Day-by-Day Feast
Day 1: Welcome & First Bites
Arrive at Arra Maris, where Mediterranean waves crash below your balcony. Check into your room—think terracotta tiles, soft linens, and cozy feels. At 6 p.m., meet your group for a welcome glass of cava and a quick intro to Catalan food. First dinner’s a stunner: think gazpacho, grilled octopus, and crema catalana, all paired with local whites. You’ll be dreaming of flavors all night.
Day 2: Cooking Class & Hike
Start with a breakfast buffet—fresh figs, manchego, and strong coffee. Then, roll up your sleeves for a 2-hour cooking class with a Costa Brava chef. You’ll whip up classics like escalivada (roasted veggies) and fideuà (seafood noodle dish). Lunch is your creation, paired with wine. Afternoon’s a 2-hour coastal hike along the Camí de Ronda to Cala Sa Caleta, with sea views and pine-scented air. Dinner’s at the hotel: maybe slow-cooked pork with local herbs. Yum.
Day 3: Vineyard Vibes
After breakfast, head 20 minutes to an Empordà vineyard for a 3-hour tour. Walk the vines, learn about Garnacha grapes, and taste three wines with cheese and olives. Back at the hotel, lunch is light—think salads and cold cuts. Afternoon’s free to nap, swim in the pool, or wander Lloret de Mar. Dinner’s a group affair with seafood-stuffed peppers and a killer tarta de Santiago. I might’ve spelled that wrong—sorry!
Day 4: More Cooking & Free Time
Post-breakfast, it’s another cooking class—this time, you’re tackling suquet (fish stew) and allioli from scratch. Eat your masterpiece for lunch with a glass of rosé. Then, take a 2.5-hour hike to Cala Sa Futadera, a hidden beach with turquoise waters. Evening’s on your own—hit a tapas bar in Blanes (we’ll recommend spots). Try the patatas bravas; they’re next-level.
Day 5: Wine Tasting & Farewell
After a leisurely breakfast, join a 1.5-hour wine tasting at the hotel, sampling reds and whites from nearby cellars. Lunch is a spread of Catalan charcuterie and empanadas. Afternoon’s free—lounge by the pool or journal about your foodie finds. The final dinner’s a big one: a multi-course feast with live guitar music, featuring dishes like duck confit and panna cotta with figs. You’ll leave stuffed and happy.
Day 6: Adiós
One last breakfast, maybe with extra churros for the road. Check out by 11 a.m., but hang at the hotel’s cafe if you’ve got time. You’ll be planning your next foodie trip before you’re even home.
Why You’ll Be Obsessed
This retreat’s for couples who geek out over food and wine. Cooking classes are hands-on but chill—no Gordon Ramsay vibes here. Chefs share tricks you can actually use at home, and the vineyard tour’s a fun peek behind the scenes. Hikes are easygoing (3–5 km, some steps), with views that’ll make you forget your phone. Arra Maris is a gem—15 rooms, a tiny pool, and a dining terrace that screams romance. Meals are the star, with fresh, local ingredients and enough wine to keep things lively. Small group means you’ll bond over shared plates.
