Yes, the traditional varieties are very valued, but they have a very slow growth. The improved variety of Black Penedesenca weights 8 lb at 14 weeks of life, and have a delicious meat.
Here in Catalonia are very appreciated the Catalana del Prat or "Pota Blava" (blue leg) and the Black Penedesenca. In the imporved varieties theys produce a good quantity of delicious meat in 14-16 weeks.