Sant Sadurni d'Anoia
The capital of Catalan cava with visitable wineries, spectacular gardens, and vineyard fields stretching as far as the eye can see. Caves Codorniu and Freixenet offer guided tours where kids enjoy the underground tunnels while parents enjoy the tastings.
💡 Parent tip: Codorniu has a little train that runs through the underground cellars and kids love it. Book online in advance. The gardens are spacious for them to run around afterwards.
Sant Sadurni d’Anoia is the world capital of cava, and while that might sound like an adults-only plan, the reality is that the big wineries are very well set up for families. Caves Codorniu, housed in a Modernista building by Puig i Cadafalch, offers a little train ride through the underground cellars that kids absolutely love. Kilometres of tunnels under the earth with lights and explanations. The little ones ride with wide eyes while the parents learn (and taste).
The Codorniu gardens are impressive and beautifully maintained. After the tour, kids have plenty of space to run among the lawns, century-old trees, and vineyard views. Freixenet, just next door, offers a similar experience if you prefer to mix things up. Both wineries have shops where you can buy bottles at good prices to take home (the true parent souvenir).
The town itself is small but pleasant for a wander. There are several restaurants where you can eat well at local prices, not tourist prices. If you go in September, you might catch the Festa de la Fil.loxera, a really fun local festival. A practical note: the road from Barcelona is easy and toll-free via the C-32, and the drive goes quickly. Perfect for a Saturday morning followed by lunch at a Penedes farmhouse restaurant.