Land of dips
Hazel Landscapes
Bastion of nature
Restaurants
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Restaurant el Reiet del CampEL REIET DEL CAMP: Restaurant de cuina mediterrània, Cafeteria, Chill-out.
C/ de la Font, 943311 Vilanova d'Escornalbou977 83 83 99 -
Restaurant El TordAv. de Reus, 1643311 Vilanova d'Escornalbou977 83 89 64
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Restaurant CunirriCtra. de l'Argentera, km 143773 Duesaigües977 834 153
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Restaurant Menjars l'ArgenteraPl. d'Escornalbou, 543773 L'Argentera977 834 366
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Restaurant Ca l'AmadeuPlaça de la Font, s/n43311 Vilanova d'Escornalbou977 838 312
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NovamasiaEspai per a celebracions
Cami del pantà, s/n43771 Riudecanyes609 35 20 20 / 659 44 99 64 -
Restaurant Societat RecreativaC. Dilluns, 5643771 Riudecanyes977 834 055 / 659 771 693
Accomodation
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Apartaments Rurals Les MoreresCtra. Argentera, km. 143773 Duesaigües687540543
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Pensió Hostal Ca l'AmadeuRaval de la Font, s/n43311 Vilanova d'Escornalbou977 838 312
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Terreny Puigmarí -Terreny d'acampada-Des de Duesaigües direcció Falset, a dos cents metres passat el pont a mà dreta43773 Duesaigües659 82 35 86 / 677 57 27 26
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Cal Frassès (Turisme Rural)C. Diumenge, 4143771 Riudecanyes609 575 134
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Can Prats (Apartaments rurals)Av. Montclar. Parcel·la 15043771 Riudecanyes977 834 443 / 615 206 530
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Casa Argentera (Turisme Rural)This place is associated to ArrelsC. Deumera, 1943773 L'Argentera678866588 / 977834499
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Cal Masiu (Turisme Rural )C. Dilluns, 143771 Riudecanyes658 556 776
EMPRESES D'ACTIVITATS
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Photo: El Brogit Guiatges
The castle Escornalbou monastery rises majestically on one of the last hills of the coastal mountains. It faces the sea and it has a privileged view over the villages at its feet. The fortress has its origin in the Reconquest, when King Alfonso I el Casto gave the place as a present to Joan Santboià in order to repopulate the area. Thus, in the early twelfth century, a fortress, a church dedicated to Saint Michael and an Augustinian monastery were built near the remains of ancient Roman and Saracen towers. From this hub the vast territory of the barony was controlled. This included L'Argentera, Colldejou, Duesaigües, Riudecanyes, Vilanova d'Escornalbou, Fontaubella Tower and the Teixeta Pradell. After two centuries, poor management of property and territory of the monastery community led to the decline of the area. A community of Franciscans was established later on, who lived there until the confiscation of 1835. The building remained abandoned and the legend that was a haunted place was created. In the early twentieth century, diplomat Eduard Toda Reus bought the building and restored it to build a mansion, which had an impressive library of over 60,000 books. Some years later, due to the diplomat's economic problems, the castle-monastery was sold out. Several people owned it until it was finally bought by the Government and the Provincial Government of Tarragona in 1983.
Currently, the complex is visited by tourists. In the old monastery there is the church, a Romanesque one with Gothic details. There is also a crypt, a cloister and a chapter house, where the community used to met to discuss internal matters of the monastery. Surrounding the monastery there is a small forest of cork oak, with unique characteristics in the area of Tarragona. There are old paths that connected the castle-monastery with the villages. Some of them are still beautifully paved and they allow us to make a real journey through the history of the barony of Escornalbou.
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BIKE RIDE FOR THE SOUTHERN BARONIA
Trip suitable for mountain biking (MTB) and enables discovery of the southern territories of the Barony of Riudecanyes to the castle-monastery, and returning by Vilanova d'Escornalbou i l'Arbocet. A landscape full of contrasts, from the top of Escornalbou agricultural peoples lie down at his feet, where the work of the land is still very present.
We left the village of Riudecanyes following the swamp for the PR *, which we will follow soon left the mark of the road network *, a residential street Riudecanyes Sea. Before reaching the road we will take on the right path Vilamanya, leaving the road between Duesaigües founded and the castle-monastery, marked *. PR Once on top, down the road to turn right on Castle road in Vilanova d'Escornalbou, following the road network *. We will cross the village and the road to turn right the way to Mont-Roig, which will continue until a sudden drop. Here we will follow the road map on the left, which leads to l'Arbocet. In this core emphasize the two guard towers, one round, traditionally assigned to the Christians, and the other square, the Saracens. We will go out of town for the cattle route to Montbrió, we will leave once crossed the river of Riudecanyes, going back north.The cross again and continue up towards the road Riudecanyes mill, equipped with interpretive panels that will ensure us the flour mills, rice and sulfur in the village.
Municipalities: Riudecanyes / L'Argentera / Vilanova d'Escornalbou
Total distance: 18 km
Total ascent: 619 m
Total descent: 618 m
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Vilanova A THE HERMITAGE, watchtowers and lighthouse of Baix Camp
Short-haul trip that, from the town of Vilanova d'Escornalbou, will lead to the shrine of the Virgen de la Roca and Sant Ramon de Mont-Roig del Camp, which was erected in privileged vantage points on the Baix Camp, perched on the top of the red rock. The painter Joan Miró, captivated by the power of this landscape, immortalized in several paintings while vacationing in Mont-Roig. Ermita de Sant Ramon, a white square cube walls, stands on the redness of the rock and blue sky, still serve to guide sailors and make them come to fruition.
We began the trip to the town of Vilanova d'Escornalbou, coming down the street from the Source and following the marks of the road network * towards Mont-Roig and Areny Mountain. When we got to his feet, we go straight on the flat path of the Carlist to the hermitage of the Virgen de la Roca. For the more adventurous to walk without fear of heights have the option to jump right into a trail, which after passing through rock protrusions equipped with cables, allows them to reach the summit of Arén Mountain. Here, the winds have sculpted marine magical forms in red sandstone, which take shape in our imagination, while enjoying the breathtaking views over the plain poured into the Mediterranean Sea. After traversing a rock Llisera, skirted the mountain by the sea side, up the stairs of the Diable, that allow us al'encimbellada Ermita de Sant Ramon.Descend to the shrine of Virgen de la Roca, which had care for 4 centuries, the monks of Escornalbou, and followed by the broad cobbled corners until you find the way of the Carlist, we will Escornalbou Vilanova.
Municipalities: Vilanova d'Escornalbou
Total distance: 5 km
Total ascent: 400 m
Total descent: 400 m
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Roads steeped in history
Walk where we will learn two of the peoples of the ancient barony, l'Argentera and Duesaigües, and visit the castle-monastery of Escornalbou. Up to the castle from l'Argentera allows us to relive the footsteps of the monks along the old road beautifully paved, shaded by vegetation and boasts some corners for the rest of the walker.
We left the southern town of l'Argentera, bordering a farm and following the marks of the road network *. We started the climb up the old paved road, which stretches conserved in very good condition. The ascent of the shady side of the mountain Escornalbou allow us to enjoy the lush vegetation, which gives a pleasant flavor and freshness in the road. The arrival at the top of the hill we can enjoy wonderful views and a visit to the castle. To go down Duesaigües have to do a piece of road to take the PR * that runs parallel to Vilamanya Rasa. This is a track that gives us again with the freshness of the leafy shade of Escornalbou. Just before reaching the village of Duesaigües, we take a left the old road that connected the village with l'Argentera, a pleasant stroll along the course of the ravine Real.
Municipalities: L'Argentera / Vilanova d'Escornalbou / Riudecanyes
Total distance: 6 km
Total ascent: 397 m
Total descent: 397 m
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