La Garoinada is one of the best-known and most traditional gastronomic meetings of the regions of Girona, starting in 1992 with its main product, sea urchins.

his festivity is held in the middle of the winter towards the end of January until March, when the sea is tranquil and the sea urchin is at its best.

This campaign is supported by different restaurants in Palafrugell, which offer a menu including sea urchins as a starter, a second course (different for every edition) and typical desserts of Palafrugell cuisine.

Restaurants: L’Arc, Centre Fraternal, La Xicra and Xadó (de Palafrugell), El Far, La Llagosta, Llafranc and Terrassa Terramar (de Llafranc), El Balcó de Calella, El Càntir and Les Voltes de Calella by Es Portal (de Calella).

Hotels: Can Liret (de Palafrugell), Alga and Sant Roc (de Calella), El Far and Llafranc (de Llafranc).

More info https://visitpalafrugell.cat/cultura/esdeveniments/garoinada/