Explore the Penedes wine region

Travel into the wine country of the Penedes region, home not only of Spain’s famous sparkling Cava, but also of many outstanding table wines. Begin with a visit to the prize-winning Jean Leon winery, founded by a local émigré who made his fortune in a restaurant in Beverley Hills, then returned to start a winery based around imported grape varieties. Then continue to the much larger, prestigious Torres winery near Villafranca del Penedes, where your visit includes a tour of the vineyards aboard a small train. Afterwards, drop down to the coast and the delightful 19th-century resort of Sitges for lunch beside the sea. After a relaxed meal (payable directly), enjoy a stroll along the Old Town up on the cliffs, and perhaps visit the Cau Ferrat museum of late 19th-century Catalan painting.