Almost two hours after it began, that ritual, naturally pagan but deeply religious, came to an end and it was time to indulge in other, very different pleasures. A sin, some would say, because after hunger comes the gluttony, it was time for lunch and we had a magnificent paella with local rice in front of us. Tariq Porter is a filmmaker, critic and programmer. He has directed several short films, has written about cinema for media such as Serra d’Or or Dirigido Por and is currently a programmer at D’A. We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website, to analyze traffic and to personalize content and advertisements. You can obtain more information about the cookies we use or deactivate them. NOUCINEMART SLU uses cookies to personalize content and advertisements, provide social media functions and analyze our web traffic. We also share information about how our site is used with our social media, advertising and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information that you have provided to them or that they have collected from use of their services. Make a website useful by enabling basic functions such as page navigation and access in secure areas of the website. You help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and information anonymously. Please enable Essential or necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences! First published: November 14, 2024 05:13 PM The intense rainfall in Catalonia caused by a DANA, or 'cold drop', - a recurring autumn weather phenomenon that brings torrential rains - came to an end on Thursday. Despite the extreme weather, no serious incidents were reported, and the damage was largely material. Firefighters responded to 52 calls, while the 112 emergency hotline received nearly 800 requests for assistance. The heaviest rainfall occurred in southern Catalonia, where some areas recorded over 40 liters of rain per square meter in just 30 minutes. One of the hardest-hit towns was Alcanar, in Montsià, which began to recover on Thursday morning after enduring severe rains the previous night. Images from the town showed residents clearing water and mud from homes, businesses, and garages. In the nearby town of Ulldecona, the storm caused more disruption, leaving one person with minor injuries while trying to remove water from their home. Five people were evacuated as a precaution, and several pathways were destroyed. Ulldecona recorded 123 liters of rain per square meter throughout the day, causing the Sorolla ravine to overflow and flood four houses.   After a day of travel disruptions, including chaos on the AP-7 highway, transportation began to recover on Thursday.  All affected roads reopened, and Rodalies commuter train lines resumed normal service by morning. High-speed train routes between Barcelona and Madrid, as well as long-distance trains to Valencia, were also fully operational. In Mataró, north of Barcelona, the local council has been implementing measures to mitigate the risk of flooding.   The town is traversed by two rivers, the Sant Simó and the Argentona, which make it particularly vulnerable to overflow during heavy rains. To address this, the council has undertaken "profound" interventions. One key measure involves removing vegetation from the riverbanks. According to Mayor David Bote, the excessive growth of vegetation and the dumping of debris along the banks create significant "obstacles" to the proper flow of water. Additionally, the council is planting native species to encourage the renaturalization of the area and to prevent the regrowth of invasive reeds. Get the day's biggest stories right to your phone v1.1.0. Copyright © 2025. Powered by EBANTIC. All rights reserved. reported severe flash floods in areas of Montsià and Baix Ebre on 01 September 2021 Emergency services received over 700 calls for assistance for 527 incidents including 479 in Alcanar municipality in Montsià Comarca Fast flowing flood waters swept through streets in Alcanar Images shared on Social Media showed around 6 wrecked cars that had been swept from the town and dumped onto the beach Roads were closed and Civil Protection warned against travel and requested residents avoid flooded areas and buildings Over 80 people were evacuated from their homes or campsites in Alcanar and Ulldecona Power supply to around 10,000 customers was interrupted in some areas but later restored Police of Catalonia Police said officers swam through flood waters to rescue 2 people from a vehicles trapped in a flooded areas close to the A-7 road Catalonia’s regional weather service Meteocat said 233.5 mm of rain fell in Alcanar in 24 hours on 01 September The nearby town of Port dels Alfacs recorded 51.5 mm of rain in 30 minutes Other areas of Spain also saw severe weather including thousands of lighting strikes and heavy rain Train services between Madrid and Toledo were interrupted This is the third spate of flash flooding in Spain in the last few days. Record rain fell in parts of the Province of Castellón in the region of Valencia in Spain on 29 August 2021, causing damaging flash floods. Flash floods swept through Burunchel and nearby areas in Jaén Province — Bombers (@bomberscat) September 1, 2021 — Cutxamandé (@cutxamande) September 1, 2021 Los daños por las inundaciones en Alcanar, la Ràpita y otras poblaciones en el Ebro son catastróficos. El Gobierno de Cataluña debe actuar ya… pic.twitter.com/HGDKo2fwBg — Alejandro Fernández (@alejandroTGN) September 1, 2021 ⚠ Per la intensitat de les pluges al #Montsià i #BaixEbre estan tallades — Trànsit (@transit) September 1, 2021 Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList Agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for Aleix GarciaUlldecona midfielder moves to Bundesliga champion Girona FC has reached an agreement with Bayer 04 Leverkusen for the transfer of Aleix Garcia to the German club This closes the second stage in Montilivi of the player from Terres de l'Ebre the midfielder from Ulldecona has played 172 games for Girona in a total of 5 seasons distributed 21 assists and has been the protagonist of the second promotion to the First Division and the historic European qualification Aleix Garcia arrived in Girona the summer of 2017 playing two seasons on loan from Manchester City After spending time in Belgium and Romania in the summer of 2021 he returned to Girona His progression during this time has been outstanding being one of the pillars of the team that has qualified in third place and obtained the ticket for the next Champions League dedication and professionalism shown during the time he has been in Girona and wishes him good luck in his professional future Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Girona is on the border where Catalonia meets Valencia From the family that runs local restaurant Casa Santi Guimerà represents the third generation dedicated to serving up top meals employing optimal-quality products and haute cuisine techniques yet never losing sight of what traditional cooking means This translates into spectacular and thoughtful dishes such as the 'osmosized' sea bass with plankton and the kid belly with aromatic herbs divides his two tasting menus (€40 and €65) into cycling stages through the surrounding territory Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagramAbout us Contact us Time Out Worldwide Oriol Romeu; midfield experienceThe footballer from Ulldecona, who arrived transferred from Southampton, has played 239 games in the Premier League. Girona continues to reinforce its squad with just a few hours to go until the market closes. And it does so with the arrival of Oriol Romeu, a versatile midfielder with experience in the major European leagues, who arrives transferred from Southampton and who joins the Club for three seasons. L’Antic Molí in Ulldecona, in the Ebre river delta region, offers fine dining experience for as little as €20 L’Antic Molí, a traditional-style restaurant near the town of Ulldecona, in the very south of Catalonia, topped a list of the most affordable Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe guests can enjoy the culinary prowess of Vicent Guimerà for a price much lower than one would typically expect from a restaurant of this calibre a set menu which includes a choice of three starters the ‘Bistro Space’ and the ‘Gastronomic Space’ Although the cheaper options can be found in the lunch-focused former the latter also includes an extensive and diverse menu According to the official Michelin Guide website the average meal will cost between €64 and €110 The guide praises the eatery’s extensive landscaped grounds and high quality cooking awarding it with a Michelin green star as well L’Antic Molí currently has one Michelin star and is one of 49 restaurants in the territory to have been recognized with at least one including two with the maximum three stars - ABaC and Lasarte A third three-star restaurant is located in the northern city of Girona - Celler de Can Roca - run by the three Roca brothers It has even been named the best restaurant in the world by Restaurant magazine on two separate occasions For more information on Michelin-starred eateries in Catalonia Catalan News has created an interactive map allowing you to explore and discover these establishments including average prices and types of food on offer according to the Michelin Guide Furthermore, Listen below to our podcast from August 2021: Catalan cuisine – superstar chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants, a celebration of Catalonia's rich and innovative gourmet culture with chefs Carme Ruscalleda and Jordi Vilà, and Cuina magazine's Judith Càlix. Oriol Romeu godfather of the new Cruyff Court in Lloret de MarThe Ulldecona midfielder is optimistic ahead of Sunday's game against Real Sociedad Girona FC player Oriol Romeu was today the godfather of the new Cruyff Court in Lloret de Mar The Cruyff Courts are small free-use football pitches to promote sport among children and young people and to avoid sedentary lifestyles and prevent childhood obesity The one in Lloret is the second installation of these characteristics in the Girona region director of the Cruyff Foundation and Jaume Dulsat mayor of Lloret de Mar.The Ulldecona midfielder was very excited to be the godfather of this new field since "my beginnings were in a small town with different conditions and we had to deal with shoes or bottles to make the goalposts If you get the most out of it and take advantage of the time invested who threw penalties with the children of two local schools who took part in the inauguration.As far as sports news is concerned Romeu has explained that the team will face Real Sociedad "The current line of work is the one we must continue to maintain If we continue like this the results will improve We will have to match its intensity to be able to get something positive out of it We are a team that wants to compete against everyone We want to continue to be brave and play good football Now it will be good to recover the players who have been out This will give more options to the coach and better performance to the team".