Castellet i la Gornal is a small municipality located in the Alto Penedès region, in the province of Barcelona. Here are some interesting places and activities you can do in Castellet i la Gornal:
Castellet Castle: It is a 10th century medieval castle located on top of a hill overlooking the Foix Reservoir. Nowadays, it is a museum and interpretation centre of life in the Middle Ages.
The Foix Reservoir: It is an ideal place for water sports, hiking or simply enjoying the panoramic views.
The Torres Winery: The famous Torres winery is based in Vilafranca del Penedès, a few kilometres from Castellet i la Gornal. You can visit the winery, learn about the history of wine and taste some of the region's most emblematic wines.
La Ermita de la Mare de Déu de la Roca: This is a church located on a rock that offers stunning panoramic views of the region.
As for gastronomy, some typical dishes of the Penedès region are:
Xató: It is a salad made with endive, desalted cod, olives, onion and a sauce called "romesco". It is a very popular dish in the area.
Roast lamb: Roast lamb is a typical Catalan dish, and in the Penedès area it is prepared with aromatic herbs and served with potatoes.
Bread with tomato and olive oil: Bread with tomato and olive oil is a classic way to start any meal in Catalonia. The bread is rubbed with fresh tomato and olive oil and salt are added.
Desserts with cava: Cava is Catalonia's most famous sparkling wine, and is often used in the preparation of desserts. You can try some of the typical desserts of the area, such as cava cake or cava ice cream.
I hope this information will be useful for you to enjoy your visit to Castellet i la Gornal and the Penedès region.
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