Holiday cottages in Rasquera

Rasquera is a town with a clearly medieval past . All this can be seen in its historic core, where the ruins of the castle or the old prison still remain. If you like crafts, you'll find shops selling handmade products such as baskets and wicker baskets. And if you want to sweeten your stay, you must try one of Rasquera's pastry products . They are a real treat!

Vestiges of Roman presence have been found in Rasquera, however, it is not until 1153 that a written document is found with the toponym of Rasquera. The Templars maintained a strong presence in the territory until their disappearance. In the 19th century it was invaded by Napoleon's troops and later liberated from Tivissa.
All this historical past is reflected in its historic center . Many streets are narrow, steep and cobbled. One of the best known points are the Escaletes de Ca Blai. A stone staircase that served as a link between the castle and Vila-Closa.

From Rasquera you can take numerous routes to places of great interest. The route to Sant Domingo reaches l'ermita de Sant Domingo and offers you a complete view of the Ribera d'Ebre. On the Lister Observatory Route you will be able to see Miravet Castle. It has a distance of 4 kilometers and can be completed in two hours.

The Rasquera confectionery is very well known due to the Catalan territory. One of its star products are cakes . Its origin is Arabic and ingredients such as flour, oil, sugar or mistela are used for its preparation. Traditionally, they were filled with angel hair, although nowadays you can also find them filled with cream, chocolate, etc.