Holiday cottages in Baix Camp

Baix Camp offers numerous possibilities for family tourism such as cultural, gastronomic, outdoor activities, etc. One of the advantages of the rural houses in Baix Camp is that in the same day you can practice sports at sea or take a mountain bike ride through the mountains surrounded by lush forests.

The climate of Baix Camp is Mediterranean, although the towns that are closer to the mountain have different temperatures than those that are closer to the coast. However, conditions are good throughout the year, so you can plan a getaway at any time.

Reus is the capital of Baix Camp and at the beginning of the 20th century it was the second most important city in Catalonia. It stands out for offering a wide recreational and cultural offer . In addition, it has a commercial axis full of shops from some of the most popular chains and where you will find all kinds of products. However, there are also traditional shops selling handmade products. It is also the city where one of Catalonia's most famous architects, Antoni Gaudí, was born. All this makes it a city with great charm and that we recommend you visit.

Modernism has left its mark in Reus and has marked part of its urban landscape as seen in the Casa Navàs, the Casa Rull or the Pere Mata Institute . Take advantage and take the modernist route where you will see some of the houses of the bourgeois families of the time. If you want to know more about Gaudí's life, then take the Gaudí route, where you can learn about his origins and his career.

The municipality of Prades is known as the red town, due to the fact that the stone of most of the houses has a red color. The surroundings of the Prades mountains offer numerous hiking or mountain biking routes. In the center of the town you can find the Interpretation Centre d'Interpretació de les Muntanyes de Prades.

This center offers audiovisuals and other elements to learn about the natural environment of Prades . Here you will also find detailed information about the places to visit and all the activities you can do. In addition, it has a farm shop where you can buy some of the typical Prades products.

Antoni Gaudí is one of the greatest exponents of Catalan architecture. In Riudoms is the Casa Pairal of the Gaudí family. This building belonged to his grandparents, then passed to his father and finally to Gaudí. In the manor house was the boiler workshop where Gaudí's grandfather worked and which was later used by his father.

Antoni Gaudí spent many hours in this workshop because he was fascinated by how copper plates were transformed into three-dimensional objects. Today, the building is fully renovated following the style of the time. Currently, it is the headquarters of the Gaudí Foundation and all kinds of exhibitions and cultural events are organised.

Located in the municipality of Riudecanyes, this stately mansion is made up of the remains of two medieval buildings. One was the monestir de Sant Miquel and the other was a castle. Due to the Confiscation of Mendizábal, the castle was practically in ruins. In 1911 it was bought by Eduard Toda who renovated it to his liking.

The remains of the chapter house and the cloister are preserved from the old monastery, from where you can enjoy exceptional views of the region. Of the castle, its library and its collection of engravings stand out. The visit to the castle will allow you to get to know a building where the main figures of the Catalan Renaissance met under Toda.

The presence of religious buildings throughout the region is very important. In Reus you can visit l'Església Priorat de Sant Pere. Built in the 16th century, its Gothic bell tower is very emblematic. In Prades is l'ermita de la Mare de Déu de l'Abellera, patron saint of Catalan beekeepers. In Borges del Camps you have the modernist-style Mare de Déu de la Riera and that of Sant Andreu de l'Arbolí in a neoclassical style.

Joan Miró is one of the best known Catalan artists. Part of his life was linked to Mont-roig del Camp. Mas Miró is a group of buildings from different periods where the artist matured his work. Some of the trees that shaded Miró while he painted are still preserved in the garden of the main building. A few meters from the farmhouse is Miró's workshop. In this space you can find utensils, materials and other objects of the author.

The Mas Miró Foundation carries out different types of activities. The guided tours allow you to discover the different spaces of the farmhouse. We recommend that you do the theatrical visit , where you will get to know a whole series of Joan Miró anecdotes from the hand of a masovera.

Near Cambrils, there is the Parc Botànic de Samà. Built in 1882, it has 14 hectares where you can find more than 1500 species of flora and fauna. As a point of interest, the garden of the park is set in Romanticism and also has modernist elements. The park has numerous areas for children's games and picnics. It's a placeperfect for getting to know exotic fauna and flora with the family.

One of the most attractive parts is the lake area. It consists of three islands that are connected by bridges that imitate wooden logs. After the lake area you will find the Gruta del Taxodium, from where you can access the forest. If you like birds, at the Aviari Marianao you will find different species of exotic birds that are in danger of extinction. One of the species that live in the aviary are macaws. Because of the beauty of its plumage, it is a species threatened by the illegal pet trade. In the Aviary they have rooms and cages that recreate their natural environment.

Walking in the open air surrounded by forests and natural spaces is one of the activities you can do throughout the territory of Baix Camp. The numerous hiking routes you will find will allow you to discover real natural treasures. You can also go climbing in the Prades mountains.

If you go by bike you can do the route that goes from Prades to the Baltasana hill . The panoramic views you will have are magnificent. Another interesting route is the one that goes from Montbrió del Camp to Riudoms. It is a route in which you will be able to see a landscape full of fields of tree cultivation such as hazel trees, almond trees or vineyards.

The sea also plays an important role in the Baix Camp. In fact, some of the best beaches on the Costa Dorada are in this region. The security offered by its facilities and the good management of the services provided have meant that many beaches in Baix Camp have the Blue Flag badge. The majority are spread between the municipalities of Cambrils and Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant.

Some of the best-known beaches in Cambrils are: la platja de la Llosa, la platja del Cavet, la platja de Vilafortuny or el Prat d'en Forés - El Regueral. Its waters are calm, so you can swim with the rascal . Near the beaches you have the Passeig Marítim, where you can take a leisurely stroll on foot or by bike.

The beaches of l'Hospitalet de l'Infant are perfect for swimming and relaxing. The most well-known is Platja de l'Arenal. It has a distance of 1800 meters and dunes full of Mediterranean vegetation. It is a perfect beach for water activities such as paddle surfing or kayaking.

Baix Camp cuisine uses local and high quality ingredients for its dishes. Tremall food is typical in the municipality of Cambrils. It is a dish based on fish and seafood cooked in the oven with aioli. During the mushroom season, the coca de rovellons is traditional in Vilaplana.

Baix Camp sausages are also very well known. Be sure to try the raw sausage and sausage. For those with a sweet tooth, menjar blanc stands out. It is typical of Reus and ingredients such as raw almonds, milk, cinnamon or sugar are used to prepare it. It's delicious.