Trobada d’Escalada Els Ports (Els Ports Climbing Meet) draws climbers to Morella, Spain each autumn, celebrating the Els Ports’ limestone with guided climbs, workshops, and a lively climbing fair in the main square. A signature crowd-pleaser is the “lance al jamón” ham-throw contest, where competitors scramble to snag a hanging ham. After the day’s routes, the medieval old town shifts into a communal dinner and live music, keeping the stoke going long after sunset.
DATES & TIMES
• Dates: 8–11 October 2026 (Thursday–Sunday).
• Typical pattern: early October long weekend around Valencian Day (9 Oct) and 12 Oct (Pilar); last edition ran 9–12 Oct 2025 — see the official Program.
• Exact 2026 details not yet published—check official site nearer the date: Program.
LOCATION
• Morella (Castellón), with activities in town and climbs across the Els Ports area — key spots include Pla dels Estudis and municipal venues listed on the official page; Open in Google Maps.
• Visitor info and maps: see City tourism.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Registration: places typically managed via the organizer’s sign-up page; for 2025 this was hosted on RockTheSport — see Registration (closed).
• Public activities: concerts/talks listed on the official Program.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Getting there: driving routes and public transport options are on the official tourism pages — see How to get there and Public transport.
• Base altitude ~1,000 m; evenings can be cool in October — check local forecasts and bring layers.
• Respect climbing restrictions and local guidance in Els Ports; details are communicated during the event briefings on the Program.