Eduard Toda, a Catalan diplomat, archaeologist and Egyptologist, was responsible for the refurbishment of the Castell Monestir d’Escornalbou, where he lived. Once a year, in mid-July, Escornalbou hosts the Santa Teca regional heritage and food festival. Promoting sustainable, seasonal and local products, for two days they offer an agenda full of cultural offerings, lots of authentic music and gastronomy, with producers of craft beers, natural wines, cheeses and renowned chefs from the province. Past editions have included theatre, literature, photography, storytelling, an acrobatic performance and moving descriptions of the starry sky with a glass of wine in hand. One of the main aims of this event is to raise awareness among visitors about cuisine that respects the local territory.