Links Alastair Sawday’s ‘Special Places to Stay Alastair Sawday’s website and series of guide books promote “authenticity, individuality and good local organic food.” His ‘Special Places’ are chosen after an inspection where he is looking for “people and places that do their own thing – brilliantly; places that are unusual and follow no trends; places of peace and beauty; people who are kind an interesting – and genuine.” Trip Advisor Check out independent reviews on hotels before booking. “Get the truth, then go” Slowing Spain A site for “sensitive souls, for those who wish to travel with their five senses,  for those who search for the customs and the human side of every place, for those who don´t just need to accumulate photos, for those who think quality goes before quantity,  for those who live it and want more than a simple quick look.” Lodgings, Restaurants, Shopping, Artcrafts, Walking around. Iberian Nature in the Garraf National Park Check out information on the geology and climate as well as the flora and fauna of the park surrounding Hotel Masia Sumidors. Yacht Charter “Experience the Mediterranean Spain with a yacht trip at the great Costa Dorada!” The trip is designed around your requests and can be taken as either a half day (3 hour) or full day (7 hour) cruise. Maximum capacity: 12 persons. Parés Baltà Visit the family owned winery located close to the heart of the Penedès wine region. Using unconventional techniques (their own flock of sheep to fertilize the soil and beehives to pollinate the vines) to “produce certified organic wines and cavas of high quality using grapes which come from their own vineyards - five estates, situated around the winery and in the mountains of Penedés. The altitude varies from 170 to 750 meters and offers a diverse mixture of soils and microclimates that gives a special personality to the wines.” Their tours are especially welcoming so this makes a great alternative to visiting the large corporate vineyards Restaurante Carnivor Located at the bottom of the track to our hotel, the Carnivor is a delightful place to have lunch or an evening meal. Esther and Manel will treat you to a warm welcome and serve up splendid, market fresh Catalan food and an extensive wine list. The steaks are superb while the fish options are excellent. Not so great for vegetarians!