Twenty-five kilometres of coastline with two-dozen beaches of fine sand; that’s El Garraf: a paradise of sun, sea and mild temperatures all year round in which to enjoy the outdoor life and water sports in its four marinas. For culture, Sitges and Vilanova i la Geltrú are the venues for international film and music festivals. If you’re look for fiestas, there’s Carnival in the winter and local festivals in the summer; while the gastronomy of the region has classic fish dishes and innovations in creative cuisine that are a tourist attraction on their own right. Its nineteenth-century art is incomparable, particularly the examples of Romanticism and Catalan Art Nouveau, which anyone can discover on the guided trails to Sant Pere de Ribes, Sitges and Vilanova i la Geltrú.

From November to April, numerous restaurants in the regions of El Penedès and El Garraf offer this dish, which is based on endive, cod, tuna, anchovies and olives. The sauce recipe, which is the secret of xató, varies from place to place.

In the capital of El Garraf, new technologies will help you to discover its interesting industrial past. With an MP4 on loan or by using your mobile phone, you can follow the route in a personalised manner and visit its museums.

• Canyelles
• Cubelles
• Olivella
• Sant Pere de Ribes
• Sitges
• Vilanova i la Geltrú