Arbeca’s castle (cat. El castell termenat d’Arbeca) was located on the summit of the hill that dominates the village, Lleida province, in the comarca of Garrigues, Catalonia, Spain, in the south-east corner of the region. The few remaining vestiges are damaged…

The Suda de Lleida or King’s Castle (cat. La suda de Lleida o castell del Rei) was the castle or alcazaba of the city of Lleida, of Andalusian origin (Lleida province, Catalonia, Spain). It is located on the hill of La Seu Vella. After an important restoration…

The Castle of Saldes is a castle in the municipality of Saldes, in Berguedà, declared Cultural Asset of National Interest. Located near the town of Saldes, northeast of it, Lleida province, Catalonia, Spain, on a hill dominating the valley, protected by the…

The Gósol castle was the largest and the strongest in this part of the Pyrenees (northwest of the comarca of Berguedà, Lleida province, Catalonia, Spain). It had a tower so tall, it is said that the sea was seen from its summit. The vassals who were able…

Sanaüja Castle is located on top of a hill overlooking the town of Sanaüja, in Segarra, Catalonia, Spain, was conquered by the Muslims on behalf of the Earl of Urgell in 951. In 1001, the castle was mentioned in the bill of Pope Sylvestre II (cat. Silvestre…

Château de Briante is located in Saint-Lager, Beaujolais, one hour by car from Lyon, Rhône department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The Faupin family have owned the estate since 2011 and are committed to protecting the heritage and quality of their 100%…

Chessy, also known as Chessy-les-Mines, is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region). Located about 40 minutes by car from Lyon. The history of Chessy is recognized by the presence of copper mines. These Chessy and…

Mauvaisin Castle is a small, fully restored 18th-century castle with a capacity of 15 people. The castle can be a venue for weddings, private parties, small seminars, or used as art studios.The castle is located in a park surrounded by century-old trees.…

Castle of Castellbell (cat. El castell de Castellbell) is originally a Gothic building that is located on a hill next to the town of Burés, in the municipality of Castellbell i El Vilar, in the Bages, Barcelona province, Catalonia,  Spain. Around it, meanders…

The Castle of Sant Vicenç de Castellet (cat. El Castell de Sant Vicenç de Castellet) is a fortification in Sant Vicenç de Castellet (Bages), Barcelona province, Catalonia, Spain. Located right next to the tower is the church of Santa Maria de Castellet. Just…

The Sant Feliu de la Garriga Castle (cat. El Castell de Sant Feliu de la Garriga) is a fort declared a cultural asset of national interest next to the temple of Sant Feliu de la Garriga and to the southwest of the urban nucleus of Viladamat (Alt Empordà)…

The Castle of Peralta (cat. El Castell de Peralta) is a castle in the town of Santa Susanna de Peralta, in the municipality of Forallac (Baix Empordà), Girona province, Catalonia, Spain, declared a cultural asset of national interest. The castle rose on a…

The Castle of Espluga Calba (cat. El Castell de l’Espluga Calba) is a building located in L’Espluga Calba documented in 1148, Lleida province, Catalonia, Spain. Its name comes from the Latin spelunca, which refers to the caves excavated in rocks in various…

The Castle of Maldà (cat. El Castell de Maldà) is a building in Maldà (Urgell), Lleida province, Catalonia,  Spain, declared a cultural asset of national interest. It is the symbol and main monument of the town and one of the best-known castles in the region.…

Ingredients: 2 medium leeks 1 small onion Extra virgin olive oil 3 medium potatoes Fresh white cheese (creamier than cottage cheese) Salt, white pepper and nutmeg Preparation Cut the leeks and onions into slices, and the potatoes and beetroots into cubes.…

Ingredients 1kg of fresh green peas, if available, if not substitute with frozen ones 1 medium onion, 1 medium leek Salt and white pepper few mint leafs virgin olive oil 200g of fresh cheese 100g of yuca (cassava, manioc) Preparation: Shell the peas from…

Savory coca is a type of flatbread that comes in many varieties and coca de recapte is one of the most popular. There is also a sweet variety of coca, more cake-like. Ingredients For the dough 700 gr. of spelt flour, a pinch of salt, a pinch of sugar, 5 gr.…

Ingredients: 8 good quality turkey breast fillets A mix of cereal grains or oat flakes 3 eggs beaten 200g of cornflour 1 onion, 1 carrot, ½ garlic head, 1 celery stalk, two tablespoons tomato concentrate, a pinch of sugar, 1 bay leaf and 2 kg of ripe pear…

Mató cheese bavarois with walnut crust, quince jelly cubes and Nectum pine syrup with caramelized pine nuts Mató cheese is a fresh cheese of Catalonia, if you have no access to mató it could be replaced with ricotta. Ingredients: 800g of fresh and good quality…

Ingredients: 8 eggs 1⁄2 l milk 1⁄2 l vegetable milk cream Salt, pepper and nutmeg ½ kg of carrots 1 broccoli bunch of spinach Toasted bread Preparation: Peel and chop the carrots, cut the broccoli into small florets and clean the spinach carefully. Method:…

Ingredients: 4 medium courgettes Extra virgin olive oil Maldon salt 3 garlic cloves Ground black pepper ½kg of goat cheese in a roll 600g smoked bacon or pancetta Preparation: On a hot grill or griddle, brown the zucchini sliced to long strips about half…