L'Espluga Calba
The municipality is located in a very uneven territory, settled on caves covered by stone slabs that are used as cellars due to their good temperature. The toponym of Espluga Calba comes from these slabs: from the Latin spelunca (cave), and calva, which means "bare land, without grass".
The municipality, relatively important in the Middle Ages, has been losing inhabitants significantly in recent times. The inhabitants of Espluga Calba are mainly dedicated to agriculture (with the cultivation of olive trees, almond trees and vineyards), but also to the textile industry thanks to the Cooperative.
The castle, of Arab origin (11th-12th centuries), is the most outstanding architectural element in the municipality, in which the church and the Town Hall are also relevant.
Nearby routes
See all routes »- Cistercian Route: gastronomy in Vallbona… (a 6.8 km)
- Route of the cabins back (a 7.8 km)
- The Cistercian Route, a genuine combination… (a 7.8 km)
- Grand Tour de Catalunya - Section 2.… (a 7.8 km)
- The oil route, from field to table (a 8.4 km)
What to do
Espai Maldanell
Vallbona de les Monges (a 7.5 Km)Located in what was the first mill of the Vallbona farmers' cooperative…
Museu Fassina Balanyà
L'Espluga de Francolí (a 13.8 Km)Fassina Balanyà was a small family business that dates back to the…
Vinya els Vilars
Arbeca (a 9 Km)A small winery, producing no more than 20,000 bottles, where there is…
Where to eat
Iberik Rocallaura Balneari
Vallbona de les Monges (a 11 Km)Iberik Rocallaura Balneari is located on the Cistercian Route, in the municipality…
Where to sleep
Iberik Rocallaura Balneari
Vallbona de les Monges (a 11 Km)Iberik Rocallaura Balneari is located on the Cistercian Route, in the municipality…
Mas Rossell
El Pla de Santa Maria (a 29.2 Km)Mas Rossell is a rural accommodation or farmhouse, located in the municipality…
Camping Montblanc Park Capfun
Tarragona (a 20 Km)In the interior of the Costa Daurada, the Montblanc Park campsite offers…
Càmping Capfun Serra de Prades
Vilanova de Prades (a 16.8 Km)In the heart of nature, the Prades campsite is located in Vilanova…
Events
Experiences
Discover the Monastery of Santa Maria de Vallbona - single entry…
Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Vallbona (Vallbona de les Monges) (a 7.5 Km)
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