What do Mont-ral, Casafort, Bràfim, Vallmoll and Querol have in common? They all hide little spots that, once discovered, become true gifts for all the senses. Want to find out more?
Priorat is a land of extraordinary wines and olive oils, with mountains full of historical hermitages, a great paradise in Costa Daurada and a destination for pilgrims and climbing lovers. Want to find out more?
They say Rojals is the highest village in Costa Daurada. When you get there, fresh air caresses your skin, as it is located in the northeast end of Muntanyes de Prades, surrounded by spectacular woods and tracks that will melt your heart; the perfect place to live nature at its purest.
Rojals is actually part of Montblanc and its heart does also beat in this town’s old town. Right in the Carrer Major, find Església de Sant Miquel. On the inside, a unique polychromatic coffered ceiling, which shows mystical figures and some of the shields from the most powerful families during the Middle Ages. Have you ever seen them?
L’Hospitalet de l’Infant i La Vall de Llors is a small paradise in Costa Daurada where nature and culture merge to perfection. From the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, ideal for some diving, to the mountains that become a unique natural area, the perfect excuse to stop by the village: L’Hospitalet de l’Infant, a crossroad, for centuries, of pilgrims walking past Coll de Balaguer. Want to join us and find out all about it?
1. Surrounded by a sea of vineyards, the so-called “Catedral del Vi” in Nulles (literally, the Wine Cathedral) is a Modernist jewel of Costa Daurada by architect Cèsar Martinell. The existing parabolic arches stand out, which allowed for the correct ventilation of the brick wine jars: ideal for the fermentation process.
El Vendrell, in the north of Costa Daurada, is a town that is alive; where music, literature and cuisine have their own strong character. Want to find out more?
El Vendrell has both coastline and mountains, a unique binomial that will allow the whole family to live stunning experiences. Over the first few months of the year, just after the harvest is over, various restaurants in El Vendrell offer the so-called “Ruta del Xató”, a gastronomic event where a sauce made using almonds, hazelnuts, onions, “nyora”, red and green peppers, garlic and tomatoes macerated with extra virgin olive oil, covers escarole ─ a winter produce ─, cod and many other meals, such as meats or grilled fish. Finger-licking good!
And what goes really well with food? Great wines, of course! Did you know wines made in Baix Penedès are produced within DO Penedès? These are fresh, easy wines that carry the Mediterranean vibes in every sip. Check them out by visiting the wineries that surround the city centre.
Costa Daurada is a unique territory: the place where the Mediterranean caresses an exceptional piece of land. What about visiting the comarca of Alt Camp, where cuisine and culture have their own DNA? In fact, people from Valls are said to stare at the sky three times: one to observe the belltower; one to get excited with “castells”, and one to enjoy “calçotada”. Check out the following tips.
Costa Daurada is a magical destination all year long. Now autumn and winter are coming, days are shorter and colours turn yellow, ochre, orange, red and brown. Here’s 5 exciting routes you should definitely share with your kids and enjoy with all the senses. Let’s go!
Overall, 6 appellations of origin embrace the still and sparkling wines made within Costa Daurada, the wine territory in the country with the highest number of DO’s. Want to join us to discover them and taste these unique landscapes?
Costa Daurada is a territory with some incredible landscapes, full of contrasts and perfect beauty. Reddish rocks inland stand on their feet to admire the sea, while becoming the best viewpoints for some incredible sunrises and sunsets. Fields are turned into colourful carpets, architectures that witness the passing of ancient civilizations or the footprint of a unique style of the territory, Modernism, or simply natural areas of great harmony that reconcile us with the Earth.
Today, we’d like to share 6 Instagrammable spots in Costa Daurada, one per comarca, you should definitely visit to take unique photos.
