What’s going on around the Terres de l’Ebre – in English
We’re out and about meeting the people who run shops, bars and provide services around the Terres de l’Ebre. Maite Pallarès runs Terra de Burgans, a farm just outside El Perelló which sells organic fruit, vegetables and olive oil directly to the public. She took us for a walk around her 30.5 hectares of land….
The second annual honey tapas route runs from 31 March to 2 April in El Perelló. Eight bars and restaurants in the town will offer a tapa, featuring the town’s famous product – honey, alongside a beer or water. A ticket for three tapas costs six euros. Participating bars and restaurants are: L’Ambigu, Can Subirats, C’Moi,…
The second annual Ruta de la Tapa amb Mel – the honey tapas route – runs from 31 March to 2 April in El Perelló. Eight bars and restaurants in the town will offer a tapa, featuring the town’s famous product – honey, alongside a beer or water. A ticket for three tapas costs six euros,…
The spring rains mean that the gardens and wild spaces of Catalunya are full of lush green shoots and bright flowers. And this means that it’s a good time to go foraging for wild asparagus (‘esparrecs silvestres’ in Catalan). After those downpours on Friday night, you may have seen lots of Catalans out over the weekend searching the verges…
We’re out and about meeting the people who run shops, bars and provide services in and around El Perelló, L’Ampolla and L’Ametlla. Former fisherman Ricardo runs La Taverneta and prides himself on serving dishes that celebrate the heritage of the fishing families of L’Ampolla and the Delta. Ebre Connect: What is the story behind La Taverneta?…
We’re nearing the end of October and the grocery shops in Catalunya are filled with sweet potatoes, chestnuts and little marzipan cakes. Small children are more likely to be dressed up as headscarved roast chestnut vendors than the ghosts and ghouls of Hallowe’en – these are all parts of the Castanyada celebrations. This year, 1…
Mushroom picking season arrives with the autumn rains and the Catalan government has published some useful advice for foragers. Mushroom foraging is has become increasingly popular over recent years. The guidance is available in English, as well as Catalan and Spanish, and includes a comprehensive list of edible and poisonous mushrooms. 126 people were treated for…
Setmana Bio begins today (Friday 20 May) with a range of activities, discounts and special menus to promote organic food and drink across Catalunya. Participants include: Mel Muria, El Perelló: product tastings, discounts and a raffle. Mas d’en Curto, El Perelló: organic menu and a cookery course. Ecoherbes in L’Ampolla: guided visits and discounts. Camping Ametlla:…
Cecília (left) is from El Perelló – and she loves it. She gives a local’s insight into what she thinks are the best things to enjoy in this area. Sometimes I wonder why so many foreign people come to my village. All my life I have lived here and I think there could be more…
