6 food tours: what a delightful journey!
Some journeys are made by foot, while we carry others in our hearts. Then there are those we discern on our palates. When a tasting takes you to the past, when a flavour awakens a memory you thought long forgotten, you know you have found that corner of the world that speaks your language. The food tours in the Lluçanès, Garraf, Penedès and Montserrat regions are just like that: a journey following the roots and authentic flavours that link us to the land, the people and their enduring traditions. On this tour, bread, truffles, cottage cheese and coca (Catalan flatbread) are not just food, but stories that unfold with every bite. Get ready for a delicious adventure, where time stands still and your appetite grows. Are you ready for a delicious journey?
The Tòfona Tour: the treasure of the forests
Delve into the Lluçanès region and discover the “black diamond” of cuisine: the truffle. At the Noir et Blanc farm, you will learn the secrets of truffle harvesting and enjoy a gourmet tasting of local products. You can also pair truffles with wines and spirits at Cal Siller, a unique experience for food lovers. As Christmas approaches, the Tòfona Fair is held in Centelles, a great opportunity to embark on this sensory journey through flavours and aromas that will captivate all your sense.
The Milk Tour: soulful cheeses
If you are a cheese fan, you will love this tour. It invites you to get to know local farms and cheese factories where you can learn more about how the finest cheeses are made. At Formatgeria Betara, in Sant Boi del Lluçanès, you can meet the master cheesemakers who produce true culinary gems: goat, cow, and sheep cheeses that have won international awards. At Formatges de Lluçà, you will fall in love with the cheese made from Alpine goats, which adds a special touch to their artisan products. You can also visit Soler de n'Hug, which boasts cutting-edge milking technology, or the Mas Rogers family dairy farm. Do not leave without trying their artisan yoghurts! A unique experience that will bring you closer to the flavour and authenticity of the Lluçanès region, from the farm to the table!
The Ruta del Pa: from the land to the oven
On this tour, you will unveil the secrets of one of the oldest and most essential foods: bread. In the Lluçanès region, forment (durum wheat) is the king of flours that is used to make artisan bread like that made by our grandmothers. Can you imagine tasting a piece of bread fresh out of the oven, with a crispy crust and a soft interior? Start the tour at Mas Terricabras, where the family will unveil the secrets of forment wheat with a small snack. Afterwards, visit one of the local bakeries, Forn Cal Pujals or Forn Sant Adjutori, where the aroma of freshly baked bread will envelop you. To round off the experience, do not miss a visit to Kibus, a craft beer brewery that offers tastings, where you will discover how this outstanding wheat is turned into a beverage. This tour celebrates the genuine flavours and tradition that make bread so special!
The Coca (flatbread) and Llonganissa (sausage) Tour: flavours of the land
In the heart of the Lluçanès region, you can enjoy a unique culinary tradition where sweet coca (flatbread) and llonganissa (cured sausage) merge in a feast of flavours. We suggest a visit to eight shops in Prats de Lluçanès, which are marked on a map and where you can taste and purchase the finest specialty products made with passion. Explore bakeries steeped in history and butcher’s that are known for their hand-cured sausage. After satisfying your taste buds, why not have a picnic at the Clotet fountain or climb up to the Lurdes viewpoint for stunning views? Get ready for an experience that provides both flavour and nature!
The Xató Tour: Mediterranean flavours
Immerse yourself in Mediterranean flavours with the Xató Tour, an experience that goes far beyond good food and which you can enjoy in the Alt Penedès and Garraf regions of Barcelona. Xató, a Catalan salad made with escarole, salted cod, tuna and a delicious romesco sauce, is the starring dish. You can try different versions of this dish in restaurants that offer tradition as well as innovation with locally sourced ingredients. While you enjoy a delicious meal by the sea, with spectacular views of the Garraf coastline, you can visit the wineries of the Penedès DO and pair your xató with the best local wines. With more than 200 leisure, cultural and nature activities, as well as festivals, hiking and tastings, visit Calafell, El Vendrell, Sitges, Vilafranca del Penedès and Vilanova i la Geltrú in order to experience the magic of the Xató Tour with your family or friends!
The Matonaires Tour in Montserrat: pure sweetness!
Montserrat Mountain is known for its majestic appearance, but did you know it also boasts a surprising culinary tradition? The Matonaires Tour will introduce you to the women who made traditional mató, a typical fresh, sweet cheese of this area. Let yourself be surprised by this mild flavour as you explore paths that lead you to ancient hermitages, breathtaking viewpoints as well as mysterious corners of Catalonia's most iconic mountain.
More information:
Turisme Lluçanès Garraf Turisme
Visita Montserrat