Priorat, wine tourism and history
- Priorat and Mountains of Costa Dorada
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Priorat, wine tourism and history
Priorat is one of the most special regions of Tarragona. Just 40 km from Tarragona, it is located in the inland of the province. Its dreamlike landscape is dominated by hills of vineyards and dotted with small villages that preserve their rural personality.
Itinerary
To begin with, we will visit the Carthusian monastery of Escaladei, founded in the 12th century. The monks found in Priorat an ideal place to develop their spiritual, strict and contemplative life, at the foot of Montsant mountain range. The Priorat owes its name to this Carthusian priory, which contributed to the development of the region.
Nowadays the Carthusian monastery is a public monument that preserves the remains of the old monastery. We also find reconstructed spaces in it, such as the Cloister of Memories and one of the cells where the monks lived their lives in solitude.
Before continuing the route, we optionally visit one of the many wineries of the Priorat DO, Cellers Scala Dei, where we can visit its facilities and vineyards, as well as tasting some of its wines.
To finish the route we go the beautiful village of Siurana, located in privileged surroundings with spectacular views over Priorat. The town preserves a worthy medieval heritage: the Romanesque church and the remains of the castle, witnesses of the famous legend of the Moorish Queen.
Visits for groups by appointment
When: Subject to availability and prior consultation.
Price: Consult group rates.
Ticket prices:
3.5€ general, 2.5€ retired, 1.5€ students with reservations between 1st July and 31st August.
Language:
Spanish, Catalan or English.
Includes:
Depending on the group’s requirement, we can the purchase of tickets to La Cartuja and make reservations at any restaurant in the area.
Recommended clothing:
Comfortable footwear is recommended.
Difficulty:
Low
Accessibility:
Suitable for people with reduced mobility and/or wheelchair. The optional visit to the cellars is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Transport:
The transfer between the different points is done in the group’s vehicle.
Pets:
Not allowed inside the Charterhouse.
Cartoixa Escaladei
- Cartoixa Escaladei, Camino de la Cartoixa, Escaladei, España
Siurana
- Ciurana, España