Lloret de Mar has inherited a substantial historical, cultural and social legacy from the so-called “Indianos” (emigres or descendants of emigres who left for the Americas to make their fortune, before returning to their homeland).
The history of Lloret and its seafaring past have handed down a wealth of culinary heritage.
Bread rubbed with tomato is one of the most distinctive and original features of Catalan cuisine. Some would say that it is the signature dish of Catalonia.
Jornades gastronòmiques dedicades a la cuina del bacallà.
Blanes on the Costa Brava is the venue for one of Europe’s most important competitions: the Blanes Trophy Costa Brava International Fireworks Competition, staged by Blanes Town Council.
The town of Vilobí d’Onyar invites you to the Dairy Fair, with the chance to take part in competitions, exhibitions, walks, presentations, talks, screenings, culture, tradition, information, conferences, arts and crafts, demonstrations and a whole range of activities connected with the dairy farming world.
In terms of scale and tradition, this communal feast of traditional escudella stew staged in Vidreres at Carnival time is one of the most significant in the country.
The city relives the 1640 Revolt of the Harvestmen with the Festival of the Harvestmen, organised by the local La Sega 1640 organisation in mid-June.
Brunyola has been staging La Selva’s Hazelnut Fair since 1995. The nut is given pride of place at the event with the main aim of supporting local producers.
