The 2026 Jornades de la Galera are approaching and consolidating L'Ametlla de Mar as a destination that focuses on gastronomy as the core of its tourism promotion, cultural preservation, and support for the local fishing sector. This year, the event will take place from February 6 to March 8, turning winter into an opportunity to discover the region through seafood cuisine. This initiative not only highlights a local product but also strengthens the connection between the region, maritime identity, and sustainable development.

The spider crab as a symbol of the region

The spider crab is one of the most representative products of the Calero coastline. Although it was long considered a commercially undervalued crustacean, it has always been present in traditional cuisine and in the daily lives of families connected to the sea. To reivindicate it today means recognizing popular wisdom, the work of fishermen, and a way of understanding gastronomy based on respect for the product and the natural cycle. The Jornades de la Galera were created precisely with this goal in mind: to give visibility to a seasonal product, caught responsibly, and to make it a distinctive element of the tourist offer in L'Ametlla de Mar.

Gastronomy as a driver of tourism promotion and territorial collaboration

Gastronomy is one of the main attractions for visitors seeking authentic experiences. In this sense, the Jornades de la Galera allow the municipality to be projected beyond sun and beach tourism, positioning it as a destination where local products and seafood cuisine play a central role.

During the event, participating restaurants offer specific menus and dishes made with spider crab, showcasing its versatility and ability to adapt to both traditional recipes and more creative proposals. Additionally, the Jornades de la Galera are held in collaboration with the municipalities of Alcanar, La Ràpita, and L'Ampolla, strengthening cooperation between coastal towns and the region, and highlighting a shared tradition along our coastline. This involvement of the restaurant sector also contributes to strengthening the local economy and creating a coherent and high-quality gastronomic narrative.

Added value: culture, fishing, and sustainability

Beyond the gastronomic experience, the Jornades de la Galera become a tool for promoting the maritime and fishing heritage of the municipality. This broader perspective ensures that the event is not just a culinary gathering, but an experience that connects visitors with the region and its people.

Discovering L'Ametlla de Mar through the taste of the sea

Participating in the Jornades de la Galera is an invitation to discover L'Ametlla de Mar from an authentic perspective: strolling through the port, observing the fishing activity, enjoying the old town and its little shops, and completing the experience with the discovery of coves, coastal paths, and seaside landscapes.

The Jornades de la Galera thus become a proposal that combines gastronomy, culture, and tourism, reinforcing the maritime identity of the municipality and offering visitors an experience with value, rootedness, and meaning.

In the coming days, the details of the participating restaurants will be revealed, allowing visitors to fully enjoy an event that has already become a key part of the region's gastronomic calendar.