Romanyà de la Selva hosts the Mercat de les Gavarres with gastronomy, culture, and tradition

The event features concerts, prehistoric workshops, a literary route, and the Quick Painting Contest.

Generic image of an outdoor popular market in a Catalan village with stalls of local products and musical performances.
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Generic image of an outdoor popular market in a Catalan village with stalls of local products and musical performances.

Romanyà de la Selva will host on Saturday, November 7th, a new edition of the Mercat de les Gavarres, a festival combining gastronomy, heritage, nature, culture, and local traditions with an extensive program of activities.

The Mercat de les Gavarres, held in Romanyà de la Selva, offers visitors a day full of activities for all ages. The gastronomic offerings include breakfasts and lunches featuring local restaurants, while culture and local traditions are showcased through concerts, traditional games, and guided tours.
The event will feature a literary route dedicated to Mercè Rodoreda and workshops exploring prehistoric life at the Cova d’en Daina dolmen. Attendees can also enjoy an aromatic vermouth tasting to learn about local plants.
A new addition this year is the second edition of the Romanyà Quick Painting Contest, held in memory of artist Néstor Sanchiz. Additionally, the Gavarres Awards 2026 will be presented, followed by a closing conference by Marc Castellnou, head of the Forest Action Group (GRAF) of the Catalan Firefighters.
Music will be a significant highlight, with the concert 'Diuen, diuen, diuen…' by the group De Calaix, a jazz performance by Luis González Trio, and an animated itinerant tavern concert by Grana i Moscatell.
For activities requiring prior registration, a specific link has been provided. This event presents a perfect opportunity to discover the natural, cultural, and gastronomic values of the Gavarres region.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Santa Cristina d'Aro (19/10/2026)