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To truly enjoy the Costa Brava and the Girona Pyrenees it is essential to understand that the sea and mountains define us, forge us and make our lives full, rich and a little wild all year round.
These unique landscapes provide the select products responsible for the excellent cuisine, the temperament and character of this region’s inhabitants.
The Mediterranean Sea and the mountains together promise an extraordinary culinary and wine experience. The extravagance of combining chicken with lobster, stuffing sweet sausages or filling Girona apples with meat reflects the diversity of ways in which to enjoy the region’s wines and Argudell olive oil.
Enjoy the surroundings from all angles: land, sea and air. There are wonderful coastal paths, hiking trails among lakes and medieval villages, beaches with turquoise water and coves with beautiful seabeds that are perfect for kayaking. Take a hot-air balloon ride over rice fields and vineyards on the plains and in the mountains.
Cala Canyelles, Lloret de Mar. Oscar Rodbag. Arxiu d'Imatges PTCBG.
Farmers, winegrowers, livestock breeders, fishers and beekeepers in the Costa Brava and the Girona Pyrenees work hard to preserve the environment that defines us, passing on ingredients to other artisans, including some of the best cheesemakers, winemakers and chefs.
Companies in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees offer experiences to see and savour our gastronomy, including cooking workshops, gastro-botanic walks and fishing tourism, among others.
L'Escala. Rafa Pérez. Arxiu d'Imatges PTCBG
From the revolution started by Ferran Adrià, El Bulli’s culinary genius, to the sophistication and excellence at El Celler de Can Roca, the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees is the Spanish region with the most Michelin stars among its restaurants, each with its own unique personality. It is worth noting that El Bulli has reinvented itself as elBulli1846, the museum of the restaurant that changed the paradigm of modern cuisine.
The region’s landscape is dominated by fields of olive trees and hundred-year-old vines and the oil mills and wineries produce wines and olive oils that provide the perfect pairing and accompaniment to any meal.
Mas Vida, Cistella. Joan Divi Figueras. Arxiu d'Imatges PTCBG.
To achieve even greater diversity, the region’s restaurants are in perfect harmony with the seasons and seasonal products. They understand that every rainfall, every ray of sunshine and every breeze helps a specific product to grow and become as tasty and attractive as possible. It is a destination to explore throughout the year and to return to, because there will always be new places to discover and new recipes to try.
A revolutionary, authentic region that must be experienced.
