Innovations and experiences for attendees

In addition to tastings and food, the organizers have introduced new features that have not yet been detailed, but promise to make this edition one of the most dynamic and attractive.

Practical details for visitors

Dates and location

On Thursday, May 14, Valls de Vins will begin at 7:30 PM, at Pere Català Roca square (in front of the Casteller Museum), with a DO Tarragona wine tasting. Prior reservation is required with a price of 10 Euros.

The Patio, a well-known space in Valls, will be the venue on May 15 and 16. A large turnout is expected to enjoy this annual event of wine and gastronomy. There will be concerts, food trucks, and stands to taste various local wines.

Access and official information

For more information, those interested can consult the official website of the Valls City Council, where details and activity programs will be updated.

Thus, Valls once again confirms that its wine and culinary tradition is a cultural and tourist engine that brings life to the city. And yes, the 12th edition promises to be more than a simple tasting.

The Red Tuna Days in Ametlla de Mar: what exactly is happening this 2026

For a few days, Ametlla de Mar transforms into a gastronomic temple. Restaurants, bars, and streets enter festival mode with a clear protagonist: Mediterranean bluefin tuna, that product that moves seamlessly from pricey sushi to local pride.

What might seem like a simple tapa route is, in reality, a quite well-tuned choreography between chefs, fishermen, and institutions. And yes, there is also that point of “come on, we have to fill this up” that we love so much at local festivals.

The key is that these days are not just about eating well (though they are), but about highlighting a local product with Mediterranean DNA. We’re talking about elaborated dishes, creative tapas, and menus that play with textures, cooking techniques, and that wild touch bluefin tuna has when prepared just right.

Key facts about the gastronomic days

What is eaten (and why it’s not just “good fish”)

Here’s where things get interesting. Because bluefin tuna is not limited to being a grilled fillet. Participating restaurants treat the product like gourmet clay: tartar, tataki, stews, creative tapas, and even local reinterpretations.

Some establishments lean towards pure maritime tradition, while others put forward dishes that could easily fit on a metropolitan menu with ambitions. All with a fairly clear goal: for you to come back (and post it on Instagram, obviously).

According to the local tourism organization, these days have grown in participation year after year, consolidating as one of the standout gastronomic events in Terres de l’Ebre.

Main events and atmosphere: beyond the plate

It’s not all sitting and eating (although it could be). The days come with an atmosphere that combines tourism, tradition, and that festive vibe of a coastal town. Walking around the town during these days is a mix of market, town festival, and foodie route.

• Special menus in restaurants with bluefin tuna as the central theme
• Tapa route with creative proposals and more informal formats
• Touristic activities linked to the sea and local product

Some restaurateurs highlight (off the record, but with a smile) that these days “are like a mini high season before summer”, with visitors coming specifically to taste the product.

Complete program and participating restaurants

For those who need planning (or simply don’t want to improvise with their hunger), here are the official links with all the information:

• Complete program of the days: Check the official PDF
• Participating bars and restaurants: Complete list of establishments

This is where the real magnitude of the event is seen: a network of involved locals that turn the whole town into a giant menu.

Why these days work (and increasingly so every year)

The formula is quite simple but effective: quality product + territory + experience. And that, in times of quick plans and improvised escapes, is gold.

Also, bluefin tuna has that aspirational touch that works both for foodies and for people who simply want to eat well without complicating life. It’s luxury, but with the flavor of home.

And while elsewhere the debate is whether to do brunch or vermouth, here the answer is clear: a tuna tapa, a drink, and let the Mediterranean do the rest.

The detail that changes everything (and isn’t on the initial posters)

What really makes this edition special is that there is an increasing effort to reinterpret tuna from a contemporary perspective. It’s not just tradition: it’s evolution.

This translates into bolder dishes, unexpected combinations, and a clear desire to position Ametlla de Mar as a gastronomic benchmark, not just locally but also at the Catalan level.

In other words, you might come for the tuna, but you will probably leave talking about everything around it. And that, in a gastronomic event, is exactly what should happen.

For more information, you can contact the Tourism Office of Parc del Bon Repòs in Ametlla de Mar (Tel. 977456477)

La sessió anirà a càrrec de Marta Conesa, dietista-nutricionista i especialista en Psiconeuroimmunologia (PNI), que explicarà com adaptar l’alimentació al canvi d’estació i com petits canvis en la dieta poden ajudar a millorar l’energia i el benestar.

El taller està organitzat per l’Associació del Barri Antic, amb l’objectiu de convertir l’espai 2Talls en un punt de trobada on aprendre, compartir i parlar de salut d’una manera accessible i quotidiana.

Durant la sessió es tractaran temes com els productes de temporada, els hàbits alimentaris saludables i estratègies senzilles per afrontar la primavera amb més energia. Tot plegat amb un enfocament divulgatiu pensat perquè qualsevol persona pugui aplicar-ho al seu dia a dia.

Per assistir-hi cal inscripció prèvia. Més informació i inscripcions a 2talls.valls.info.

Dades clau de l’esdeveniment:

📅 18/03/2026
🕰️18.00 a 20.00h
📍2Talls, Cuina Comunitària
      c/ de la Zeta, 2
Organitza: Associació del Barri Antic, 25 anys sent el que som
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