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
Vinya els Vilars
Arbeca (a 9 Km)A small winery, producing no more than 20,000 bottles, where there is…
Coves de l'Espluga de Francolí
L'Espluga de Francolí (a 13.5 Km)The Espluga de Francolí Caves are a gateway to our country's geological…
Cooperativa Arbequina
Arbeca (a 8.9 Km)At Arbequina we invite you to try our traditional and premium oils…
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…
La Torre del Codina
Tàrrega (a 20.6 Km)The Torre del Codina is located in the municipality of Talladell, municipality…
Càmping Prades Park
Prades (a 20.6 Km)Camping Prades Park offers an ideal setting for what most appeals to…
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)
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