Tordera is home to traditional Catalan cuisine, where local ingredients and Mediterranean influences combine to create mouthwatering dishes. A typical meal in Tordera might include a variety of fresh seafood from the nearby coast, such as grilled sardines, octopus, or seafood paella. Another regional specialty is “escalivada,” a dish made from roasted vegetables like eggplant, red peppers, and onions, often served with a splash of olive oil.
Meat dishes are also a significant part of the local cuisine, with options such as “butifarra” (Catalan sausage) and “canelons,” a Catalan variation of the Italian cannelloni. Seasonal produce, like tomatoes, peppers, and artichokes, are featured prominently in many dishes, and Tordera’s weekly market offers a chance to sample the freshest ingredients the region has to offer.
For a sweet treat, visitors can enjoy “crema catalana,” a traditional Catalan dessert similar to crème brûlée, or “panellets,” small almond-based pastries typically eaten during festivals. The town is also known for its excellent wine and cava (sparkling wine), produced in the nearby regions of Penedès and Empordà.