Casal Popular la Turba

A community-run cultural space in Valls

Casal Popular la Turba is based at Carrer dels Metges 14 in Valls, Alt Camp, and serves as a self-organized space for members and supporters. Founded in 1997 by local groups connected to the national liberation movement, environmental activism, and cultural work, it set out to create an alternative political and cultural space for the city. It belongs to Xarxa de Casals i Ateneus dels Països Catalans.

Projects and activities

The center coordinates and hosts several ongoing initiatives:

• Grup de consum La Bajoca: An agroecological buying group founded in 2013 that builds direct relationships between producers and consumers.
• Cooperativa d'Habitatges La Titaranya: A cooperative developing homes and commercial spaces under a right-of-use model in Valls' old town.
• Club Esportiu Popular: A community sports club with sliding-scale dues, connected to the historic center.
• Fira Altres Lletres: A book and critical-thinking fair organized with Llumull Accions Audiovisuals.
• Concurs de Fotografia Patrimoni Vallenc: A photography competition highlighting local heritage.
• Art Mitgeres: An outdoor exhibition of large-format documentary photography.
• Universitat Popular de l'Alt Camp and other cultural and social projects.

Associated groups

The center brings together or supports groups including CUP, La Marruixa, Alt Camp No Té Por, SEPC, Llumull Audiovisuals, and Orgull Vallenc.

Membership

Members are central to sustaining existing projects and launching new ones. The organization also directs part of its resources to supporting people facing political repression and social projects.

Location and contact

Address: Carrer dels Metges 14, Valls, Alt Camp, Spain. Email: info@laturba.cat. Website: laturba.cat.