Catalonia Gastronomic Experiences INDEX
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Catalonia Gastronomic experiences INDEX Catalonia, gastronomic tourism destination 3 Map of wine and food tourism 4 We are what we eat 7 What will you find in this publication? 7 Catalonia, European region of gastronomy 2016 9 Catalan gastronomy 10 Ten ways to experience Catalan gastronomy 12 Brief history of Catalan gastronomy 14 Scenery, product, cuisine 16 Scenery to feast on 18 Catalan products with distinction 20 A food for every moment of the year 22 Try seasonal dishes 24 The kingdoms of good food 26 Cuina Catalana Brand 27 The galaxy of the Michelin stars 28 Going back to the essence with Slow Food 29 Gastronomic proposals 30 The markets: the cradle of gastronomy 32 Learning to cook, the other side of the apron 36 The favourite dishes of Catalonia 38 Oil tourism, three thousand years of oil 40 Fish tourism, farmers of the sea 42 Wine tourism, the secrets of wine 44 Other craft drinks 48 Hotels for licking your fingers 50 The museums, the showcase of our culture 54 Events, fairs and gastronomic festivals 58 Welcome to my farm, the origins 62 The most sustainable gastronomic tourism 64 © Photographs by order of pages: ACT 2, 6, 8, 10-11, 12, 13, 16-17, 18,19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30-31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66-67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 81, 82, 83, 85, 86, 87. Aborígens 79. Ajuntament de Vic 75. Barcelona Beer Festival 49. Barcelona Turisme 78, 79. BCN Kitchen 37. Codorniu 80. Hotel Algadir del Delta 85. Oleasoul 21. Slowfood Catalunya 29. Thinkstock 14, 15, 48, 73. Wikimedia Commons 14, 15. Gastronomic routes 66 Cover photo: © ACT Rear photo: © ACT Glossary 86 More information 88 CATALONIA, THE DESTINATION OF GASTRONOMIC TOURISM Catalonia is a land of around 32,000 km2, roughly the size of Belgium. Located in the north-east of the Iberian peninsula, it is formed by a large variety of landscapes that are the result of highly di- verse geography. On the one hand the Pyrenees, with peaks of up to 3,000 metres, which define the northern part of the country, with a valley aimed at the Atlantic, the Val d’Aran, which has main- tained its own culture, language (Aranese) and institutions. On the other hand, more than 500 km of Mediterranean coastline alternating different scenery from north to south, and which ends with the Delta de l'Ebre. Also inland is a territory of diverse crops and stock breeding, with a tradition strongly linked to these products. The capital, Barcelona, founded 4,000 years ago, has turned its cosmopolitan spirit into a hub of exchange and influences from all continents. This diversity of sceneries results in a wide variety of ingredients: excellent fish and shellfish, fruit, exquisite vegetables, top quality meats and waters that deserve international recognition. In addition to all of these products, there is a real tradition of Catalan cuisine, with remarkable leading products already famous in mediaeval times. In the final years of the 20th century, the Catalan chefs gave added value to the raw materials and achieved recognition around the planet. The Roca brothers, Ferran Adrià and Carme Ruscalleda are names engraved in fire on the universe of haute cuisine. The wines deserve their own chapter, as the country started out as an international supplier of wines in Roman times. Today, Priorat is served in the best glasses of the planet and following the example of the pioneers, the Catalan producers have wagered on the quality and promotion of their products, which have grown exponentially. So this is a small country accessible by train, car, bicycle, on foot and even on horseback, which offers enormous perspectives for enjoying the scenery, the wine and the gastronomy. All that re- mains is to decide and embark on an exciting journey of the senses to Catalonia. Welcome to a unique experience. 4 / / 5 VAL D’ARAN Vielha Serradora i Museu Fariner d’Àreu Andorra la Vella La Xicoia el Pont Puigcerdà de Suert Sort 9 Cuina Pirinenca la Seu d’Urgell de Cerdanya 6 Mercat de la Seu d’Urgell Fogons de la Vall de Ribes VAL D’ARAN 5 Ecomuseu-Farinera Cuines de Figueres Vielha 8 la Vall de Camprodon 6 Centre d’Interpretació de l’Antic Comerç La Cuina del Vent i Botigues Museu de Salàs Joves Cuiners Tremp Ripoll Olot PIRINEUS 12 Serradora i Club dels Sabors COSTA BRAVA Museu de l’Anxova i de la Sal Museu Fariner d’Àreu del Berguedà Cuina Volcànica Banyoles Berga Andorra 9 Grup Gastronòmic la Vella Mercat de Torroella del Pla de l’Estany de Montgrí Solsona el Pont La Xicoia Puigcerdà Girona la Bisbal de Suert Mercat de Solsona Girona d’Empordà 11 9 Bons Fogons Sort Mercat de Vic Cuina Pirinenca Vic Museu de la Contura la Seu d’Urgell5 de Cerdanya 6 Aeroport de Museu del Suro 7 7 Osona Cuina Mercat de la Seu d’Urgell Fogons de Girona-Costa Brava Cuina de l’Empordanet Parc Culturalla Vall de de Ribes la Santa Coloma 5 Muntanya de la Sal de Cardona Ecomuseu-Farinera Cuines de de Farners Museu de la Pesca Noguera Cuina Figueres 8 4 la Vall de Camprodon Espai del Peix 6 Balaguer Centre d’Interpretació de l’Antic Comerç Museu del Torró Mercat de Balaguer La Cuina del Vent i Botigues Museu de Salàs i la Xocolata d’Agramunt 9 Món Sant Benet - Joves Cuiners Mercat de Sant Feliu de Guíxols Tremp Ripoll Fundació AlíciaOlot Aeroport de Lleida-Alguaire TERRES DE LLEIDA PIRINEUS Manresa 12 COSTA Club dels Sabors COSTA BRAVA Cervera Museu de l’Anxova i de la Sal del BerguedàPAISATGES Cuina Volcànica BARCELONABanyoles Tàrrega Berga Lleida BARCELONA Mollerussa Granollers 9 Grup Gastronòmic Mercat de Granollers Mercat de Torroella Igualada Cuina del Vallès del Pla de l’Estany Cuina VO de Montgrí Solsona Terrassa CATALONIA, la Bisbal 10Girona ROUTE 2 Mercat de Solsona Sabadell Girona1 Mataród’Empordà 11 les Borges Bons Fogons Mercat CIC de Fassina, Vic Centre Blanques VAL D’ARAN 5 d’Interpretació delVic Cava A COUNTRYMuseu de la Contura TO SAVOUR Aeroport de Vielha 7 Museu del Suro ROUTE 5 4 7 Osona Cuina Girona-Costa Brava Mercat de Santa Caterina BARCELONA Parc Cultural de la 8 Cuina de l’Empordanet 6 Santa Coloma Museu de la Xocolata Catalan cuisine is born out of its lands, history and culture. Trying and COSTAMuntanya DAURADA de la Sal de Cardona Mercat de la Boqueria de Farners Museu de la Pesca Serradora i Noguera Cuina Vilafranca Barcelona Museu Fariner d’Àreu ANDORRA 4 Sant Feliu enjoyingEspai the del products Peix of the country brings us to its traditions and customs. Balaguer Montblanc del Penedès Corbera Barceloneta Cuina Museu del Torró Mercat de Vilafranca Sabors de Llobregat Andorra Mercat de Balaguer la Vella i la Xocolata d’Agramunt 9 Món Sant Benetdel Penedès - Experiencing Catalonia means diving in the sea, discovering the villages Vinseum ROUTE 1 Mercat de Sant Feliu de Guíxols La Xicoia 4 Fundació Alícia Aeroport de Barcelona el Pont Puigcerdà FRANCE 3 Valls Cubat and countryside, interacting with nature... From north to south and from east de Suert Aeroport de Lleida-Alguaire TERRES DE LLEIDA 2 Manresa 8 Sort 9 Mercat de Valls Cuines del Vendrell Cheese from L’Alt Urgell and La Cerdanya Cuina Pirinenca 6 Vilanova COSTA to west, Catalonia is a country to be savoured. la Seu d’Urgell de Cerdanya Club de Tast del Gremi Mercat de la Seu d’Urgell Fogons de 11 i la Geltrú la Vall de Ribes Cervera 5 Ecomuseu-Farinera Centre PAISATGES d’Hosteleria de Sitges Cuines de 7 el Vendrell BARCELONA Figueres Tàrrega d’Interpretació 8 IGP Beef from the Catalan Pyrenees la Vall de Camprodon Mercat del Centre 6 Lleida dels Fruits BARCELONA Centre d’Interpretació de l’Antic Comerç La Cuina del Vent 5 Reus Aeroport de Reus Granollers i Botigues Museu de Salàs PDO Butter from L’Alt Urgell and La Mollerussa IGP Rustic Catalan Bread Joves Cuiners Falset del Paisatge Tremp Cerdanya Ripoll Olot PDO Fesols haricot beans from Santa Pau El gust és nostre Mercat de Granollers Designations of origin Wine gastronomic routes (all Catalonia) 3 10 PIRINEUS ROUTE 4 Tarragona Gastronòmica 12 Igualada Cuina del Vallès wines (p. 44) recommended by Traveler Club dels Sabors COSTA BRAVA Museu de l’Anxova i de la Sal Cuina VO del Berguedà Cuina Volcànica Mercat de Reus Banyoles Castell del Vi Terrassa Berga 9 É NAST T 12 ND RA V O EL Móra C E Grup Gastronòmic IGP Apples from Girona 10 S R O Mercat de Torroella Tarragona I 2 0 M Museu Oli Solé Sabadell 1 del Pla de l’Estany E 1 Mataró 1 DO Alella 6 R de Montgrí Gandesa P les Borges d’Ebre Solsona CIC Fassina, Centre la Bisbal PDO Oil from the Empordà Blanques 2 DO Catalunya Mercat de Solsona Girona Girona Bons Fogons d’Empordà 11 d’Interpretació del Cava Mercat de Vic PDO Pears from Lleida 5 Vic Museu de la Contura Centre4 d’Interpretació de l’Oli 3 DO Cava TRUTH IN TRAVEL Aeroport de 7 Museu del Suro BARCELONA 7 Osona Cuina Girona-Costa Brava de la Vall de Llors Mercat de Santa Caterina IGP Cured sausages from Vic Cuina de l’Empordanet Parc Cultural de la Santa Coloma 8 4 DO Conca de Barberà Muntanya de la Sal de Cardona Museu de la Xocolata de Farners Museu de la Pesca 6 R0UTE 1 A region touched by the gods (p.