Tasting a region is one of the best ways to truly get to know it. In El Gironès, gastronomy is experienced intensely around the table and becomes a privileged gateway to its identity, its people, and its landscape.
The Wine and Gastronomy Getaway offers a journey through the flavors and aromas of the region, from traditional home-style cooking to the creative proposals of internationally renowned chefs. An experience that combines local produce, time-honored recipes, and new culinary perspectives, highlighting the gastronomic richness of the territory.
The proposal allows visitors to discover emblematic dishes deeply rooted in popular tradition, such as cargols a la llauna from Campllong (oven-roasted snails) or the xuixo of Girona, an iconic pastry from the county capital. By tasting them, one understands how gastronomy explains the territory just as much as the landscape or heritage do.
The getaway also invites visitors to discover the origin of the food and the people who make it possible, with visits to local producers participating in Benvinguts a Pagès (“Welcome to the Farm”). Places such as Granja La Selvatana or Mas Borni, where visitors can learn about artisan dairy production; or the Campllong Organic Market Garden of Fundació Drissa, a project that combines organic farming, social commitment, and inclusion, offer experiences that directly connect the countryside with the table.
The itinerary continues with a wine experience and an introduction to local wine culture, including a visit and tasting at Celler de Ca l’Elsa, located in the natural surroundings of Les Gavarres. A small-scale project closely linked to the landscape and respect for the territory, it offers wines that express the character of the massif and its environment.
El Gironès is also home to major references in contemporary gastronomy. The Roca brothers have several establishments across the region, such as El Celler de Can Roca, Restaurant Normal, Rocambolesc, and Casa Cacao, which strengthen the area’s gastronomic projection and engage with local produce from a creative and innovative perspective.
Restaurants, gastronomic fairs, artisan workshops, farms, and wineries complete a proposal that invites visitors to enjoy El Gironès with all five senses, combining cuisine, produce, and landscape in an authentic and memorable experience.
All of this shapes an ideal getaway to experience El Gironès through gastronomy, with time to taste, discover, share, and connect with the territory in its most genuine essence.
What better plan than exploring the natural surroundings of Campllong and ending the day by enjoying homemade snails in one of the village restaurants?
We recommend the route Following the Riera Seca in Campllong. This gentle four-kilometer walk around Campllong allows visitors to discover and enjoy nature alongside the famous Riera Seca stream.
Wine tasting at Celler de Ca l’Elsa is an intimate and personal experience that allows visitors to delve into the wine culture of El Gironès. Located in the heart of Les Gavarres, the winery works with limited production and deep respect for the environment, producing wines that faithfully reflect the landscape, soil, and climate of the massif.
During the visit, guests learn about the winemaking process, from vineyard to bottle. The tasting includes several wines while discovering the particular characteristics of each variety and its connection to the territory.
In Sant Martí Vell, a charming small village and gateway to Les Gavarres, you will find the rural accommodation Can Bonet. This restored house follows sustainability criteria, preserving the essence of traditional architecture while offering a peaceful and welcoming setting. Can Bonet is the ideal starting point to complete the wine and gastronomy getaway, as it is located in the same village as Celler de Ca l’Elsa.
There are also options in the center of Girona, such as Hotel Carlemany or Hotel Peninsular, perfect for enjoying the city’s gastronomic offerings. And if you travel by camper van or motorhome, you can consult the motorhome areas in El Gironès to complete your stay at your own pace.
El Gironès features a rich and diverse gastronomic calendar that allows visitors to discover the territory through its products and cuisine at different times of the year. Events such as the Girona Gastronomic Forum position the region as a benchmark for contemporary cuisine, bringing together chefs, producers, and industry professionals.
The Sant Gregori Bread and Chocolate Fair is dedicated to flour-based products, especially bread, but also all kinds of sweets and cocoa-based creations. It highlights these products through tastings, demonstrations, and family activities.
Meanwhile, Benvinguts a Pagès opens the doors of farms, workshops, and agricultural estates, bringing rural life and local production closer to visitors.
The calendar is rounded out by the Wild Boar Cuisine Days and the Mushroom Cuisine Days in Llagostera, which celebrate seasonal cooking and traditional recipes, connecting gastronomy with popular culture.
A proposal to rediscover the Gironès at your own pace.
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