Beyond Barcelona
The Penedès: the back story
The back story
About The Penedès: the back story
The Penedès, west of Barcelona, is the heartland of cava, with Sant Sadurní d’Anoia at its centre.
Getting there
Rodalies R4 to Sant Sadurní d’Anoia; check rodalies.gencat.cat on the day.
The cellars
Codorníu and Gramona offer visits; book on their own websites.
Rodalies R4 runs to Sant Sadurní d’Anoia.
Our advice: book visits before you go, and don’t drive after tastings.
Why it's on our list
- Getting there
- The cellars
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Penedès: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Penedès: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport28 kmCar or taxi 81 min
- Park Güell31 kmCar or taxi 87 min
- La Pedrera31 kmCar or taxi 90 min
- Casa Batlló32 kmCar or taxi 91 min
- Sagrada Família32 kmCar or taxi 92 min
- La Boqueria32 kmCar or taxi 93 min
- Palau de la Música33 kmCar or taxi 93 min
- Barcelona Cathedral33 kmCar or taxi 94 min
- Museu Picasso33 kmCar or taxi 95 min
- Barceloneta beach34 kmCar or taxi 97 min
Main railway stations
- Barcelona Sants30 kmCar or taxi 86 min
- Plaça d’Espanya (FGC)31 kmCar or taxi 88 min
- Passeig de Gràcia (Rodalies)32 kmCar or taxi 92 min
- Plaça de Catalunya (Rodalies, FGC)32 kmCar or taxi 92 min