Vineyards of the Penedès

Vineyards of the Penedès

Casa rural Cal Mestre is located in the middle of the vineyards. Almost all Penedès vineyards  produce grapes for cava. The Penedès is the cradle of cava, the Catalan variant of champagne  The cava from the vineyards of the Penedès is made from the soft and aromatic wine. A little sugar…

Coast of Catalonia

Coast of Catalonia

Cal Mestre is a 15 minutes drive from the coast of Catalonia. The Catalan coast below Barcelona is called the Costa Dorada. There are beautiful places to discover: rugged nature, fashionable seaside resorts and ancient towns. Coast of Catalonia | Parc del Garraf The “golden coast” starts right behind our…

Cycling and walking

Cycling and walking

The Penedès is perfect for cycling and walking. The center of the region is fairly flat and mainly has rural paths without much car traffic. Ideal for a quiet bike ride between the vineyards and old villages. You’ll find direct access to bicycle paths from our Casa Rural, for a…

Fiestas

Fiestas

Spain is synonymous with fiestas. In our region, especially during the summer, there is a fiesta every weekend.  Also our village Les Gunyoles has a fiesta major, a big summer festival, in the first weekend of August. The most spectacular part of the fiestas are the human towers. Fiestas |…