Gastronomic campaigns in the Costa Brava

A gastronomic campaign is not just an event celebrating the nation's cuisine. It is also an elegant way to attract attention and lure more visitors into local establishments during the off-season. Once the summer season is over in the Costa Brava and the locals start missing the rush of the tourist crowds, local restaurateurs come together to celebrate a local dish or a product by declaring a gastronomic campaign.

During such a campaign, special dishes and prix-fixe menus that feature the product or dish in question appear in local restaurants and cafés. From prawns to sea urchin, from rice to asparagus, even apples—almost anything local may be the star!

A colourful brochure is usually put together to discuss the campaign's theme, the list of participating establishments and the calendar of accompanying events, such as culinary competitions, tastings and cooking workshops led by renowned chefs. These brochures can be spotted all over town, as well as in tourist information offices and hotels so that both locals and the Costa Brava guests don't miss a chance to participate in the delicious offering.

Calendar of Gastronomic Campaigns of the Costa Brava