1. Get passionate about gastronomy If you like to eat and drink well, in every place and at every moment. At every stage of the year. Catalonia is a country that lives gastronomy. At popular festivals, farmers' markets, fishermen's lodges, vineyards and wineries, at restaurant tables, in the tranquillity of rural hotels, in the vibrancy of big cities... We Catalans like to drink and we like to eat, always. Share this passion and you will experience a territory that has a lot to tell you. 2. Taste the taste of history The Catalan recipe is the result of centuries of diverse traditions and heritages. Greeks and Romans, Saracens, Jews, the Mediterranean influence, the discovery of the new world... The roots of Catalan cuisine go deep into history and time. An eclectic soul with a brave look towards the future, without forgetting the past. Just as unique are our wines and cavas, inheritors of a heritage and a tradition that still lives on in our present. 3. Discover the pantry heroes Generation after generation, they have kept the flavour of tradition and preserved the essence of our recipe. They have taken care of the landscapes and revitalized the local community. Nothing would be possible without the farmers, ranchers, fishermen, winegrowers and small producers who have made this culture a true craft. And the result that these heroes of the pantry have achieved are quality products, linked to the territory and heirs to a rich past. They are the guardians of taste and getting to know them is within your reach. 4. Experience unique moments at the hands of chefs of pure genius Explore the boundaries of avant-garde cuisine. Taste impossible creations that make the imagination fly, but also comfort you with the cuisine of popular flavours... That the gastronomic revolution promoted by Ferran Adrià and elBulli took place in Catalonia was no coincidence. Talent and innovative spirit define a generation of cooks of pure genius that have taken the kitchen to its maximum expression. Whether in haute cuisine restaurants or in more informal proposals, Catalonia is the country where you can learn about the latest trends and catch a glimpse of what the gastronomy of the future will be like. Enjoy the talent of chefs who are an international reference. 5. Savour a cuisine for all palates In few places you will find such a diversity of landscapes and cuisines to explore. The succulent and consistent cuisine of the high mountains, seafood rice, peasant casseroles, game, the sea and mountains, bread with tomato, allioli and samfaina, bowls, pastries and a thousand forms of chocolate, full breakfasts, grandmother's recipes, haute cuisine, tapas, craft beers, wines and cavas to let the imagination fly... Do you know where to start? 6. Forget the clichés Yes, in Catalonia you will find paellas, tapas, sangrias and all the other clichés you know. But behind them there is a gastronomic identity to discover. Be brave, leave them behind, explore the local cuisine and wines and you will discover the temperament of a millennial country loaded with history and legend, majestic architecture, nature, adventure, leisure and culture. A cuisine and gastronomy with a strong personality that will leave a mark on you. 7. Immerse yourself in Catalan gastronomy beyond Barcelona Barcelona has it all, buzz, vitality, dynamism and an offer that makes it a must-see destination for all food and wine lovers. But behind the Catalan capital there is a whole country to discover. Unimaginable corners of nature, medieval towns frozen in time, amazing architecture and also a mosaic of kitchens, products and artisans that do not appear in the guides. Escape outside of Barcelona and discover the variety and richness of Catalan cuisine. 8. Tour the country from glass to glass The long and persistent wines of the Priorat and the fine and vibrant bubbly cavas are just the familiar face of an exciting wine scene. But there is even more diversity: prestigious wineries, family winegrowers, unique varieties... Retrace the Wine routes and discover landscapes of impossible viticulture, enjoy the highest quality wine tourism, taste great wines and savour the character of varieties that you will only find here. There is a tradition and a millenary heritage that make the uniqueness of Catalan wines possible. 9. Delve into the country of oil Rooted in Catalonia since time immemorial, olive trees are a living witness of our history and identity. Oils of extreme quality, intense, green and fruity, with a strong and lasting character, are the gateway to some of the most genuine rural corners of the country. Olives and their oil not only mark the character of our cuisine, but also define ways of life that are the origin of many local traditions. Taste life in the country of oil! 10. Enjoy the meal conversation without rushing Because life is always sweeter around a good table. Good food, the best drink and friendly company make the moments spent in Catalonia take on a different consistency. Be happy, discover, learn, share, have fun. In Catalonia it’s possible. Savour life. Catalonia is appetising.