L'Espluga Calba

Province: Lleida | Shire: Les Garrigues | Inhabitants: 427 | Extension: 21,5 Km2 | Altitude: 434 m

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.

What to do

Turisme Les Garrigues

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Museu Terra

L'Espluga de Francolí (a 13.9 Km)

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Castell de Ciutadilla

Ciutadilla (a 13.3 Km)

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Oli Raig d'Arbeca

Arbeca (a 8.6 Km)

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Where to eat

Iberik Rocallaura Balneari

Vallbona de les Monges (a 11 Km)

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Where to sleep

Iberik Rocallaura Balneari

Vallbona de les Monges (a 11 Km)

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La Torre del Codina

Tàrrega (a 20.6 Km)

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Camping Montblanc Park Capfun

Tarragona (a 20 Km)

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Càmping Capfun Serra de Prades

Vilanova de Prades (a 16.8 Km)

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Events

Les Garrigues Amateur Comic Theatre Showcase

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Guided tours of the old town of Verdú

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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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Templar and Hospitaller Route of l'Espluga de Francolí

L'Espluga de Francolí (a 13.7 Km)

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Weather forecast

23-10-2025
Morning Weather forecast Morning
Evening Weather forecast Evening
Max 21º
Min 9º
24-10-2025
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Evening Weather forecast Evening
Max 20º
Min 7º
Source: Dades Obertes de la Generalitat de Catalunya

News

Josefina Vilajosana: art and life among mushrooms

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The best mushroom fairs and festivals in Catalonia

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