Medieval Week in Montblanc

A few days ago, Sant Jordi was celebrated in Catalonia. It comes from a legend about a knight who killed a dragon that was terrorizing a town, and from the dragon's blood a red rose grew, which the knight then gave to the princess. That's why it's considered the equivalent of Valentine's Day in this part of the world. While the streets of Barcelona are packed with people visiting Casa Batlló or buying roses to give as gifts, there are nearby towns with much more interesting activities. One of them is Montblanc, in Tarragona, where they hold the Medieval Week of Sant Jordi, which is excellent Carrer Major - Montblanc (2026) Just 90 minutes from central Barcelona by car, this town is exactly what you'd expect from a medieval village: walled city, a cathedral, stone streets, and a great atmosphere The first thing I did when I arrived was head to a food stall in the town center, where I ordered a jug of vermouth and a grilled pork platter. I ate alongside Catalan families enjoying a…