Holiday cottages in Alcover

Alcover is a combination of history and nature. Throughout its territory you can see buildings that show its medieval past. Its proximity to natural environments such as the Prades mountains is perfect if you want to enjoy nature.

The gastronomy of Alcover is also very varied. Calçots is undoubtedly one of the star dishes. If you like sweets, you must try Cubanos, a homemade sweet that is typical of the area.

The beginnings of Alcover go back to the year 1166 with the creation of its settlement charter. However, signs of human activity from the Paleolithic era have been found. The town center is of medieval origin and combines buildings of different architectural styles. One of the most well-known is the Vella or de la Sang church, which belongs to the Romanesque style. You can also visit the convent of Santa Anna which has a Renaissance style.

To preserve and spread the value of all this heritage, the Municipal Museum of Alcover was founded. In addition, in its facilities you can see a collection of fossil remains that come from the Triassic.

The Glorieta Valley offers you the possibility of doing all kinds of outdoor activities. On the one hand, you have numerous signposted hiking routes that you can do both on foot and by mountain bike. On the other hand, if you like risk sports, you can go canyoneering.