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.

Get ready to explore (or re-explore!) enchanting spots that are steeped in history, nature, culture and authenticity. They are just a stone’s throw from Barcelona and have so much to offer. Here are 10 ideas to fill you with energy and make you want to hit the road!

Less than an hour from Barcelona, an array of unique experiences is waiting for you among flowering fields, medicinal plants and traditional knowledge. Visit producers who passionately care for the land and offer activities such as workshops, guided walks and flower picking. Nature, sustainability and local charm in their purest form. Read on and be amazed by these lively corners.

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?

Delve into the culture of olive oil in the regions of Barcelona and discover why this liquid gold is so much more than a cooking ingredient. Visit places where the authenticity of the landscape merges with the ancient history of olive tree cultivation, discovering all the tradition and flavour of olive oil, and the passion it arouses. Don’t miss out on these unique experiences and the chance to taste a selection of high-quality olive oils, each with its own unique personality.

The Catalan modernist bourgeoisie may have been nouveau riche, but they certainly knew what they were doing: they made summer residences, spas, art collections and haute cuisine fashionable. Nowadays, we can enjoy their approach to life for ourselves, especially in Vallès Oriental, a region where there are plenty of ways to make the most of your leisure time.