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…
Castell de Ciutadilla
Ciutadilla (a 13.3 Km)Very interesting monument of a strange and arrogant architectural beauty and cradle…
Camp de Cervià de les Garrigues
Cervià de les Garrigues (a 14.4 Km)From the Campo de Cervià Cooperative we encourage you to visit our…
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…
El Molí Oleari
Montblanc (a 18.6 Km)Molí Olear is a space of calm and sensations, designed to offer…
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…
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)
Discover the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Poblet - single…
Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Poblet (Vimbodí i Poblet) (a 14.4 Km)
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