Tarragona hosts 30th Concurs de Castells amid heavy rain

The 30th Concurs de Castells in Tarragona is underway, marked by historic performances and significant weather disruptions. Els Marrecs de Salt secured victory in the Saturday session, making history by successfully completing the 4d9f for the first time. They were followed by Nens del Vendrell in second place and Castellers de Lleida in third.

Heavy rain and weather alerts issued by Protecció Civil forced organizers to adjust the schedule. The Sunday session, originally planned for the morning, was moved to 4:00 PM to comply with mobility restrictions and safety protocols. Due to these constraints, several post-competition traditions, such as the trophy ceremony and press conferences, were canceled to ensure the event concluded before further restrictions took effect.

Looking ahead to the final decisive round, Castellers de Vilafranca remains a top contender, aiming to defend their title with high-difficulty structures like the 9 de 9. The competition continues to draw international attention, with media coverage from various countries and a high level of technical difficulty among the participating human tower groups.