UNSPOILT CATALONIA - FROM TARRAGONA TO LLEIDA

Not far from the Roman Tarragona, there are two cities that undoubtedly deserve to be known: Reus and Cambrils.

In the first place is Reus, the capital of Baix Camp, known for being the hometown of the famous modernist architect Antonio Gaudí, although there is no building in the city that bears his signature. Founded during the Christian Reconquest in 1154, Reus promptly grew during the 18th century, becoming the second city in Catalonia in number of inhabitants, thanks to the development of the textile and liquor trade. The importance of Reus at this time explains in a certain way the progressive arrival of the bourgeoisie, as reflected in the many modernist buildings that were built in the city between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today you can enjoy the Modernism Route, which includes almost 30 places of interest related to modernist architecture, but also the Gaudí Route, which incorporates different buildings linked to the history of the famous modernist architect. Finally, you can also enjoy the Vermouth Route to learn more details about the tradition of this liquor in the city of Reus.

For the lovers of the sea and gastronomy, it is recommended not to miss the city of Cambrils. With origins dating back to prehistoric times, Cambrils became more important during Roman times, thanks to its proximity to ancient Tarraco and the Via Augusta. Known as the Gastronomic Capital of the Costa Dorada, this port town has a long seafaring tradition that is fully reflected in its culinary tradition. With more than 150 restaurants, including two with Michelin Star, Cambrils is the ideal destination for people who want to know a region through its gastronomy.

After having breakfast at your hotel, you have the day off to discover the heritage, architectural and gastronomic jewels of Tarragonès and Baix Camp. Accommodation in Tarragona in a double room in a 4 * Hotel.

La Terra Alta  has a name that comes from its detached location and higher above sea level than its neighbors in Baix Ebre and Ribera d'Ebre. It is a true rural paradise that offers a great variety of landscapes. The Terra Alta also has of a Denomination of Origin of wines (DO Terra Alta). The production of white wine predominates, made with white Grenache and Macabeo, but rosé and red wines are also made, mainly with cariñena, red and "peluda" Grenache. With ancient olive trees, vineyards and fields of almond trees, Terra Alta offers unique rural landscapes far from crowds. A paradise to discover by bicycle, traveling the Via Verde de la Val de Zafán or through the many active tourism proposals that exist in the area. La Terra Alta brings together several towns of great interest, such as Batea or Horta de Sant Joan with their medieval streets, or Gandesa and Pinell de Brai with their modernist Wine Cathedrals.

Returning to the banks of the river Ebro, we enter the Ribera d'Ebre to discover the charming town of Miravet and its Templar castle that offers spectacular panoramic views of this area of the Ebro Lands. Considered one of the most beautiful towns in the Tarragona province, Miravet has a medieval historical center ideal to lose yourself in its small streets, although some of its buildings are still in ruins today as a result of the Spanish Civil War. Miravet also has its famous boat crossing, the last river ferry that allows you to cross the Ebro from Miravet to the other shore. Made up of two lutes, this boat attached to two cables works without a motor using only the force of the water and the skill of the boatman. Nature fans can continue to enjoy the Ribera d'Ebre by heading to the Sebes Natural Reserve, which, together with the Meander de Flix, gather an area of free water, river islands and riverside forests covering an area of more than 250 hectares. History lovers can visit the Iberian Village of Castellet de Banyoles, located in the municipality of Tivissa. The Ribera de Ebro is a territory that was built in synergy with the Ebro river and the different surrounding mountain ranges, a fact that is reflected in its landscapes modeled by dry stone margins where olive trees, almond trees and other fruit trees are mostly grown.

Breakfast at your hotel. Free day to discover Terra Alta and Ribera de Ebro at your own pace. Possibility of including optional activities and experiences throughout the day. Accommodation in Falset in a 4 * hotel.

The Cistercian Route refers to the area made up of 65 municipalities belonging to the Alt Camp, Conca de Barbera and Urgell regions. In 1989 the tourist brand was created under this name with the aim of boosting tourism in this region, bringing travelers closer to the local natural and cultural heritage. There is an itinerary that can be done on foot or by bicycle that follows the GR175 route, linking the three most important Cistercian monasteries in Catalonia: Poblet, Vallbona and Santes Creus. Crossing the Conca de Barbera and Urgell towards Lleida you can visit the first two.

Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the monastery of Santa María de Poblet is one of the largest in Europe. With an impressive architectural complex, the monastery houses an important monastic community that makes enudre the spirituality of the place. As for the monastery of Santa María de Vallbona, it is the most important female Cistercian monastery in Catalonia. Built in 1153, the monastery has always been inhabited by nuns and constitutes an architectural ensemble highly representative of Cistercian art with sober and functional spaces.

For those who prefer gastronomy and wines, it is recommended to visit the DO Conca de Barbera wineries and enjoy oleotourism in Las Garrigas, a region in which the Duke of Medinaceli introduced for the first time in Catalonia the variety of Arbequina olives from Palestine in the 18th century.

Nature lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities in the surroundings of Prades. With mountains and forests full of tranquility, the Prades Mountains offer numerous options for active tourism to discover surprising natural corners, hermitages and small towns where time seems to have stopped.

Breakfast in your charming accommodation. Free day at your leisure on the way to Lleida. Possibility of including optional activities and experiences throughout the day. Accommodation in Lleida in a 4 * hotel.