Drawing a gastronomy landscape from food markets' produce

Purpose Food markets represent a pathway to explore the authenticity and identity of a territory. Markets are a crucial example among food tourism practices in urban contexts. This paper aims to analyze the products that build the particular food landscape of Costa Daurada, Catalonia, Spain. Design/methodology/approach To achieve it, the research was based on the study of foods offered in three regional markets. Findings Results show how Costa Daurada is gastronomically characterized and what products convey the diversity and singularity of the region. Originality/value The originality of this paper lies on the building of a regional gastronomy landscape on the basis of the iconic products delivered at local food markets, regarded as shared spaces between locals and tourists.