Castells, the Human Tower (July)

How does it feel to stand on top of a nine-storey tower ​​completely made up of people? In Catalonia there is a long tradition of building human towers which represents not only a daring feat but also a rich cultural tradition. The towers, known as castells (meaning castle in Catalan), take different forms, but they all rely on skilled castellers to create the tower and a strong group around the base to support it and soften any falls.

Click here for a video about castells in Tarragona