Legendary botifarradas—spirited fiestas of country fire and meat washed down with vino tinto. Markets and Michelin feasts nestled deep within Barcelona’s gothic glory. Coastal sailing to a beach cookout of rich, savory suquet and fresh seafood. This weeklong trip takes you into the heart and the heartland of Spain’s most remarkable cuisine.
A taste of Vermut—Barcelona’s traditional Sunday libation
Dinner with our friends at Bar Brutal
Day
2
Markets and Masters
Barcelona TBD
An insiders’ tour of La Boqueria, Barcelona’s historic culinary heartbeat
Greenmarket lunch cooked by a Catalan chef with our haul
A visit to La Plata, the tiny, mighty bar by the harbor
Dinner at one of Spain’s great new restaurants, Disfrutar, run by a genial and genius team of El Bulli alum
Day
3
Penedès Wine & Calçots
Barcelona TBD
A primer on Cava, the famous bubbly of Catalunya, with Pepe Raventós, whose family has made wines on the River Anoia since 1497
Adelina’s fricandó at Mas Palou, the 16th century vineyard of our host and guide Maria Vallès, celebrating the grill culture of Penedès, with copious amounts of vermut, grilled meats, and porrones of fine white wine
Transfer to our own country home in the Catalan heartland of Garrotxa
Plenty of libations, conversating and star-gazing the fresh Fall night air
Day
4
Vermut and the Roca Brothers’ Empire
MAS LA FERRERIA
Mas la Ferreria, sn, 17813, Girona
+34 972 29 13 45
Rise for an (optional) sunrise hot air balloon ride over the amber hills of Garrotxa Natural Park
Breakfast and a guided hike through those selfsame hills
Siesta followed by a light bite
Transfer to Girona and happy hour on Girona’s ancient walls
Dinner at El Celler de Can Roca, one of the world’s top restaurants
Return to Garrotxa
Day
5
The Garrotxa Breadbasket
MAS LA FERRERIA
Mas la Ferreria, sn, 17813, Girona
+34 972 29 13 45
SLEEP IN, what are we, monsters?
Tasting and lunch featuring Garrotxa cheese and local beers with award-winning cheesemaker Paula Fonollà
SIESTA you heathens
Drinks and Catalan heartland classics at Pont Vell in the devastatingly picturesque town of Besalú
Day
6
Sailing the Sun‑kissed Coast
MAS LA FERRERIA
Mas la Ferreria, sn, 17813, Girona
+34 972 29 13 45
A harbor sail on the Costa Brava, the wild Catalan coast
A seafood feast in Cadaqués with the legendary team from Compartir restaurant
One last great Catalan countryside meal in Garrotxa
Day
7
The big Barcelona goodbye
Barcelona TBD
Epic gourmet farm lunch with Els Casals
Exploring Barcelona from the Gothic Quarter to Gracia
Last night bacchanal in the Catalan capital with a surprise guest chef
Day
8
Adéu Catalunya
Barcelona TBD
One last excellent breakfast at the Mercer Hotel
A sip of cava, or something stronger perhaps, and a fond farewell
