Gastronomy

Would you like to see how the delicious strawberries of the Maresme area are grown? Are you keen to find out how malvasia wine from Sitges is made? Do you fancy seeing a cold cuts production facility in action or having a beekeeper show you their hives? We’ve prepared a gastronomic route for you in the regions of Barcelona on which you’ll discover where everything you eat comes from.

“Mindfulness, or the non-judgmental focus of one’s attention on one’s own emotions, thoughts and feelings in the present moment, which can be trained through meditation practices drawn from Buddhist anapanasati,” is one of the definitions we find for mindfulness. What happens if we do this amidst the endless vineyard landscapes we have in the regions around Barcelona? Well, magic happens and our attention gets even fuller, because the landscapes also fill us up. Are you ready to discover four amazing places to practise mindfulness and other wellness techniques surrounded by vineyards?

Christmas is a time for gift-giving, and treating yourself to experiences you can enjoy together may be the perfect option. Share a getaway to a rural house, discover new varieties at a winery, find the most concealed Gaudí, relax in hot springs, enjoy a bike ride or a hot air balloon trip, discover a farm with children ... There are plenty of options very close by, for all tastes and budgets: Unique gifts that are sure to please!