{"id":66584,"date":"2016-04-21T18:10:58","date_gmt":"2016-04-21T16:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=66584"},"modified":"2022-02-15T11:08:48","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T10:08:48","slug":"ecological-farms-in-the-maresme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/ecological-farms-in-the-maresme\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecological farms in the Maresme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many people have the idea that buying <strong>organic<\/strong> or<strong> ecological products<\/strong> is expensive or a hassle, but it doesn&#8217;t have to be. \u00a0As we move forward, more and more people are interested in ecological products for many reasons, varying from <strong>health<\/strong> to protecting the <strong>environment<\/strong>. \u00a0There are many farmers in the<strong> Maresme<\/strong> and surrounding areas of Barcelona that are committed to growing produce that is healthy for the body and the earth at a reasonable price. \u00a0<strong>Fruits<\/strong>, <strong>vegetables<\/strong>, <strong>eggs<\/strong>, and more can be found at these small farms, with the promise of something that is good for you and for Mother Earth.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/ecological-farms-in-the-maresme\/#Cal_Elies\" title=\"Cal Elies\">Cal Elies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/ecological-farms-in-the-maresme\/#Marina_Figueroa\" title=\"Marina Figueroa\">Marina Figueroa<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/ecological-farms-in-the-maresme\/#El_Broquil\" title=\"El Br\u00f2quil\">El Br\u00f2quil<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/ecological-farms-in-the-maresme\/#LHorta_de_Can_Puig\" title=\"L&#8217;Horta de Can Puig\">L&#8217;Horta de Can Puig<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cal_Elies\"><\/span>Cal Elies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Ecological-farm.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-66586\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-66586 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Ecological-farm-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Ecological farm\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>Located in Argentona outside of Matar\u00f3, Cal Elies\u00a0is an ecological <strong>farm<\/strong> focused on growing <strong>produce<\/strong> in a way that respects the natural environment. \u00a0You can stop by for a visit on Fridays from 4-7 p.m. or on Saturdays from 9-2 p.m. \u00a0Cal Elies offers a wide variety of fruits, veggies, and herbs, but you can also find homemade products like\u00a0<em>cremas<\/em>, bread, and\u00a0<em>sofrito<\/em>. \u00a0Since the farm is only open two days a week you can order online ahead of time. \u00a0Products can be ordered by the unit or by weight,\u00a0or you can order pre-packaged <strong>baskets<\/strong> for \u20ac14 or \u20ac22. \u00a0No matter what you choose, every product is certified to be fresh and organic.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marina_Figueroa\"><\/span>Marina Figueroa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Fruit-basket.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-66587\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-66587 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Fruit-basket-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Fruit basket\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>Marina Figueroa\u00a0is a specialist in\u00a0<em>huertos urbanos<\/em>, or turning urban spaces into areas that can be used to grow produce. \u00a0On her website you can find tips to help you create your own <strong>garden<\/strong> no matter how much (or little) space you have to work with. \u00a0\u00a0She believes in <strong>sustainable<\/strong> growing to keep both the body and earth happy and healthy. \u00a0On Marina&#8217;s website you can order whatever you want and put it in a basket, which can then be delivered to you for free; delivery is currently offered in Barcelona, Sabadell, and Sant Cugat. \u00a0In addition to fresh produce she offers ecologically produced wine, olive oil, nuts, and soaps. \u00a0Reasonably priced for a good value, Marina Figueroa is a great option, especially if you&#8217;re short on time to shop.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Broquil\"><\/span>El Br\u00f2quil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Delivery-service.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-66588\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-66588 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Delivery-service-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Delivery service\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>El Br\u00f2quil is located in Matar\u00f3, so you can stop by the farm or visit their stands at the market in Pla\u00e7a de Cuba or Mercat del Palau. \u00a0Similar to the other farms on this list you can order a basket online, but the baskets are already pre-made so you won&#8217;t have the option to select your own produce. \u00a0The most basic basket costs \u20ac12 with an assortment of fruits and vegetables. \u00a0Bigger baskets include the fruits and veggies but also eggs and homemade jams and preserves. \u00a0El Br\u00f2quil&#8217;s website offers traditional Catalan\u00a0recipes that include the fresh and healthy produce that they grow. \u00a0You can also sign up for their newsletter to receive the latest new about products, offers, or the farm itself.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LHorta_de_Can_Puig\"><\/span>L&#8217;Horta de Can Puig<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Ecological-eggs.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-66589\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-66589 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Ecological-eggs-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Ecological eggs\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a>This certified-organic farm has been cultivating sustainable products since 1952. \u00a0<span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/www.hortapuig.cat\/\">L&#8217;Horta de Can Puig<\/span>\u00a0is located in Arenys de Mar in the Maresme and and has a delivery service to certain parts of the\u00a0<em>comarca<\/em>, from Santa Susanna to Premi\u00e0. \u00a0You can go online, fill up your basket with fresh fruits and vegetables, and as long as your order is worth\u00a0\u20ac10 or more it can be delivered to you for free. \u00a0The farm is open for visits Monday-Friday from 1:30-2:30 in the morning and 7-8:30 in the afternoon. \u00a0In addition to fruits and vegetables you can also purchase legumes like beans and peas as well as farm-fresh eggs. \u00a0As all of the other farms mentioned, L&#8217;Horta de Can Puig is certified by the <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/www.ccpae.org\/\">Consell Catal\u00e0 de la Producci\u00f3 Agr\u00e0ria Ecol\u00f2gica<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"66584\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; 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