A huge covered market, housing dozens of stalls, selling a wide variety of fresh produce at very…read morereasonable prices. Just wandering through makes for a fascinating experience. It's hard to recommend just one or two vendors: the best bet is to go and decide for yourself which produce most takes your fancy. (Beware if you are a bit squeamish - the meat vendors have pigs' heads and skinned rabbits on display!). The building itself is an impressive example of Brutalist architecture - which they've tried to tone down with a pinkish hue of paint! On Saturdays there's a large temporary market in the adjacent square, selling all sorts of leathergoods, shoes, clothes, fabrics, bedding, plants, kitchen utensils - you name it. As you'd expect, there are bargains to be had, alongside plenty of tat, so check the quality (and beware the odd pickpocket, as it does get very crowded).

Has everything any good market in Spain should have. It's a very good size, not too big, too small…read more We picked up some quintessentials like cheese, jamon iberica of different prices and quality, bacalao, anchovies, razor clams(must try if you never had them) and fresh chicken. One truly great find was a stall selling anchovy pate. Though more of a butter, it was fantastic and unique. I suggest any anchovy lover to seek it out.

This is yet another branch of the ubiquitous supermarket chain in Vilanova, and the branch we used…read morewhen we first started coming here. It's large enough to cater for just about all your needs in terms of groceries and food, and has a fresh fish counter and delicatessen. The interior is a slightly odd shape, so navigating takes a little while to get used to. The choice of fruit and veg is a bit more limited than we're used to at home quite a lot of stuff is pre-packed, and there are certain things they don't have but then the market is only a few minutes away with several greengrocers to choose from. Other than that, it stocks most things: of course, the choice and brands reflect Spanish tastes, so there are a few things they don't have that we're used to the in UK, and vice-versa. It's a popular branch, and has customer parking and (useful, this) lockers to stash your bags or other shopping while you are going around.

Bonpreu is a small in-town supermarket on the main Rambla in Vilanova between the centre and the…read moresea, with an in-store bakery, meat counter and fruit and veg section. It's a pleasantly laid-out store, with a slightly more up-market feel than Mercadona or Caprabo, though it's not as large as its competitors and the range is a bit more limited. There's not much parking in the surrounding area, so it's not much use if you shop by car, although the local Vilanova town bus stops nearby. Usefully, it's open during the siesta, every week-day.

This review is actually for the location across the street from the Gava, train station. I love…read moregoing to this bakery when I first arrive in Barcelona and I get off ​the train. For only 1.70 Euros you get a decent sized cafe con leche and a large croissant. Their croissants have a sugar wash, thus making them slightly sweeter than French croissants. This bakery also offers croissants that are dusted and baked with chocolate that are in the traditional crescent shape. They also sell tiny croissants. Locals frequent this bakery on their way to the train. It has great big windows which allow​ sunlight to pour in as you enjoy your pastries. The bakery offers a selection of premade sandwiches to which they will add ingredients to taste. If you're in the Gava area, definitely​ stop by.

One of the best bakeries I know in Spain. They have I would say the best chocolate con churros I…read morehave ever tried. Good cafe con leche and friendly staff.

This is a very traditional café and chocolate bar on the main Rambla in Vilanova, well worth a…read morevisit both for its chocolate (Xocolata in Catalan) and for its lovely 'Mordernista' Art Nouveau interior. Chocolate with 'churros' small, length of a doughnut-like pastry is a traditional Catalan way to start the day, and different cafes vie with each other to sell the best chocolate. The drinking chocolate here is hard to beat it's delicious, not too sweet, and so thick it is more of a dark chocolate custard than a drink. They also sell an extensive range of sweet and savoury pastries and salads here, making it a popular venue for a light lunch. As well as a large pavement seating area at the front, there is a series of interior rooms, including a lovely conservatory and a small, secluded rear garden, complete with a small grotto and pond, home to some friendly terrapins. The interior is a good example of the Catalan 'Modernista' movement, whose best known exponent is Gaudi. It's decorated with colourful art nouveau motifs, and the colourful, Moorish-influenced tiling associated with Spain.

We came to visit Sitges and stopped here for lunch, the service was amazing and they gave such…read moreterrific recommendations! We had the choripan sandwiches, fresh juice, and a pitcher of sangria. The sandwiches were delicious and the drinks were delightfully light and refreshing, we would highly recommend!