Catalonia 2016

Catalonia is a region in the Northeast of spain which consists of four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona. The capital of Catalonia is Barcelona, which is also the second largest city of Spain. The cuisine of Catalonia has been nominated for recognition by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The secret of Catalan cuisine is in the quality and uniqueness of the products used, plus the combination of what is offered by the land and the sea.

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Gastronomy is our Cultural Heritage
Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016 Bid Book

Catalonia’s Bid Book

IGCAT’s Regional Chef Ambassadors
from Catalonia

Ambassadors
from Catalonia

Awarded food gifts in IGCAT’s World Food Gift Challenge

European Food Gift Challenge 2021

World Food Gift Challenge 2023

Winner of the category:
BEST TASTING
RATAFIA RAIERS PEARLS
Winner of the category:
BEST STORYTELLING
MASIA PACK WITH 12 TORCLUM FLAVOURED OILS

Awarded videos in IGCAT’s Food Film Menu

Food Film Menu 2023

3RD PRIZE

Winner of the category:
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

CATALONIA IS APPETISING

Food Film Menu 2022

PUBLIC’S FAVOURITE FILM
FROM THE AWARDED EUROPEAN REGIONS OF GASTRONOMY

Winner of the category:
FOOD-RELATED VISITOR EXPERIENCES FROM THE REGIONS OF GASTRONOMY

WELCOME TO THE FARM / LES CABRES D’EN PEYU

Food Film Menu 2021

Winner of the category:
ENVIRONMENT AND FOOD

TASTE US BY ROCA BROTHERS

Food Film Menu 2020

Winner of the category:
NEW FOOD TRENDS

TALENT & CREATIVITY

Awarded websites in IGCAT’s Top Websites For Foodie Travelers

Top Websites for Foodie Travelers 2023

NJOY CATALONIA

EXPERIENCE CATALONIA

Top Websites for Foodie Travelers 2022

Prize for:
CROSS-SECTORAL EXPERIENCES INVOLVING MULTIPLE STAKEHOLDERS

NJOY CATALONIA

Prize for:
SUPPORTING MINI-ENTERPRISES IN PROVIDING QUALITY EXPERIENCES

EXPERIENCE CATALONIA

What is Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy 2016?
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The plan for Catalan Gastronomy
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The plan for Catalan Gastronomy
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News from Catalonia

Catalonia commits to a responsible tourism future

Catalonia commits to a responsible tourism future

23 March 2023 – Envisioning a new tourism model that is environmentally responsible, socially fair, balanced and reconnected with the...

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Catalonia awards young culinary talent

Catalonia awards young culinary talent

9 May 2022 – Raúl Gisbert from EUHT StPOL culinary school will represent Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016 at the…

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Catalonia’s recipe to restart the tourism sector

Catalonia’s recipe to restart the tourism sector

28 December 2020 – Public-private cooperation for the development of a sustainable tourism model has been the key focus in Catalonia...

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Catalonia puts the spotlight on local producers

Catalonia puts the spotlight on local producers

14 May 2020 – #AlimentsDeProp (LocalFood) online search engine has been launched by Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded...

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A Gastromusical Event to bring to a close Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy 2016

A Gastromusical Event to bring to a close Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy 2016

The emblematic Palau Robert in the heart of Barcelona was the setting for the prestigious closing ceremony of Catalonia – European Region of...

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