Just an hour north of Barcelona, the Catalan region, and more specifically, Girona, is recognized as a gastronomic paradise for food lovers. With influences from the South of Spain and the Southern Coast of France, the convergence of food and flavor is astonishing.
Back in the day, just a mere 43 kms to the North, Chef Ferran Adria, at the helm of the former El Bulli, stole the headlines while the chefs in Girona quietly pushed the culinary boundaries and continue to do so today. With an outstanding offer of 12 Michelin restaurants including the world famous El Celler de Can Roca, where you may have to wait over a year for a reservation. It will be worth it! Not ready to commit to just one reservation? Enjoy a Girona Food Tour and discover unforgettable tapas, xuixos, jamon and paella while sipping local vintages.
Need a place to rest after your culinary escapades in one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Catalonia? Camiral Golf & Wellness offers lux hospitality with a sustainable footprint and world-class golf on the Stadium Course, on the short list for an upcoming Ryder Cup. Prefer stargazing at the beach? Hostal de La Gavina, located in the private enclave of S’Agaro. With extraordinary coastal views, and Michelin starred chef Romain Fornell as the gastronomic director, you may find yourself having a glass of wine, or dining, next to a celebrity, maybe two…
Site: Numerous Game of Thrones filming locations
Bite: Crispy ecological egg, truffled parmentier and sautéed mushrooms
Sip: Hermanos Lurton, D.O. Rueda
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