The canonical version and where to order it.
Crema catalana is Catalonia's custard of milk, egg yolks and sugar flavoured with lemon and cinnamon, finished with a crust of sugar burnt with a hot iron just before serving.
Crema catalana, also called crema cremada or crema de Sant Josep, is the best-known Catalan sweet. It appears in medieval recipe collections and is documented in Catalan writing from the 14th century. It was once the sweet of Saint Joseph's day, 19 March, but is now eaten all year, and it closes many of Salou's set menus, the 2026 rice-days menus included.
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Caffe di Mare is an all-day café, restaurant and cocktail bar on Carrer de Colón in Salou, from breakfast through crab rice and paella to drinks at 03:00.
OrderArròs de cranc, the crab rice it served for the 2026 rice days.
TipIn spring 2026 its rice-days menu offered crab rice, seafood paella or arròs negre; on autumn Thursdays it pours a Tasta Salou glass with a plate for €7.
Crema catalana makes more sense with someone from Salou explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
Guided tour
Discover Catalonia’s wine culture at VINSEUM and end your visit with a tasting of 3 Catalan DO wines. A unique blend of culture and pleasure in the heart of the Penedès.
Day trip · 7 hours
Explore El Priorat with a historical visit to the Cartuja de Scala Dei, enjoy lunch at a Catalan farmhouse, and cap it all off at the Scala Dei winery, where you will ...
8 hours
Enjoy an unforgettable day in the best cove in Salou. We provide the transportation, beach gear, cooler with drinks, and lunch at a top restaurant. You just relax and ...
