La Garoinada

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La Garoinada

Garoinada, sea urchins

From Janyary 16th to March 29th 2026

 

ENJOY “LA GAROINADA” IN PALAFRUGELL!

 

Different proposals to enjoy “Garoinada”, the most traditional gastronomic meeting in Palafrugell.
  • RESTAURANTS
    L’Arc and Xadó (from Palafrugell), El Far, La Llagosta, Llafranc and Terrassa Terramar (from Llafranc), El Balcó de Calella and El Càntir (from Calella) and Es Portió – H. Hostalillo (from Tamariu)
  • HOTELS
    Can Liret (from Palafrugell), Alga and Sant Roc (from Calella), El Far and Llafranc (from Llafranc) and Hostalillo (from Tamariu)
The reservation of the restaurant is subject to the availability of the establishment. Check THE RESTAURANTS and make your reservation. You can enjoy the garoinada menu until March 29th.
The Garoinada menu, which each edition changes, this year consists of a sea urchin starter, a main dish of “Catxoflino” (traditional cuisine dish) or an alternative dish, and a dessert of  “xuixo” from Girona. All accompanied by water, wine from Mas Oller and coffee.

 

Download the Garoinada poster 2026

Download the restaurant menu here
Download the recipe booklet

NEW!

Turn your Garoinada experience into a PREMIUM one.

Combine the Garoinada menu and/or accommodation with the activities we offer:

Pottery workshop: Make your own plate of garoines (sea urchins)
Traditional boat trip with garoines (sea urchins) tasting

Week-end pack (Friday and Saturday nights)

Hotel with breakfast + "Garoinada" menu + free entry to the cultural facilities + discount voucher for "Vins i Licors Grau"

Price per person from €122,50*

Weekdays pack (Sunday to Thursday nights)

Hotel with breakfast (Sunday to Thursday nights) + "Garoinada" menu + free entry to the cultural facilities + discount voucher for "Vins i Licors Grau"

Price per person from €120*

Menu + Activity Formula

Garoinada menu + choice of activity: classic boat trip or pottery workshop

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