Holiday Cottages Els Plans de Sió

Archaeological discoveries have confirmed the existence of an ancient Roman town , called Talarns , located around the municipality of les Pallargues. Apparently, it was used to supply the nearest towns, especially the old Lesso (now Guissona), located about 12 Km. of distance

The oldest town in the municipality is Concabella and its castle is already documented in the 11th century with a history closely linked to the reconquest as part of the line of defense castles of La Segarra.

The official name Plans de Sió was acquired in 1974 when the village of Aranyó was added to the municipality

We definitely recommend visiting the Plans de Sió castles , some of which are in a very good state of conservation. Montcortès Castle will surprise you with its square twin towers; the castle of Aranyó , with a polygonal plan and a large square tower, became the property of the writer born in Aranyó, Manuel de Pedrolo; the Pallargues Castle , will delight you as a palace-castle erected in an idyllic setting, to the right of the Sió River; the Molí de Ratera castle, which combines the typology of a palace with a flour mill and Concabella castle , the oldest, currently houses the Castles of Sió Interpretation Center within a unique infrastructure.

Also very interesting and a great treasure are the churches of the towns and especially the Church of Sant Esteve de Pelagalls from the 12th century, declared Monument of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia , the Esgésia de Sant Salvador de Concabella from the century. XIII and the small Church of Sant Pere de Muller.

A visit that you cannot miss during your trip to La Segarra is the visit to the historic center of the town of Canós , a closed town that has preserved its entire structure.

In Sisteró you will find the Museum of Farming and Rural Life , which incorporates the implements of agricultural activity, collected from the residents of the town.

This territory is the area of Catalonia with the most castles per square meter and therefore, the ideal place to organize routes with the aim of discovering the treasures of each of the corners of these lands. The route of the Castles of Sió , in different stages on foot or by bike, will keep you enthusiastic throughout your stay in this municipality and if you go with children, the car trips through the different towns will give you a lot to share and learn.

We also suggest you visit l'Aranyó, contemplate its castle and the so-called Pallers de l'Aranyó , two large rocks four meters high that have given rise to popular legends. Are you coming to find out what they are?