Data from Associació de Celíacs de Catalunya on GlutenFreeMap
The Associació de Celíacs de Catalunya is Spain’s oldest celiac organisation: active since 1977, it was the first body in the country created to defend the interests of celiac people. It maintains a directory of accredited establishments that GlutenFreeMap cites as one of its sources in Catalonia.
- Founded
- 1977 · the first in Spain
- Scope
- Catalonia and Menorca
- Recognition
- Public Utility Entity (1982)
- Community
- Over 7,000 member families
About the organisation
The Associació de Celíacs de Catalunya is the dean of Spain’s celiac movement: it was established in 1977 and was the first organisation in the country created to defend the interests of celiac people. In 1982 it was declared a Public Utility Entity, a recognition of decades of social work.
It serves Catalonia and Menorca, a territory where hundreds of thousands of people are estimated to live with gluten-related disorders. It brings together more than 7,000 member families and maintains intense advisory, training and awareness activity, including programmes for young people (“Celíacs Joves”), its “Celíac@s” magazine and a members’ app.
To make eating out safe, it accredits and trains hospitality establishments in handling gluten-free food, with a directory of more than 300 accredited venues. It rounds out its work with a gluten-free food guide of over 18,000 products, one of the most comprehensive in the country.
What they offer the celiac community
Free advisory visits
Personalised guidance to resolve doubts about the gluten-free diet and living with celiac disease.
Restaurant accreditation
A certification and training programme for hospitality establishments in the safe handling of gluten-free food.
Gluten-free food guide
A database of more than 18,000 suitable products, kept up to date and available to members.
“Celíacs Joves” youth programme
Activities aimed at celiac children and young people to normalise the gluten-free diet.
Member benefits
Discounts and agreements with partner companies, the “Celíac@s” magazine and a dedicated app.
How we use their data
We import part of their compilation of gluten-free establishments and integrate it into our map, always citing its origin.
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Frequently asked questions
How long has the Associació de Celíacs de Catalunya existed?+
Since 1977. It is Spain’s oldest celiac association and was declared a Public Utility Entity in 1982.
Which territory does it cover?+
Catalonia and Menorca, with advisory services, hospitality training and accreditation of gluten-free establishments.
Is GlutenFreeMap affiliated with the association?+
No. We cite and link their work as one of our sources; the association is the authority in its territory.