SUMMER
IN ELS PORTS
SUMMER
IN ELS PORTS
In summer, the villages of Els Ports regain their glory and live their moments of maximum participation. The gastronomic and cultural offer as well as festivities or popular events fill the schedule of each weekend. It is also time of high temperatures, which invite you to cool off. And needless to say, that it is time to our festival par excellence, l’Aplec dels Ports.
APLEC DELS PORTS
APLEC
DELS PORTS
The last weekend of July, it is time to enjoy the party of Els Ports par excellence, l’Aplec dels Ports. It is time to defend our land, to emphasise the culture of the region and enjoy the popular events and festivities. The cycle of this Aplec -the word in Valencian to say gathering- does not stop and, for nearly four decades, every year a different village organises the celebration.
HIGH TIME TO COOL OFF
HIGH TIME TO
COOL OFF
The summer temperatures are high, around 30 degrees Celsius, which invite you to cool off in the swimming areas of rivers or pools of different villages.
DO YOU FANCY A TAPA?
DO YOU FANCY
A TAPA?
The bars and restaurants of the region of Els Ports organise the gastronomic days “Anem de tapes” where you are invited to enjoy the local cuisine and products in small bites. The uniqueness of this event is its local scope and that restaurants offer delicious and impressive menus, made of small and tasty dishes.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
CULTURAL
ACTIVITIES
The tourism boom also brings an increase of activities in the villages of Els Ports. These activities those of cultural nature,which highlight the history and tradition of the region of Els Ports. In addition, the music is also protagonist in most of theses activities, such as the Early Music Morella, el Festival de Música de Morella, the cycle Sons de l’Interior and Música 775 in Vilafranca or concerts of various musical associations.
PATRON SAINT FESTIVITIES
PATRON SAINT
FESTIVITIES
The villages of Els Ports celebrate their local festivities in summer. There are moments of great participation and numerous activities are held as bullfighting events, cultural activities, parties and games for children among others.