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
Museu Terra
L'Espluga de Francolí (a 13.9 Km)A visit to the Museum of Rural Life of the Carulla Foundation,…
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…
Museu Fassina Balanyà
L'Espluga de Francolí (a 13.8 Km)La Fassina Balanyà was a small family industry that has its origins…
Where to eat
Iberik Rocallaura Balneari
Vallbona de les Monges (a 11 Km)Iberik Rocallaura Balneari is located on the Cistercian Route, in the municipality…
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…
Càmping Capfun Serra de Prades
Vilanova de Prades (a 16.8 Km)In the heart of nature, the Prades campsite is located in Vilanova…
Hotel rural - Xalet de Prades
Prades (a 20.9 Km)Immerse yourself in the nature of the Sierra de Montsant Natural Park…
La Torre del Codina
Tàrrega (a 20.6 Km)The Torre del Codina is located in the municipality of Talladell, municipality…
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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