Gastronomy and wine tourism

The counties of Bages and Anoia are primarily agricultural and livestock regions. In recent years, various groups of producers and chefs have started to revive gastronomy based on native products to create a mindful cuisine focused on local products. 

Barcelona is the land of wines. More than 2,500 years ago, the Romans and Iberians cultivated vines to produce the favourite drink of the gods, a drink that has shaped the landscape and culture of the regions of Barcelona. Just a stone’s throw from the city, you can enjoy three DO (Designation of Origin) wine areas that offer such a wide range of activities and experiences that you’ll want to keep coming back to try them all.

A les comarques de Barcelona menjaràs molt bé. És igual que t'asseguis a la cuina de les àvies, les fondes de tota la vida, els petits restaurants de muntanya, les llotges de peix de la costa o els mercats a l'aire lliure: a tot arreu gaudiràs d'un mosaic d'aromes, colors i sabors capaç de seduir els paladars més exigents. Però si vols gaudir d'una experiència gastronòmica del més alt nivell, reserva taula a qualsevol dels restaurants guardonats per la Guia Michelin. D'opcions no te'n faltaran! Cada any, molts establiments de la província veuen reconeguda la seva activitat amb alguna estrella.

It is easy to talk about sustainability, but it is sometimes harder to put it into practice. When making plans for the weekend or a longer getaway, you might not know where to start looking. With this in mind, today, we would like to tell you about some of the best options for responsible tourism in the county of Vallès Oriental.

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!

Set between the Catalan Pre-Coastal Range and the Mediterranean coast, the DO (Designation of Origin) Penedès is an outstanding winegrowing area with the largest production yield in Catalonia. The quality of the soil, the sun exposure and the sea breeze go a long way to explaining the success of wines and cavas capable of surprising even the most demanding of palates. The region also has the largest number of wineries, along with a wide-ranging wine tourism offering that you can also enjoy with the family.