Food & Drink
Bodegas Clos d’Agon:
Calonge Winery
Clos d’Agon – Mas Gil of Calonge in El Baix Empordà produces some very fine D.O. Empordà wines, and can also be visited for tasting sessions.
Clos d’Agon – Mas Gil of Calonge in El Baix Empordà produces some very fine D.O. Empordà wines, and can also be visited for tasting sessions.
Although not as renowned for cheese as its northern neighbour, Spain has over 100 types of its own, with many fascinating regional varieties
DosKiwis Brewing of Rupià in El Baix Empordà is a fine example of the growth of craft brewing in Catalunya as beer tastes continue to change
One of the most common dishes to be found all over Spain is the tortilla, a thick omelette containing sliced potatoes sautéed in olive oil.
The area around the Costa Brava town of Calonge is full of lovely walking trails that just so happen to take you by some excellent wineries.
Chickpeas with spinach is especially typical of Sevilla, where it is eaten during the winter months. During Lent it is eaten all over Spain.
Escalivada is a roasted vegetable dish very traditional in Catalunya. Its name comes from a verb in Catalan meaning “to roast in the embers”
A calçotada is basically a BBQ with lots of calçots and lots of meat. It’s great fun, even if a bit messy. Best not wear your best outfit!
Sea urchins go by many monikers in Catalan: garotes, urissos, oriços, eriçons de mar (sea hedgehogs), but in Palafrugell they are garoines!
Cured meat (charcutería) has evolved over centuries to become an integral part of traditional Spanish cuisine and is a true culinary delight
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