View of the castle from Escornalbou

Things To Do
Beside discovering the beautiful scenery in the mountains hiding Argentera, the area holds great diversity of activities, most of these are within half an hours drive.

In Salou you find the amusement parque Port Aventura and in Miami beautiful beaches and attractive golf areas.

Cambrils holds posibilities for all kind of water sports, but is most famous for its nice fishing harbour which extremely good fish restaurants.

Siurana is a famous climbing area and also holds a unique village with history and scenic view from the top of the mountain surrounded by siurana lake. 

Wine area Priorat: The mountains behind the house holds one of the best areas of wine in Spain with several routes and cellars to visit. We can organize visits to cellars, but you can also check Priorat Regional Tourist Information Office for further information.

Barcelona is situated 120 km north of the village and is an absolut must-see. The city has an impressive modernist route (see Rutes Catalunya for more details) dominated by the works of the architect Antonio Gaudi and his world  famous unfinished temple " Sagrada Familia". The easiest way is by train from the train station "L'Argentera-Duesaigues" 1,1 km from the house. It leaves you in the city center of Barcelona in 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Reus is 25 minutes away with airport,  attractive shops and an interesting modernist route. See Route of Modernism for further details.

Tarragona, a world heritage city, is about 30 minutes away with the original roman wall protecting the old city and the amphit theatre.

Beside the modernist routes in Reus and Barcelona, there is a Cister route in the area which hold three old monesteries in Poblet, Santes Creus and Vallbona de les Monges. See La Ruta del Cister for further details.

For bird watchers and nature lovers the natural bird resort Delta del Ebro is about 70 km away with long quiet beaches.

Riudecanyes: The olive oil from the local cooperative in Riudecanyes won the national Jaen prize for being the best olive oil in 2005. Of course you will find a sample of it to taste in the house. By Riudecanyes you also find the pantano, where you can enjoy fishing, canoeing or bird watching at certain periods of the year, or enjoy the nature from the path around the lake from horse or mountainbike. To arrange for horseriding contact us or check Hipica Escornalbou.

About 15 minutes away you find Montbrio del Camp, which holds the balneario Termes de Montbrio and close by, you find the Sàma parc, which is very popular for wedding celebrations, but also good for an hours walk with the children. See also Places of interest on the official web site of Baix Camp.

In Parc Sama there is a lake with turtles

The nearby golf club Bonmont

On horseback to the lake by Riudecanyes

Siurana village in the hights

Institut Pere Mata in Reus is open for visits

The exclusive SPA in Montbrio del Camp