Presented in society ‘la Tortilla del Tour’
On the occasion of Grand Départ of the Tour de France 2026which will officially start on July 4, this Friday the ‘Tortilla del Tour’. He Gastronomic Classroom of the Mercat de Sant dressed up to host the presentation of the ‘Tortilla del Tour’. The presentation event included the participation of Councilor for Sports of the Barcelona City Council, David Escudé, and the Commissioner for Economic Promotion, Commerce, Restauració and Pla de Moda, Nadia Quevedowhich highlighted the role of markets as a cohesive engine and showcase of local gastronomy during major city events.
He chef Ot Salvans, from the Manda Huevos restauranthas been in charge of designing the official recipe of the ‘Tortilla del Tour’.
The bars, restaurants and prepared food stalls in the city’s markets will join in the celebration of this event.
Between June 8 and July 5 they will be able to offer the original recipe for the ‘Tortilla del Tour’ together with their usual tortillas. To live the complete ‘Tapa Tour’ experience, the tortilla tapa will be presented with exclusive elements such as the official Tour de France flag pinned to each serving, an informative paper tablecloth that will include details of the stages of the race route through the city and specific promotional signage at all participating points of sale.
40 garrisoned markets and revitalization in the neighborhoods
Throughout the month of June and until the start of the competition, the 40 buildings of the municipal markets of Barcelona will show off a special decoration with official garlands of the event, an initiative that will bring the festive and sporting atmosphere to all the districts of the city.
On this occasion, the cycle is fully integrated into the celebration of the Tour: next June 27, the Mercat del Besòs will host the cycle Tasta’Mwhere the neighborhood can enjoy a great day of tasting and cycling atmosphere within the framework of the Tour Festival.
The animation will be complemented by two traveling promotional photocalls that will travel through different markets in the network and will be present in these road revitalization activities to immortalize the party.
