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)
- Grand Tour de Catalunya - Section 2.… (a 7.8 km)
- The oil route, from field to table (a 8.4 km)
- Urgell Canal pedal route (a 8.4 km)
What to do
Coves de l'Espluga de Francolí
L'Espluga de Francolí (a 13.5 Km)The Espluga de Francolí Caves are an open door to the geological…
Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Poblet
Vimbodí i Poblet (a 14.4 Km)A magnificent architectural complex located among the most prominent monasteries in Europe.…
Celler Aymar Vitivinícoles
Vimbodí i Poblet (a 10.9 Km)Located in the heart of the Cistercian Route, the Aymar Vitivinícola Winery…
Where to sleep
Mas Rossell
El Pla de Santa Maria (a 29.2 Km)Mas Rossell is a rural accommodation or farmhouse, located in the municipality…
Hotel rural - Xalet de Prades
Prades (a 20.9 Km)Immerse yourself in the nature of the Sierra de Montsant Natural Park…
Camping Montblanc Park Capfun
Tarragona (a 20 Km)In the interior of the Costa Daurada, the Montblanc Park campsite offers…
Hotel Balneari de Vallfogona de Riucorb
Vallfogona de Riucorb (a 22.3 Km)Enjoy the Hotel Balneario de Vallfogona de Riucorb, which has modern facilities…
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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