Gourmet food and wine
EXPERIENCES
Costa Brava
Ultra-local
A day on the farm
PIcnics
Rice dishes
among the vines
Girona Pyrenees
Tastings among the
viNEs and olive groves
Visit the fish auction
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Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees: the food and wine tourism destination Discover our wines and our time-honoured traditional cuisine, made with ingredients from both the sea and land. They are the centre of any social event at restaurants, food and wine fairs and seminars throughout the region. It is a unique region, where Ferran Adrià and the Roca brothers reinvented international cuisine and where culinary innovation continues to dazzle at the sixteen restaurants with twenty one Michelin stars between them. This land is truly blessed by nature. Here, where the mountains merge with the Mediterranean Sea, the land and sea provide a vast array of produce all year round: wine and oil from the D.O. Empordà, rice from Pals, anchovies from L’Escala, red prawns, sea urchins, kidney beans from Santa Pau, handcrafted cheeses and cold meats are all the focus of attention on market stalls and our tables alike. The wineries of the D.O Empordà Wine Route and the local producers welcome you with open arms to give you unique experiences and encourage you to enjoy the genuine essence of our coast and inland areas. Cheers!
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Index Map of activities | p. 4 Wine tourism activities | p. 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Agrobodega El Parral Brugarol Winery Castelló Murphy Winery Celler Cooperatiu d’Espolla Eccocivi Winery Hugas De Batlle Winery Mas Geli Winery Viníric Winery Clos d’Agon Cooperativa Agrícola de Garriguella Espelt Viticultors Gastronomy Nature Experience La Gastronòmica La Vinyeta Mas Llunes Mas Oller Masetplana Masia Serra Perelada Wines And Cavas SK Kayak, Kayak Centre Somni d’istiu Vinyes d’Olivardots
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Gourmet food and wine stays | p. 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gourmet food experiences | p. 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Granja Mas Bes Mas La Coromina Mooma Museu de la Pesca - Espai del Peix Cork Museum in Palafrugell and Sala Gran Restaurant Tourist Information Centre - Figueres Town Council Ventalló Oil Peralada Mas Marcè Tela Marinera Turisme de Pals Visit Palafrugell
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Aborígens - Local Food Insiders Hostal Can Xicu (Moments Rurals) Es Portal Hotel Gastronòmic Hostal Sa Teula Hostal Ses Negres Hotel Canyelles Platja **** Hotel Gastronòmic del Teatre **** Restaurant del Teatre Hotel Mas La Ferreria **** Hotel Spa Terraza **** Park Hotel San Jorge ****S Restaurante Draulic
Casa Marieta Cocktail Time By Gerard Ruiz Compartir Restaurant Educ’Art Fundació Emys General Nàutic 94, SL Girona Food Tours
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N-154
GIRONA PYRENE
France
PUIGCERDÀ el Segre
HEADWATERS OF THE TER AND FRESER RIVERS NATURAL PARK
N-260
France
el Freser
CADÍ -MOIXERÓ NATURAL PARK
E-9 C-16
C-38
ona
a Barcel N-153a N-260
la Vall de Bianya
N-260a
C-26 el Ter
8 RIPOLL
N-260a
OLOT
C-17 C-26
Joanetes
9
C-37
Pantà de Susqu
FRANCE Girona
CATALONIA Barcelona
Mediterranean Sea
LEGEND OF ICONS 4
Time
Dates and frequency
Price
Duration of the activity
MONTSENY NATURAL PARK
France
EES
France
ALBERA MASSIF
2 E-15 AP-7
18
Cantallops
Capmany Sant Climent Sescebes
4
Peralada
A-2
Llançà
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CAP DE CREUS NATURAL PARK
13
4
6
15 GARROTXA VOLCANIC AREA NATURAL PARK
Cap de Creus
3
9 11 4
AIGUAMOLLS DE L’EMPORDÀ NATURAL PARK
Siurana
Cadaqués
Roses
C-260
la Muga
N-260
El Port de la Selva
21
Vilajuïga
3
A-26
20
10 15 17
C-252
FIGUERES
6
Rabós
3 14 Mollet de Garriguella
1 22 2
Pantà de Boadella
N-260
Colera
Espolla
Badia de Roses
el Fluvià
COSTA BRAVA
14 Ventalló
5
C-31
Estany de Banyoles
BANYOLES
el Ter
6
5
E-15 AP-7
1
6B
el Ter
N-141
C-252
Sant Martí Vell
2
GIRONA
Palau-sator
7
Pals
Torrent
8
C-66
Salitja
C-63
l’Onyar
LES GAVARRES C-31
10 8
C-25
C-253
Sant Antoni de Calonge
A-2 C-65
Riudarenes
K
7
C-35
Begur
Regencós
6
5
18
GIV-6548
Calella de Palafrugell
9
Calonge C-63
5
16
Palafrugell 12 A-2 8
GIRONA-COSTA BRAVA AIRPORT
SANTA COLOMA DE FARNERS
7 12 3 17
LA BISBAL D’EMPORDÀ
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ueda
Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Nature Park
10
4 Llafranc
2 13 la Fosca 11 16
Palamós
Platja d’Aro
9
Sant Feliu de Guíxols
E-15 AP-7
Hostalric 10
Mediterranean Sea Blanes A-19
a Barcelona
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Wine tasting and appetisers
AGROBODEGA EL PARRAL C. de Sant Climent, 27, 17750 Capmany +34 636 066 311 · info@elparral.cat · www.elparral.cat Any day, with prior booking
€15 p. p.
In the village’s old cooperative building, enjoy a wine tasting and sample the traditional cured meats and cheeses from the region. Discover elegant, subtle, harmonious wines full of the Empordà character.
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Gastronomic experience
BRUGAROL WINERY Camí de Bell-lloc, 65, 17230 Palamós +34 972 316 203 · bell-lloc@brugarol.com · www.brugarol.com Any day of the week, with prior booking
€65 p. p.
Begin with a stroll through the vineyard, followed by a guided tour of the winery (designed by RCR Arquitectes) and a tasting of three wines and three olive oils produced on the estate. The experience concludes with a meal of Brugarol organic produce at the Finca Bell-lloc farmhouse.
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4 hrs
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Wine tasting
and visit to a family winery
CASTELLÓ MURPHY WINERY
C. del Pont, 2, 17754 Rabós d’Empordà +34 695 989 446 · gcastellomurphy@gmail.com · www.cellercastellomurphy.com Any day, with prior booking
€25 p. p.
2 hrs
Enjoy a unique winery experience in the heart of the Alt Empordà and the protected natural area of Albera. The visit begins in the charming village of Rabós. We will then explore the small family winery, located in the house itself, to understand how we create our traditionally made organic wines and discover all the wonders of this history-steeped building. To conclude, you can enjoy a wine tasting on the terrace whilst savouring authentic tapas from the region. · Let us know if you have any dietary requirements for the tapas
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Rural Tramuntana meals
CELLER COOPERATIU D’ESPOLLA Ctra. de Roses, s/n, 17753 Espolla +34 628 526 394 · comercial@cellerespolla.com · www.cellerespolla.com To be agreed, with prior booking
From €25 p. p.
Come and enjoy a delicious meal in an authentic and incredibly special spot! Savour a delicious meal surrounded by vines and century-old olive trees, and whilst you contemplate the Empordà plain, discover a world of flavours and aromas that make the products of our region unique.
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Eccocivi, a winery
at the foot of the Mont-rodon volcano
ECCOCIVI WINERY
Paratge de Mont-rodon, 3, 17462 Sant Martí Vell +34 609 148 576 · visites@eccociwine.com · www.eccocivi.com Any day, with prior booking and according to availability
€15 p. p.
1 hr
Discover a winery located at the foot of an old volcano, Mont-rodon, in the Gavarres Area of Natural Interest. We have recovered the age-old cultivation of vines and work in a sustainable way respecting our environment (we have the ZeroCO2 certification). · We follow all prevention measures for COVID-19
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Wines, sea and mountain.
Visit the vineyards of the Hugas de Batlle winery
HUGAS DE BATLLE WINERY C. de Francesc Ribera, 28-30, 17469 Colera +34 972 389 149 · info@cellerhugasdebatlle.com · www.cellerhugasdebatlle.cat Any day, with prior booking
€16 p. p.
Discover the valley of Molinàs, a small spot located between Albera and Cap de Creus, close to Colera. A place with a long winemaking history, where the vines grow rooted to the ridges, coexisting with the tramontana and the sea. From the Coma Fredosa vineyard, we will walk and enjoy a glass of estate wine and the surrounding landscape. Once back at the winery, we will taste three more wines, all of them full of terroir, landscape and history. · If you are visiting with children, we can provide a drink and craft activity whilst you are wine tasting (monitor not included)
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1 hr 30 min to 2 hrs
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Make the surroundings yours and enjoy at your own pace
MAS GELI WINERY Disseminat del Barri Bernagar - els Masos de Pals, 5, 17256 Pals +34 629 694 428 · info@masgelipals.cat · www.masgelipals.cat Please consult. All yearround, with prior booking
€30 p. p.
2 hrs
If you would like to enjoy your food and wine without having to watch the clock, we have the ideal plan for you: a guided tour of the vineyards in the company of the winemakers, followed by a tasting of Mas Geli’s organic wines and, to top it all off, a fabulous meal of foods from the land that you can enjoy among the vines. Make the surroundings yours and don’t be in a rush to leave, it’s just you and all the time in the world!
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Brunch i panys
VINÍRIC WINERY C. de l’Ebre, s/n, 17251 Calonge +34 635 501 314 · info@viniric.cat / david@viniric.cat · www.viniric.cat Any day, with prior booking
€18 p. p.
Visit our winery and vineyards and enjoy a brunch of produce from our organic kitchen garden, oil from our estate and cured meats made in Calonge. Naturally, accompanied by the wines from our winery.
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Vertical tasting: the passage of time at Clos d'Agon
CLOS D’AGON
Mas Gil, c. dels Afores, s/n, 17253 Calonge +34 619 927 102 / +34 972 661 486 · visitas@closdagon.com · www.closdagon.com All year-round, with prior booking
€35 p. p.
2 hrs
Discover the evolution of Clos d’Agon wines and their history. Stroll through the vineyards and get to know our winery. · Groups of 6 people minimum
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Wine and bunkers (pairing of nature and culture)
COOPERATIVA AGRÍCOLA DE GARRIGUELLA Ctra. de Roses, s/n, 17780 Garriguella +34 972 530 002 · enoturisme@cooperativagarriguella.com · www.cooperativagarriguella.com Autumn and winter, one Sunday a month; spring and summer, two Sundays a month. With prior booking The activity begins with a short introductory film, followed by an easy 2.9-km walk among the vines and bunkers. You will discover how the ten bunkers along the route worked, designed according to the weapon that was to be used and camouflaged in harmony with the surrounding landscape. The experience ends in the Cooperativa de Garriguella with a tasting of wines produced using the grapes harvested from the vineyards visited. You can end the morning by complementing it with the gastronomic menu offered at the Cooperative.
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€15 p. p.
1 hr 30 min - 3 hrs
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Vilajuïga tasting
ESPELT VITICULTORS Mas Espelt, s/n, 17493 Vilajuïga +34 693 772 336 · enoturisme@espeltviticultors.com · www.espeltviticulors.com Any day, with prior booking
€20 p. p.
Explore the Espelt project through a tasting of our typically Empordà wines. At the vineyard, we will explain the secrets of our viticulture and you will feel the territory of the tramontana at Vilajuïga. Bring comfortable footwear and take a look at the weather forecast before you come so that you are well prepared and make the most of your visit.
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Rice fields and vineyards of Pals
GASTRONOMY NATURE EXPERIENCE Pals +34 627 525 617 · bustosiolanda@gmail.com · www.iolandabustos.com Every Tuesday, from 25 May to 11 October, from 19.00 to 21.30 h. Also, any weekday with prior booking and a minimum of 6 people
Adults, €65 per person; 12 to 18-year-olds, €50 per person; 5 to 12-year-olds, €28 per person; children under 5, free. Prices include VAT*
Discover the world of rice with a guided tour through the paddy fields of Pals. The route ends at the Mas Geli winery, where you can find out about their wine project. You will also taste some of their creations paired with recipes made using the different varieties of rice, prepared by chef Iolanda Bustos, an expert in botanical cuisine and local produce. Sit and enjoy the wine and rice pairing whilst contemplating the sunset over the vineyards of Pals. * The price includes: guided hike of approximately 5 km, tasting of 3 wines from the Mas Geli winery and a paired meal with rice dishes served at the Mas Geli winery. Family and pet-friendly activity
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Coastal walk
LA GASTRONÒMICA C. de Pitarra, 4, 17230 Palamós +34 685 195 519 · info@lagastronomica.cat · www.lagastronomica.cat Any day, with prior booking
€30 p. p.
2 hrs
A guided walk along one of the best coastal look-out paths on the Costa Brava, including a tasting of local products. We leave from the beach of La Fosca in Palamós and continue in the direction of Castell, one of the virgin beaches of the Empordà. Along the route are areas of unique beauty (castle of Sant Esteve, the Gori pine grove, S’Alguer cove...), full of stories and legends. On the way back to La Fosca, we will stop at a magical and exclusive spot to taste some Empordà wines and sample some of the local products.
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Picnic among the vines
LA VINYETA Camí de Mollet de Peralada a Masarac, s/n, parc. 117, pol. 2, 17752 Mollet de Peralada +34 647 748 809 · celler@lavinyeta.es · www.lavinyeta.es 10.30 or 12.00 Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays, with prior booking
€35 p. p.*
Grab your basket and head to the vineyard! All you need to do is find a good spot, with memorable views and a cool sea breeze. Napkins, a couple of wine glasses and a fabulous assortment of cured meats and cheese. Just like the winegrowers after a hard day’s work, regain your strength with a bite to eat. And for dessert, some almonds from the winery and a drop of Empordà Garnatxa. * The price also includes guided tour and wine tasting.
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2 hrs
15
Historical wine visit
MAS LLUNES Ctra. de Vilajuïga, s/n, 17780 Garriguella +34 972 552 684 · info@masllunes.es · www.masllunes.es Any day, with prior booking
€15 p. p.
2 hrs 30 min
Visit our vineyard located on a former airfield, the setting of the last air battle in Catalonia during the Spanish Civil War and step back in time visiting bunkers and shelters hidden among the vines and olive trees. The visit ends with a tasting of our wines at the winery.
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Guided tour with wine tasting
MAS OLLER Ctra. GI-652, km 0,230, 17123 Torrent +34 972 300 005 · info@masoller.es · www.masoller.es Depending on season, with prior booking only.
€18 p. p.
Visit: 45 min. approx.; tasting: 1 hr approx.
Learn all the steps involved in the process of winemaking, from vineyard to winery. Enjoy the landscape, with views of the mediaeval village of Pals and the Medes Islands and let your senses guide you on this visit which includes a tasting of Mas Oller’s wines. The food and wine activity begins with a walk through the vineyards, followed by a visit to our fermentation and ageing rooms. Afterwards, you can enjoy a tasting of different wines (whites, rosés and reds) on our outdoor terrace, in beautiful surroundings. · Languages: Spanish, Catalan, English and French. * From October to March, Mondays to Saturdays 11.00 to 17.00 h; from April to September, Mondays to Saturdays 11.00 to 19.30 h
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Oil and wine surrounded by nature
MASETPLANA Paratge dels Pedreguers, s/n, 17780 Garriguella +34 633 820 540 · activitat@masetplana.com · www.masetplana.com Any day, with prior booking
€25 p. p.; for under 18s, the cost is €20 p. p.
3 hrs approx.
The Empordà you have always thought of, in a different way. 40% tradition, 35% passion and 30% curiosity. We are OLIVE OIL and WINE. A very special blend so that you can discover the Empordà in a different way. Your experience begins with your booking and the decisions you make, which will make discovering Masetplana different each time. Special places and different stories. You will discover our olive oils and wines and decide if you would like sweet or savoury. An olive oil mill surrounded by vineyards. Come and choose your adventure. · Available in Catalan, Spanish, English, French and sign language in Catalan and Spanish
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Pícnic among vines at Masia Serra
MASIA SERRA C/ del Solés, 20, 17708 Cantallops +34 689 604 905 / +34 689 703 687 · visit@masiaserra.com · www.masiaserra.com Any day, with prior booking
€80 for two
An experience for romantics and lovers of wine and nature. A different type of visit to Masia Serra, at your own pace, surrounded by a unique and captivating landscape. After a stroll through the vineyards, with your picnic basket in your hands, you can spend a while in our beautiful gardens, planted with aromatic plants that are part of our surroundings; the perfect spot for you to disconnect and enjoy our wine. If you feel like it, you can take a dip in the pool, which you will find in among the olive groves. · Contact us for more activities and picnic times
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Discover Finca Garbet
PERELADA WINES AND CAVAS Ctra. N-260, 17496 Colera +34 972 538 011 / +34 972 538 503 · visitas@pereladachivite.com · www.perelada.com Mornings from Tuesdays to Sundays, with prior booking
€50 p. p.
3 hrs
Visit the exclusive Finca Garbet, a unique spot where you can enjoy a moment in the middle of nature, taste one of our best cavas and two of the wines that are produced from this land (Aires de Garbet and Finca Garbet). The tasting will be accompanied by exquisite tapas whilst you contemplate the blue of the Mediterranean and the green of the vineyard.
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Wine and kayak on the Costa Brava
SK KAYAK, KAYAK CENTRE Pg. Marítim, 4, 17490 Llançà +34 972 121 112 / +34 627 433 332 · reserves@skkayak.com · www.kayakcostabrava.com Any day, with prior booking
€50 p. p.
3 hrs
Enjoy an activity and discover the essence of the region, with the magic of Cap de Creus and the roots of Albera and its green vines that lead to the sea. The dry-stone wall terraces, the slates and schists of the soil and the climate marked by the tramontana define the character of the area’s wines. We will kayak from the beach in the port of Llançà and observe the green vineyards along the coastline of Garbet, disembarking in one of the coves on Cap Ras, with views of Cap de Creus, to taste some wines.
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Mar d'Amunt in a glass
SOMNI D’ISTIU 17489 El Port de la Selva +34 637 539 867 · hola@somnidistiu.com · www.somnidistiu.com All year-round, with prior booking
€25 p. p.
1 hr 30 min to 2 hrs
Navigate through the wines of Mar d’Amunt. Feel the abrupt landscape between Cap de Creus and the French border, passing through Albera. The dry-stone walled terraces are where we will taste a selection of wines from the Empordà and sample some cheese and products from the Costa Brava. · Groups of 4 people minimum
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Wine tasting and appetisers
VINYES D’OLIVARDOTS Paratge d’Olivardots, s/n, 17750 Capmany +34 651 017 075 · info@olivardots.com · www.olivardots.com Any day, with prior booking
€20 p. p.
Discover the local varietals and the land of the Empordà, strolling through the vineyards of the Olivardots estate. Afterwards, visit the winery and discover how we create our wines and to conclude, taste five wines paired with top-quality local appetisers. · Minimum 6 people
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2 hrs 30 min
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d oo f t e m r Gou experiences
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History and gastronomy in the old quarter of Girona
CASA MARIETA
Pl. de la Independència, 5-6, 17001 Girona +34 972 201 016 · info@casamarieta.com · www.casamarieta.com Monday to Sunday all year round (prior booking recommended)
From €23 to €32 p. p. (approx.)
Since 1892, Casa Marieta has conserved the spirit of its history. It maintains the essence of Catalan tradition through its menu, with a choice of seasonal dishes and daily specials. Veal with wild mushrooms, trinxat from the Empordà, roasted shoulder of lamb, duck with pears, chicken with langoustines, cod with a garlic mousseline sauce, fisherman's suquet (fish stew), are just some of the specialities you can enjoy at Casa Marieta. Just steps away from the old quarter, take a stroll before or after your meal and spend a fabulous day in the beautiful city of Girona. · If booked in advance, possibility of a takeaway picnic
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Alchemist for a day
COCKTAIL TIME BY GERARD RUIZ
C. Campcardós, 67, local, 17006 Girona +34 628 860 712 · info@cocktailtime.bar · www.cocktailtime.bar Any day, with prior booking
From €50 p. p.*
This is a truly innovative activity, during which you will discover how to be an alchemist. Learn how to distil your own gin with different botanicals and plants, and take your creation home as a souvenir. A unique and unrepeatable gin. We will also teach you our signature cocktail recipes, inspired by the region, using different liqueurs and spirits. * Depending on the type of workshop, includes 3 cocktails per person and 1 optional bottle of gin.
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2 hrs approx.
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Modern cuisine in the heart of Cadaqués
COMPARTIR RESTAURANT Riera de Sant Vicenç, s/n, 17248 Cadaqués +34 972 528 482 · www.compartircadaques.com The gift box is valid for a year
From €140 to €260 (for 2 people)
Receive a gift box at home worth a meal for two and come and enjoy modern Mediterranean cuisine designed to be shared. You will find us in the historic centre of Cadaqués, in a renovated emblematic 18th-century building. One of its notable features is the large outdoor courtyard, a perfect example of the identity of this unique spot on the Costa Brava. · Please book in advance to be able to enjoy your gift box · Don’t forget to bring the piece of paper with the gift box ID number on it with you.
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A castle and wine at sunset
EDUC’ART
Av. de Rhode, s/n, 17480 Roses +34 972 151 466 · patrimoni@roses.cat With prior booking
€10 p. p.
1 hr 30 min
Evening guided tour of the Trinitat castle with a tasting of DO Empordà wines. Enjoy a tour of the fortress, built to defend the port, which has one of the best views of the Bay of Roses at sunset and taste some wines bathed in the light of the Empordà.
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Mouth-watering walks
FUNDACIÓ EMYS Can Moragues, ctra. de Santa Coloma, km 21,1, 17421 Riudarenes info@fundacioemys.org · www.fundacioemys.org Saturdays and Sundays, with prior booking
Adults, €15 p. p.; children, €8 p. p.
2 hrs
Explore the Can Moragues estate and taste more than eight of the products produced there, whilst getting to know the different areas and the project. Discover the history of the 20th-century farmhouse, the symbiotic relationship between man and nature, how agriculture can help protect the environment, the biodiversity of the farmland and the products associated with the farming and conservation projects.
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Passion for wood, sea and wine
GENERAL NÀUTIC 94, SL Moll Vell de Palamós, 17230 Palamós +34 608 515 772 · www.generalnautic.com · administracio@generalnautic.com All year-round, with prior booking (except August)
From €50 p. p.
Set sail to the north onboard one of our charming boats. Feel the wood beneath your feet, smell and taste the sea... We organise tailor-made excursions during which you can sample all sorts of local products paired with DO Empordà wines. We select the coves that are most sheltered from the prevailing winds where you can enjoy a dip in the sea followed by a hot shower or do some snorkelling or paddle surfing in the summer. · 6 people minimum, 11 people maximum
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From 3 hrs
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Guided food and wine tours
GIRONA FOOD TOURS C. del Nord, 6, baixos, 17001 Girona +34 629 850 709 · info@gironafoodtours.com · www.gironafoodtours.com Any day, with prior booking
From €69 p. p. (incl. VAT)
4 hrs
Discover the charm of Girona, its local markets, the old quarter and Catalan gastronomy through the eyes of our local foodies with an all-inclusive guided tour. Enjoy a fantastic food and wine experience! We also organise private events for individuals and companies, as well as cooking and wine pairing workshops using regional products. Would you like a different and unique food tour? Come and visit us!
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Live a 100% agrotourism experience
GRANJA MAS BES C. del Mas Bes, s/n, 17184 Salitja (Vilobí d’Onyar) +34 652 307 020 / +34 639 014 269 · visites.masbes@gmail.com · www.masbes.com 17.00 h. Weekends, with prior booking
Adults, €27 p. p.; children, €15 p. p.
1 hr 30 min
Mas Bes is a dairy farm with over 100 years of history. During the guided tour, the youngest members of the group will be able to get to know different animals, including sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens and donkeys. Visitors can also learn what daily life on a farm is like and relive the farming past in the rural museum. You can also enjoy a meal of products from the farm, designed for young and old alike. · Visits: 11.30 h; lunch: 13.30 h
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A day on the farm
MAS LA COROMINA Granja Mas la Coromina, 17176 Joanetes +34 699 746 752 · www.maslacoromina.cat · info@maslacoromina.cat Consult scheduled visits on our website
Adults and children over 13, €12 p. p.; children between 3 and 12, €6 p. p.; children under 2, free
1 hr 30 min
If you feel like experimenting, feeling, learning and experiencing a day as a farmworker, come and visit our organic farm. Together we will walk the fields, breathe the air, feed the cows, milk them, taste the milk and the products we make with it and learn all about the farm’s life cycles: the fields, the cows and the milk! · Tours with prior booking.
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Cider tourism: taste the Empordà
MOOMA Mas Saulot, s/n, 17256 Palau-Sator +34 872 026 088 · info@mooma.cat · www.mooma.cat From Wednesday to Sunday, at 11:00 and 18:00. With prior booking
€31.50 p. p.
Would you like to discover the heart of the Empordà differently? If you come and visit Mas Saulot, on the outskirts of Palau-sator, you can find out all about how we make our products, taste some 100 % natural, single-varietal apple juice and cider and enjoy a hearty meal among the apple trees. The perfect activity for all the family. Health and cider!
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1hr 15 min
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Show cooking
of fish from the Port of Palamós MUSEU DE LA PESCA - ESPAI DEL PEIX Moll Pesquer, s/n, 17230 Palamós +34 972 600 424 · infomuseu@palamos.cat · www.museudelapesca.org Regularly on Saturdays; also, any day for groups with prior booking
€25 p. p.
2 hrs 30 min
During this activity, participants will prepare fish dishes and get to know all about the traditional cuisine of the fishing profession, as well as discover a series of littleknown species that are landed at the Port of Palamós. The dishes will be paired with wines from DO Empordà.
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Cork makers and Tapas
CORK MUSEUM IN PALAFRUGELL AND SALA GRAN RESTAURANT Placeta del Museu del Suro, s/n, 17200 Palafrugell +34 972 307 825 · info@museudelsuro.cat · www.museudelsuro.cat Mondays to Fridays, from April to June and September to December (with prior booking)
€32 p. p.
1 hr 30 min
Guided tour of the Cork Museum and a meal at Restaurant Sala Gran in Llofriu. Explore the world of cork oaks, a product of the towns and villages located around the Gavarres mountain massif. Discover culinary sensations, also from the world of cork, with a tasting menu of traditional dishes that were prepared daily by the cork makers, as well as those they so expertly created for special holidays and celebrations. · Minimum 20 people · Time: Museum visit: 12.00 h; lunch: 14.00 h
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Figueres food and wine routes: from classic to avant-garde
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE - FIGUERES TOWN COUNCIL Pl. de l’Escorxador, 2, 17600 Figueres +34 972 503 155 · www.visitfigueres.cat · turisme@figueres.org Every Saturday from July to September
General admission, €25 p. p.; reduced ticket, €20 p. p.; students, €15 p. p.; children between 11 and 17, €10 p. p.; children under 11, free
The combination of sea and mountain and the geographic proximity of France’s nouvelle cuisine led to the birth of Catalonia’s avant-garde cuisine in the Empordà. One of the region’s star products is the DO Empordà wines, whose Regulatory Council is based in Figueres. With sommelier Laura Masramon, discover and taste the gastronomic legacy of Figueres and the Empordà paired with the wines of the land. · Visits are in Catalan and Spanish. For visits in French, please contact us directly.
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Olive oil, century-old tradition in the heart of the Empordà
VENTALLÓ OIL & GIGS GIRONA C. de la Bassa, 20, 17473 Ventalló +34 972 793 076 · www.oliventallo.com · visit@oliventallo.com All year-round, with prior booking
From €12 p. p. (according to activity)*
Come and visit us and discover the secrets of the world of olive growing using all your senses. We will walk among hundred-year-old trees in a beautiful landscape and then do an olive oil tasting. You can also try some of the typical products from the land or take part in one of our workshops. Choose the activity you would like to do and come and enjoy the fresh air in this rural setting that holds the essence of the Mediterranean. · Visits available in Catalan, Spanish, English and French * Local picnic option from €25 per person. Discounts for young children
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Visit the Mas Marcè sheep farm and make your own curd cheese
PERALADA MAS MARCÈ
C. Ribera, 5, 17469 Siurana d’Empordà +34 674 076 691 · visites@peraladamasmarce.com · www.peraladamasmarce.com Saturdays and Sundays; every day in summer
Children up to 3 yrs, free; children between 3 and 11 yrs, €7 p. p.; adults and children over 12, €12 p. p.
2 hrs
Visit the Mas Marcè sheep farm and get to know this rural world. Bottle-feed a lamb and discover everyday life at the farm. Afterwards, visit the workshop where we will process the sheep’s milk following the traditional method and make your own recuit or curd cheese. To round off the day, taste the products prepared on the farm: yoghurt, curd cheese and cheeses, accompanied by a young wine from the region. We look forward to seeing you!
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Tasting of the sea and prawns
TELA MARINERA Moll de Ponent, port de Palamós, 17230 Palamós +34 609 307 623 · joan@telamarinera.es · www.telamarinera.es All year-round, with prior booking
€50 p. p.
3 hrs
The prawns from Palamós have a reputation for being the best along the coast. There is no better experience than savouring them just after they have been caught, onboard a classic boat anchored in the cove of Castell. A 3-hour maritime food activity that won’t leave anyone indifferent. Discover the authentic taste of the Mediterranean Sea, enjoying prawns cooked on a layer of salt and accompanied by a white wine from the Empordà.
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Tour of the old quarter and the Torre de les Hores with tasting included
TURISME DE PALS
C. de l’Hospital, 22, 17256 Pals - Old Quarter Tourist Information Centre +34 972 637 380 · www.visitpals.com · info@pals.cat Saturdays in June, September and October
€3 p. p.
Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a guided tour of the Gothic quarter and the Torre de les Hores in Pals. Enjoy a glass of wine or cava with privileged views from the top of the tower. · Bookings must be made for this activity. Groups of up to 12 people (subject to COVID-19 restrictions).
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Discover the Garoinada
VISIT PALAFRUGELL Av. de la Generalitat, 33, 17200 Palafrugell +34 972 300 228 · turisme@palafrugell.cat · www.garoinada.cat From middle of January to end of March
Garoinada Menu + activity or accommodation from €67 p. p.
From January to March, different activities are organised in Palafrugell for enjoying one of the longest standing gastronomic events: the Garoinada, whose central product is sea urchins. A Garoinada menu which can be combined with a stay beside the sea, a trip on a traditional boat with a tasting of sea urchins and wine included, a hike with aperitif included, a visit to the town’s cultural monuments... Discover the different options and select the one that appeals most.
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Explore Girona, morsel by morsel
ABORÍGENS - LOCAL FOOD INSIDERS C. d’Aragó, 184, entl. C, 08011 Barcelona +34 931 873 750 · hola@aborigens.cat · www.aborigensbarcelona.com All year round
From €195 per person and day*
From the narrow valleys to the coves exposed to the gregale. From the sumptuousness of chicken with prawns to the simplicity of grilled sardines. Step away from the most trodden paths and busiest spots and discover our region morsel by morsel, whilst you explore its hidden corners and get to know the people. We can help design your gastronomic holiday so that you can savour the best we have to offer. Get in touch! * Includes tour design, accommodation, 2 visits to producers and meals
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A break in the Empordà
HOSTAL CAN XICU (MOMENTS RURALS) Pl. del Fort, 12, 17750 Capmany +34 659 084 966 · info@momentsrurals.com · www.momentsrurals.com Any day, with prior booking
€150 a night (price for 2 people)
Enjoy or gift the experience created by Hostal Can Xicu: accommodation in a rustic bare-stone room where you will feel the building’s history, a hearty breakfast at Restaurant Cal Ferrer and a tasting of Empordà products at Agrobodega El Parral. The tasting includes two olive oils from Capmany (La Vall and Can Llobet Koroneiki) with coca flatbread, three wines with a tapa of cured meat and two sweet wines with carquinyolis (biscotti).
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Wine & Gastro & Dreams
ES PORTAL HOTEL GASTRONÒMIC Ctra. de Pals a Torroella de Montgrí, 17, 17256 Pals +34 682 581 088 · reserves@esportalhotel.com · www.esportalhotel.com Any day, with prior booking
From €466 (for 2 people)
3 days and 2 nights
Enjoy a gastronomic menu of the best seasonal products from the region created by our chef. Discover the culture of DO Empordà wines, relax in a beautiful 16th-century farmhouse and stroll through the vineyards of Mas Oller and Mas Geli. This experience for two people includes two nights’ accommodation with breakfast, a complimentary bottle of cava on arrival, a tasting menu including drinks, a visit to Mas Oller with a tasting and a visit to Mas Geli with a tasting.
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Mediterranean origin in Llafranc
HOSTAL SA TEULA C. de Carudo, 12-14, 17211 Llafranc +34 872 988 589 · info@hostalsateula.com · www.hostalsateula.com Any day, with prior booking (except July and August)
€125 p. p.
2 days and 1 night
Enjoy a food and wine break at the new Hostal Sa Teula, located in the fishing village of Llafranc, just a few steps from the beach. The stay includes one night for two people including breakfast, a meal at our restaurant where you can enjoy chef Vicenç Fajardo’s cuisine and a visit to the Baix Empordà vineyards with a wine tasting at one of the DO Empordà wineries.
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Sa sal de sa vida
HOSTAL SES NEGRES C. del Mar, 8, 17255 Platja de sa Riera, Begur +34 649 715 171 · info@hostalsesnegres.com · www.hostalsesnegres.com Any day, with prior booking (except July and August)
€265 (for 2 people)
2 days and 1 night
Discover ‘sa sal de sa vida’ (the good things in life) at the new Hostal Restaurant Ses Negres on the marvellous beach of Sa Riera, with views of the Medes Islands. You will enjoy a night in a comfortable room followed by a breakfast of products from the region. At midday, you can enjoy the Ses Negre Menu for two, which includes an appetiser, a squid and sausage rice dish and dessert, prepared by the team of renowned chef Vicenç Fajardo. The menu is paired with a marvellous Empordà wine and during your stay, you will be able to do a wine tasting at either the Mas Geli or the Mas Oller wineries, just 15 minutes away from the hotel.
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Discover the Empordà, discover you!
HOTEL CANYELLES PLATJA **** Platja Canyelles Petites - Av. Díaz Pacheco, 7-9, 17480 Roses +34 972 256 500 · info@hotelcanyelles.com · www.hotelcanyelles.com Promotion valid from 14 May to 4 July and from 27 August to 26 September 2021
€220 p. p.
Enjoy a visit to Roses. Far from everyone and close to everything, you will appreciate the beauty of our little cove and the excellent food prepared by our chef Marc Descloux, who creates seasonal tasting menus paired with the most suitable selection of wines from the Empordà. 2 nights, bed and breakfast + a tasting menu · Free AVE Figueres-Vilafant station transfer service
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Pamper yourself on the Costa Brava
HOTEL GASTRONÒMIC DEL TEATRE **** - RESTAURANT DEL TEATRE Pl. Major, s/n, 17214 Regencós +34 972 303 859 · info@hoteldelteatre.com · www.hoteldelteatre.com All year-round, except July and August
€230 p. p.
2 days and 1 night
Pamper yourself and relax in the calm quiet mediaeval village of Regencós. Stay the night after enjoying a shiatsu massage, luxuriating in the magical properties of grape seed essential oil, followed by our Stage Set Menu paired with wines from Mas Oller, which will be served in a theatre that is more than 115 years old. The following day, after breakfast, you can visit the Mas Oller winery.
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Food and wine break in the land of volcanoes
HOTEL MAS LA FERRERIA **** Mas la Ferreria, 17813 Santa Margarida de Bianya +34 972 291 345 · info@hotelmaslaferreria.com · www.hotelmaslaferreria.com 21.00 h. Any day, with prior booking
€120 p. p.
2 days and 1 night
Enjoy a fantastic food and wine experience at Hotel Mas la Ferreria in La Vall de Bianya (Garrotxa). The activity includes one night’s accommodation and a tasting menu of different meats paired with wines from the DO Empordà. The following day you will start with a proper farmer’s breakfast and have time to enjoy the land of the volcanoes.
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Food and wine experience on the seafront
HOTEL SPA TERRAZA **** Av. de Rhode, 34, 17480 Roses +34 972 256 154 · info@hotelterraza.com · www.hotelterraza.com From May to November, according to availability
From €157 a night
Come for a weekend and stay in one of our rooms with a sea view, wander among the vines, taste some wines and, to conclude, enjoy a gastronomic menu at Restaurant Norat, where traditional cuisine is given a creative touch, resulting in a memorable food and wine experience.
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Sea of vineyards
PARK HOTEL SAN JORGE ****S Av. Andorra, 28, 17251 Calonge +34 972 652 311 · www.parkhotelsanjorge.com Any day, with prior booking (with at least 24 hrs notice)
From €99 (for 2 people)
Enjoy a stay in a room with sea views at the Park Hotel San Jorge with a buffet breakfast included. To make the experience more special, discover the Viníric winery in Calonge, stroll through the vineyards and taste their wines in the company of David and Eduard, who will be delighted to tell you all about their work (includes a tasting of four wines and their own olive oil). · Tours in Catalan, Spanish and English.
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Experience the age-old art of Kaitai in Roses
RESTAURANT DRAULIC Platja Canyelles Petites - Av. Díaz Pacheco, 7-9, 17480 Roses +34 972 256 500 · info@hotelcanyelles.com · www.hotelcanyelles.com Weekends of 12 to 13 June and 18 to 19 September
€195 p. p.
2 days and 1 night
Experience the age-old art of Kaitai, or tuna fish cutting, of tuna weighing over 100 kg. An incredible opportunity to attend this amazing spectacle and enjoy a tasting menu accompanied by our selection of wines from the Empordà. Spend Sunday morning exploring the olive groves and vineyards of the Empordà with your own guide, by electric bike. Taste olive oils and signature cheeses, guided by our sommelier. Activities and accommodation including breakfast. · Free AVE Figueres-Vilafant station transfer service
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