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)
- Grand Tour de Catalunya - Section 2.… (a 7.8 km)
- The oil route, from field to table (a 8.4 km)
- Urgell Canal pedal route (a 8.4 km)
What to do
Coves de l'Espluga de Francolí
L'Espluga de Francolí (a 13.5 Km)The Espluga de Francolí Caves are an open door to the geological…
Museu de la Vida Rural
L'Espluga de Francolí (a 13.9 Km)A visit to the Rural Life Museum of the Carulla Foundation, located…
Oli Raig d'Arbeca
Arbeca (a 8.6 Km)Raig d'Arbeca has a shop (oleoteca) where they offer different varieties of…
Where to sleep
Hotel Balneari de Vallfogona de Riucorb
Vallfogona de Riucorb (a 22.3 Km)Enjoy the Hotel Balneario de Vallfogona de Riucorb, which has modern facilities…
El Molí Oleari
Montblanc (a 18.6 Km)Molí Olear is a space of calm and sensations, designed to offer…
Hotel rural - Xalet de Prades
Prades (a 20.9 Km)Immerse yourself in the nature of the Sierra de Montsant Natural Park…
Events
Proposals
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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