Nowadays, Masella has services such as a nursery, ski schools, places to rent sports material and a complete snow park for the pirouette and jump’s lovers. One of the main attractions if the possibility of making nighttime ski. The gastronomy is famous for the seasonal mushrooms, perfect to put in any recipe of Masella.
When eating in Masella and the surrounding villages you should remember that this ski resort is located in the center of Cerdaña, a mountain region known for its rich and filling gastronomy. The cuisine here is based on the ancient tradition of the self-sufficiency, reason why the agriculture, ranching and hunt are so important here. The meats of calf and pork, as well as other farmyard animals are popular in this region. From pork some other products are produced, such as the black and white bull and the chorizo.
The mils and the sheep ranching is used in the production of cottage cheese, cheese and butter (the last two are protected by their denominations of origin). Also, other elements such as the seasonal mushrooms, the hunt meat, the turnip from Talltendre, the potatoes and the fruits of regional production complete everything there is to eat in Masella. Between the traditional recipes of the region we find the famous trinxat from Cerdanya, a typical dish of the area made with cabbage, potatoes and bacon. The desserts of the region are the mató, a type of fresh cheese made with curdled milk that is usually eaten with milk.
There is not a restaurant or a bar where you can enjoy some tapas in Masella. But don’t panic! Go to our “A la carte” section and we will let you know about all of the great places in the surroundings where you can have a delicious meal at.
The options of places to eat in the surroundings of Masella are numerous and have a great quality. El Tiró is a popular restaurant located in this region of the Alp. It is a family restaurant that prepares traditional food, and its menu is composed by all kinds of recipes of strong local flavors made with different products of great quality.
Another good place to go to if you are in Alp is Casa Patxi, a restaurant that is well valued by locals and visitors. Here you can find a market and seasonal cuisine made according to the rules of the kilometer 0 cuisine, and always using the best ingredients.
La Ferradura is specialized in pasta, pizza, crepes, toast and different recipes of regional taste, all of them prepared with great ingredients by the best professionals.
Only a few kilometers from Masella and Alp, in the small village of Das, you will find the restaurant Das 1219, a nice and charming place that offers a manual cuisine based on quality products. You will find all kinds of traditional recipes here.
