Gastronomy

From the sea and from the mountains. Local products to savour Mediterranean cuisine, whether direct from local producers or prepared by the finest chefs. Come and discover the gastronomy of the regions of Barcelona.

Everything you want to know about gastronomy in the regions of Barcelona

<p>Montserrat Abbey</p>

Very close to Barcelona, there are hidden villages, towns, routes and landscapes which, once you visit them, you cannot help but think about going back to or recommending them to anyone you know for them to enjoy a great one- or two-day getaway. Which one do you choose?

<p>2021 Fireworks Display (Photo: Phylloxera Festival Association)</p>

Cava is a world-famous sparkling wine that no important meal or celebration can be without. It’s part of our everyday life, a fixture of the dining table. As children we wonder whether those bubbles we aren’t allowed to taste will tickle our mouths. But have you ever wondered how and why cava began to be produced in the Penedès area? The story takes us to Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, covering dramatic events of the 19th-century history when phylloxera wiped out 90% of Europe’s vineyards...

<p>Penedès Vineyards</p>

The grape harvest has always been a festive event. Since ancient times, grape harvesting has been conceived as a ritual, either because of its Mediterranean roots or because of the camaraderie generated among teams of grape pickers. Although the process is mostly mechanised nowadays, picking grapes from the vine is still a reason for celebration, and there are many towns and cities in the regions of Barcelona that organise harvest festivals where everyone is welcome. So get your diary out!

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Gastronomic activities

Nature

Go on a lovely bike ride among the vineyards and peach orchards of the Penedès area. Head out with a guide or pedal away at your o...

Gastronomy and wine tourism

Un recorregut per la finca Nadal de la Boadella, les seves vinyes, celler i cava fundacional. Coneixerem els vins escumosos Corpin...

Culture and traditions

Recorregut d’aproximadament 1 km pels escenaris urbans de la vila que ens permeten identificar Vilafranca del Penedès com a Capita...

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