A new record at the world's biggest snail-eating festival Eloi Teixidó Fontova L'Aplec del Caragol takes place over a long weekend every spring Every spring, more than 200,000 visitors descend upon the Spanish city of Lleida for L'Aplec del Caragol – a cheerful celebration of the region's most beloved food: snails. Eloi Teixidó Fontova Activities at the festival include a …