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
Winner of the category:
BEST STORYTELLING
Awarded videos in IGCAT’s Food Film Menu
Food Film Menu 2024
Winner of the category:
WORLD REGION OF GASTRONOMY
CATALONIA, A WINE AND FOOD DESTINATION – CATALONIA IS APPETISING!
Food Film Menu 2023
3RT 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 2024
NJOY CATALONIA
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
News from Catalonia
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...
MoreCatalonia 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…
MoreCatalonia’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...
MoreCatalonia puts the spotlight on local producers
14 May 2020 – #AlimentsDeProp (LocalFood) online search engine has been launched by Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded...
MoreA 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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