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El Castell

Biking, horseback or on foot, water fountains, wine routes and approach to its culture, gastronomy, cistercian route, route of silence, monasteries, castles or simply rest ... The Alt Penedès region offers plenty of possibilities to make your stay much richer and enjoyable. We are also situated in a strategic position because it can change the short distance between any of the destinations you intend to visit:

ROUTES:

CISTER ROUTES: In which you can visit the monasteries of Poblet, Santes Creus and Vallbona de les Monges, from the eleventh and twelfth centuries.
WINE ROUTE: One of the main attractions of the region. A few minutes are the most important wine-producing country like Torres, Codorniu and Freixenet, apart from countless other "cavas" del Penedès.
PATH OF SILENCE: To walk leisurely part of the heritage of vineyards and culture of Alt Penedès, there are 3 routes that cover 70 km long with many points of interest along its route.

CULTURAL VISITS:

HISTORIC HERITAGE:
Vilafranca del Penedes: Where is the Wine Museum and the Modernist Route.
Tarragona: 50 km lies the walled city, impressive for its monuments.
Arboç: a small town where you can visit a faithful imitation of the Giralda in Seville.
Vilanova i la Geltrú: there is the Railway Museum, Aviation and the Modernist Route.
Capellades: Paper Mill Museum, its main attraction to visit with the possibility of holding a workshop.

OTHER VILLAGES OF INTEREST:
La Llacuna, Querol, Piera, Altafulla, Santa Coloma de Queralt, Esplugas de Francolí, Montblanc, Reus, Aiguaviva

CASTLES:
Castle of Olérdola 20 minutes from here you can visit these archaeological sites.
Castle of Sant Marti Sarroca, 3 km from Foix Torrelles guided visits to the castle.
Castle of Castellet i la Gornal 25 km along the reservoir of Foix, is this charming village
Castle of Claramunt: the X century, considered one of the 10 most important castles in Catalonia.
It is located in La Pobla de Claramunt, only 32 km.
Castle of Mediona can be accessed through arranged visits.
Castle-Convent of Penyafort is located in Santa Margarida i els Monjos.
Castle of Foix and Ermita de Santa Maria de Foix, currently there are only fragments of the castle but the visit to the chapel offers a spectacular view across the Penedès.

BEACH:

SITGES: only 30 km away is the charming village internationally recognized.
VILANOVA I LA GELTRU: its attractive beaches and shops are among the many reasons to visit.

LEISURE:

WALKING: No need to drive, you can go for pleasant walks to the many sources existing water in the area, as the "Font de les Dous" with 35 streams of water.
CYCLING: you can take excursions by bike to some of the many wineries with experts in the subject. If you prefer you can rent bicycles only.
EQUESTRIAN: horseback riding are organized by the vines in some horse near the house.
PAINTBALL: only 8 km, you can enjoy this fun activity in an ideal environment for the practice.
KARTS: 30 km on the Vendrell is the largest karting track in the area.
THEME PARKS: A few minutes are the following parks: Port Aventura (Tarragona), Aqualeón (Albinyana), Parque de les Deus (Sant Quintin de Mediona), Aquatonic (Montbrió del Camp)

GASTRONOMY:

Do not miss the area's cuisine and typical dishes like "xató" and "els calçots.
We will recommend the best restaurants around.