The Wind Festival returns on June 7 with new features
The second edition offers activities such as sailing, windsurfing or playing with stars.
Next Saturday, June 7th, Coll de Balaguer Square in Hospitalet de l'Infant will once again become the epicenter of a spectacle of color, movement, and creativity with the celebration of the second edition of the Festival del Vent. Following the success of the first edition, Viento is an initiative promoted by the Department of Tourism of the Vandellòs and L'Hospitalet del Infante City Council with the aim of highlighting one of the most characteristic elements of the municipality: the wind. The wind provides not only as a natural resource but also as a source of experiences. It allows us to enjoy activities such as sailing, windsurfing, playing with stars... With this festival we want to reclaim the wind as an element of identity and share this celebration with everyone," highlights the Councilor for Tourism, M. Elidia López. (in Coll de Balaguer square, opposite the seafront promenade) and will offer a day full of free activities related to wind and creativity. 13 hours), as well as a wind garden that will be installed on the sand of Arenal beach, where the wind will give life to hypnotic structures. Wing foil displays
One of the main novelties of this edition is the incorporation of exhibitions of wing foil (led by Amar la Mar Surf Club) and paddleboarding (led by Club BKT), disciplines that harness the power of the wind to offer adrenaline-filled shows. wing foil, in particular, is an emerging water sport that combines elements of surfing, windsurfing, and kite surfing. It involves riding a board equipped with a hydrofoil (foil) while operating an inflatable wing with your hands, allowing you to rise and glide over the surface in a fluid and exciting way. Sardana dance open to everyone. Throughout the day, there will also be traditional games, organized by the Federation of Sports and Traditional Games of Catalonia, designed to ensure that children and adults have a good time. food truck which will sell drinks and food throughout the day, and will raffle off professional stars among the star workshop participants. For more information, please visit the websites www.vandellos-hospitalet.cat and www.hospitalet-valldellors.cat.
