©Ruta del Xató
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In the north of the Costa Daurada, discover El Vendrell, a land of music, letters and cuisine!

scheduleHivern placeEl Vendrell © ©Xató Route
El Vendrell, in the north of the Costa Daurada, is a city that beats; where music, literature and also gastronomy have their own unique character. How about we discover it? El Vendrell has the sea and also the mountains. A unique combination to live spectacular experiences for the whole family. During the first months of the year, shortly after the harvest, the restaurants of El Vendrell offer you the Xató Route, a gastronomic proposal where the sauce made with: almonds, hazelnuts, onions, peppers, red and black peppers, garlic and tomatoes well macerated with extra virgin olive oil, pairs the endives of angel hair -a plant of winter season-, cod and also accompanies many other meals such as grilled meats and fish. To lick your fingers! And there is nothing better than pairing cooking with good wines. Did you know that in the Baix Penedès the wines that are made there do so under the umbrella of the DO Penedès? These are fresh, friendly wines, which transmit the Mediterranean in every sip. You can discover them by visiting the wineries that surround the town centre.

A sea of culture

To follow the beach of Sant Salvador, in El Vendrell, is to connect with a unique natural environment where the blues of the Mediterranean play capriciously with the golden sand. From there, Pau Casals surely enjoyed the sea breeze and the smell of salt, on the coast, in paradise. Next to the beach you will find the Pau Casals Foundation, an open door to learn about and discover the legacy of this great musician and humanist, who made history with his compositions but especially with the "Song of the Birds".

©Museu Pau Casals

Walking through El Vendrell is also to visit history, with alleys full of life and heritage such as Cal Ximet, the artisan house bought by Àngel Guimerà's grandfather. If you visit it, this year marks the centenary of the writer's death. Did you know that his play "Terra Baixa" is the most performed play in Catalan throughout history?

Escape to El Vendrell, enjoy, savour and experience the Costa Dorada!

©Casa Guimerà