Gastronomy and wine tourism

Getting away with your friends for a couple of days is one of those plans that brightens up your life. It is hard to agree on a weekend, a place, a budget, and it is even harder to get all your obligations taken care of: work, kids, parents and the never-ending to-do list ..., but when you finally manage to do it and suddenly have 24 or 48 hours to share, take care of yourself and celebrate your friendship, you rediscover yourself and relish the happiness of doing what you love most. This is what Gemma and her friends do, as each year one of them takes charge.

A wine-growing region full of contrasts, with a gentle landscape that is just perfect for exploring it on foot, by road bike or on a mountain bike. This is the Alt Penedès, a region close to the sea with a privileged climate, where the gastronomic, cultural and, of course, wine tourism offerings make a visit a very pleasant, perhaps unforgettable, experience. The Penedès360 project allows you to explore it in stages, either on foot or on two wheels.

It is difficult to find a more appropriate name than Montserrat (serrated mountain) for Catalonia’s most iconic mountain range. With its unusual shapes, bold peaks and dangerous cliffs, the mountain's imposing profile cuts across the sky above the great central depression of Catalonia, while living up to its name. 

You will eat very well in the regions around Barcelona. Whether you are sitting in your grandmother's kitchen, a traditional inn, a small mountain restaurant, coastal fish markets or open-air markets, you will enjoy an array of aromas, colours and flavours that will allure even the most discerning palates. However, if you want to enjoy a top-notch culinary experience, book a table at any of the Michelin-starred restaurants. You will be spoilt for choice! Every year, many venues in the province are recognised for their work with a Michelin star..

If you are a lover of good food and like to explore the origins of the products you enjoy, we suggest a tour taking in several producers in the regions around Barcelona. From freshly picked fruit to artisan cheeses, beer, chocolate, honey and jam, these experiences will allow you experience food with all your senses. Are you ready to try them?

Would you like to celebrate a special date with your partner in a unique environment? There is no need for you to get on a plane and fly to the other side of the continent. The regions around Barcelona offer unique options that will simply amaze your partner. Here are 7 plans so you can choose the one that best suits your sweetheart.