If you come from completing the first part of the Cistercian Route, congratulations, you have already passed the equator! If you decide to start here, the journey begins in Montbrió de la Marca.
If you come from completing the first part of the Cistercian Route, congratulations, you have already passed the equator! If you decide to start here, the journey begins in Montbrió de la Marca.
"Idleness is the enemy of the soul," said the forerunner of the Cistercian order. The Cistercian Route, a tour of the artistic, cultural and natural heritage of the three districts of Tarragona (Alt Camp, Conca de Barberà and Urgell) challenges - and in what way! - this monastic precept. You can do it on foot in 5 days or by bike in two and a half days.
"Idleness is the enemy of the soul," said the forerunner of the Cistercian order. The Cistercian Route, a tour of the artistic, cultural and natural heritage of the three districts of Tarragona (Alt Camp, Conca de Barberà and Urgell) challenges - and in what way! - this monastic precept. You can do it on foot in 5 days or by bike in two and a half days.
The counts of Barcelona and Urgell established one of the most important strengths of the Marca Hispánica- the buffer zone beyond the former province of Septimania, created by Charlemagne
in 795 as a defensive as a defensive barrier between the UmayyadMoors of Al-Andalus and the Frankish Carolingian Empire in the current center of Barberà de la Conca. It was the in the 11th century. In the last decades of the 20th century it had survived among ruins, until in the nineties the group " Amics del Castell " launched a a campaign to restore it. The poet José Agustín Goytisolo, neighbor of the town, collaborated very especially.
At present in Barberà Castle- which was part of the order of the Templars - there are two buildings that can be visited, the old chapel and the tower. And usually there are concerts, conferences, exhibitions, wine tastings, cinema... It is an excellent excuse to visit this town often hidden from the tourist routes through Tarragona and the Costa Daurada (Golden Coast). Located on a hill of 450 meters, it offers great views of the region. The agricultural cooperative has the honor of being the heir of the first cooperative winery founded in Catalonia in 1894. You can buy tasty white, red and rosé wines of the Conca de Barberà Denomination of Origin (D.O.). In the leisure area La Marinada, on the outskirts of the village, you can eat with your family and let the children play football or basketball in the fields with free access available.
The counts of Barcelona and Urgell established one of the most important strengths of the Marca Hispánica- the buffer zone beyond the former province of Septimania, created by Charlemagne
in 795 as a defensive as a defensive barrier between the UmayyadMoors of Al-Andalus and the Frankish Carolingian Empire in the current center of Barberà de la Conca. It was the in the 11th century. In the last decades of the 20th century it had survived among ruins, until in the nineties the group " Amics del Castell " launched a a campaign to restore it. The poet José Agustín Goytisolo, neighbor of the town, collaborated very especially.
At present in Barberà Castle- which was part of the order of the Templars - there are two buildings that can be visited, the old chapel and the tower. And usually there are concerts, conferences, exhibitions, wine tastings, cinema... It is an excellent excuse to visit this town often hidden from the tourist routes through Tarragona and the Costa Daurada (Golden Coast). Located on a hill of 450 meters, it offers great views of the region. The agricultural cooperative has the honor of being the heir of the first cooperative winery founded in Catalonia in 1894. You can buy tasty white, red and rosé wines of the Conca de Barberà Denomination of Origin (D.O.). In the leisure area La Marinada, on the outskirts of the village, you can eat with your family and let the children play football or basketball in the fields with free access available.
There are few routes in Tarragona so well traced as the Landscapes of Wine Route. To tread on wine land and enjoy the journey with all the senses, you only have to enter the web, download maps, the PDFs and the mp3, and let you guide by Marcel and Pepe, the two friends who have registered their dialogues to share the travel with you. They will take you through the vineyard landscapes of the Montsant, the Terra Alta, the. Conca de Barberà and the Priorat D.O. Denominations of Origin.
It is a great way to know where you put your feet in each moment with a self guided tour suitable for all ages. You can start it wherever you want. When you open the map of each D.O. on the smartphone or the tablet, you will find some indicators to explore the past, present and future of the wine culture of these lands and their people, who have historically lived in vineyards.
There are few routes in Tarragona so well traced as the Landscapes of Wine Route. To tread on wine land and enjoy the journey with all the senses, you only have to enter the web, download maps, the PDFs and the mp3, and let you guide by Marcel and Pepe, the two friends who have registered their dialogues to share the travel with you. They will take you through the vineyard landscapes of the Montsant, the Terra Alta, the. Conca de Barberà and the Priorat D.O. Denominations of Origin.
It is a great way to know where you put your feet in each moment with a self guided tour suitable for all ages. You can start it wherever you want. When you open the map of each D.O. on the smartphone or the tablet, you will find some indicators to explore the past, present and future of the wine culture of these lands and their people, who have historically lived in vineyards.
Today you are in the mood and the night invites you to go out. The Costa Daurada, (Golden Coast) besides being a family destination, also has options to extend the day and dance until the body is exhausted.
In Cambrils, Siddharta, located on the Paseo Miramar, was born with the aim of transmitting to clients "peace, friendship, love and respect". The atmosphere is perfect to unwind and relax between drinks and lounge and chill out music. The atmosphere is select and includes an extensive menú card of gins and drinks. You will aslo be unable to taste the the wide range of teas.
The Lotus Lounge & Disco Pub in La Pineda (within Vila-seca) is another stylish proposal. It is located within the 5-stars Gran Palas hotel. On the dance floor the decibels go up. The local has become one of the references of the club culture of the Costa Daurada (Golden Coast). 800 square meters of disco with minimalist decoration, with bars inside, outside and in the pool - according to the season of year. If you love exclusive atmospheres and good service, here is your meeting point at night.
Before, if you are looking for a unique restaurant, you can go and have something to eat at La Ferreteria in Reus. It is a beautiful place with wooden furniture that used to house a nails and screws business. In 1998 the warehouse was replaced by a kitchen to be able to serve tapas and montaditos (small sandwiches) that retains the name of the typical products of a hardware store. Rice with cod, deep fried squid, patatas bravas (spicy fried potato dice)... the menu is classic and an authentic guarantee of success.
Today you are in the mood and the night invites you to go out. The Costa Daurada, (Golden Coast) besides being a family destination, also has options to extend the day and dance until the body is exhausted.
In Cambrils, Siddharta, located on the Paseo Miramar, was born with the aim of transmitting to clients "peace, friendship, love and respect". The atmosphere is perfect to unwind and relax between drinks and lounge and chill out music. The atmosphere is select and includes an extensive menú card of gins and drinks. You will aslo be unable to taste the the wide range of teas.
The Lotus Lounge & Disco Pub in La Pineda (within Vila-seca) is another stylish proposal. It is located within the 5-stars Gran Palas hotel. On the dance floor the decibels go up. The local has become one of the references of the club culture of the Costa Daurada (Golden Coast). 800 square meters of disco with minimalist decoration, with bars inside, outside and in the pool - according to the season of year. If you love exclusive atmospheres and good service, here is your meeting point at night.
Before, if you are looking for a unique restaurant, you can go and have something to eat at La Ferreteria in Reus. It is a beautiful place with wooden furniture that used to house a nails and screws business. In 1998 the warehouse was replaced by a kitchen to be able to serve tapas and montaditos (small sandwiches) that retains the name of the typical products of a hardware store. Rice with cod, deep fried squid, patatas bravas (spicy fried potato dice)... the menu is classic and an authentic guarantee of success.
