Festival weekend planner
Cavatast — a 3-day weekend in Penedès
12–18 October 2026. Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Spain. 40 min from the airport.
The weekend, day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia
Land at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.
- Day 2
Cavatast
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Hunt for single-vineyard Cava from Gramona, Recaredo, or Llopart rather than the mega-houses—these artisanal producers showcase complexity rivaling Champagne but at fraction of the price. Arrive Saturday morning before Sunday crowds; the real gems are tasted between 10-12am before the afternoon food-and-music circus begins.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Penedès
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.
Where to stay
Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.
- Hotels in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia
Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.
- 4–5 star options near Sant Sadurní d'Anoia
Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.
- Apartments in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia
Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.
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One winery worth a detour
Clos Mogador
WTG pickOne of Priorat's founding five estates, perched on terrifying slate terraces that you can walk through with the winemaker himself.
- Address
- Camí Manyetes s/n, 43737 Gratallops, Priorat, Spain
- Appointment
- required
- Tasting price
- EUR 30 · Vineyard walk and 4-wine tasting
- Website
- Visit
Where to eat
El Cingle — Porrera
€€Village restaurant in Porrera with traditional Catalan cooking and excellent Priorat wine list
Must try: Romesco sauce
More dining picks in Penedès →Practical
- Nearest airport
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
- Mid-range daily budget
- ~€150/day for two
- Festival site
- Visit official site
Insider tip
Hunt for single-vineyard Cava from Gramona, Recaredo, or Llopart rather than the mega-houses—these artisanal producers showcase complexity rivaling Champagne but at fraction of the price. Arrive Saturday morning before Sunday crowds; the real gems are tasted between 10-12am before the afternoon food-and-music circus begins.
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