Embark on the Garoinada gastronomic route
It's time to collect garoines! Winter is the best time to consume sea urchins, a very abundant product on the Costa Brava. To take advantage of it and encourage its consumption, the Garoinada is organized every year in the town of Palafrugell, a popular gastronomic festival where all types of dishes with garoina as the protagonist are offered.
The Garoinada of this 2023 is celebrated between January 20 and March 31, and during these weeks you can take advantage of various offers on gastronomic menus and accommodation in Palafrugell and its surrounding towns. At Costa Brava Hotels we have prepared a proposal of hotels for a gastronomic getaway that you will love!
You can book a stay at these establishments taking advantage of the Garoinada Formula, which includes a hotel night with lunch, a Garoinada gastronomic menu and tickets to cultural facilities in the area. If you are looking for a more complete experience, the Garoinada Formula offers a weekend stay and, in addition, a Premium experience with a boat excursion or personalized hiking route. Choose the one you like the most and come to Garoinada!
Hotel Alga, Calella de Palafrugell
Our first proposal is in one of the most elegant hotels in Calella de Palafrugell, the Hotel Alga, a 4-star establishment that offers optimal rest in the heart of the Costa Brava. This hotel is very quiet and familiar, with spacious rooms that may have a terrace and impressive sea views.
At the El Càntir restaurant at Hotel Alga you can get up close and personal with Mediterranean cuisine and the flavors of Empordà from chef Pere Malagelada. On the occasion of the Garoinada, of course, the dishes starring the sea urchin cannot be missing. Do you dare to try this marine delight?
Hotel Sant Roc, Calella de Palafrugell
Also in Calella, the Sant Roc hotel is the best option for a charming getaway very close to Palafrugell. From the hotel itself you can access the sea, which will allow you to contemplate the views of the winter sun over the Mediterranean in complete calm. Its rooms are perfect for stays as a couple or as a family, with all the comforts that guests need to feel at home.
You cannot miss the proposal of its restaurant, El Balcó de Calella, with a terrace overlooking the sea that offers the best panoramic view of the Costa Brava. Here, you can enjoy the gastronomic menu of Garoinada under the stars, while you treat your palate to the fresh flavors of the Empordà.
Hotel Llafranch, Llafranc
If you are looking for accommodation on the seafront, the Llafranch Hotel is your ideal option. This family establishment maintains all the charm of a traditional hotel on the Costa Brava, with the peace of a small accommodation.
The hotel restaurant maintains traditional dishes, with newer and more modern proposals where these days there will be no shortage of garoina. A creative touch and local products characterize the establishment's cuisine, which also has a terrace bar from where you can see the sea.
Take advantage of this opportunity to go on a winter getaway and come see what Garoinada offers! Palafrugell's cuisine will surprise you with unique flavors and typical dishes from the area such as rice or casserole noodles. You just have to choose the accommodation you like the most and start the route. Do you dare to discover it?
