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Facing the sea and backing the mountains, the Gran Palas environment is unique. The Gold Coast sand, its calm beach, a few kilometres from the mountain and from the most recondite villages of the Priorat. 10 minutes away from Tarragona, World Heritage. Countless activities and culture to be discovered.
In the city of Reus and its surroundings is located part of the Catalonian modernist heritage. Among the architects who work in Reus at this noteworthy time stand out Joan Rubió, Bellver, influenced by Gaudí's style, and Pere Domènech Roura, son of Domènech i Montaner.
The Modernism Tour in Reus, just 10 km away from Gran Palas, offers us a pleasant walk through the city centre, where the commercial and leisure areas are located, specially signposted, and where buildings are identified with a plaque so that we know the most interesting modernist facades in the city.
As well as a visit to the Reus Gaudí Centre, where we can learn in depth about the genius' work.
For further information:
www.reus.cat
www.gaudicentre.cat
Since 2000, the UNESCO awarded the archaeological ensemble of Tarragona with the acknowledgement of World Heritage. The amphitheatre, the forum, the Roman circus, the necropolis, the Archaeological Museum are just a few of the monumets you can visit. The archaeological ensemble of Tarragona is considered one of the 7 Wonders of Catalonia
For further information:
www.tarragonaturisme.cat
Less than 40 km away is located the Natural Park of the Ebro Delta, a virgin spot to be discovered. It is the largest wetland area in Catalonia with 320 km² which makes up the most important water habitat in the western Mediterranean region.
There live local animal species, among the rice fields that the Ebro River dips under its waters until it flows into the Mediterranean. Swallows from Deltebre can lead you to see the mouth where the river and the sea join.
For further information:
www.ebre.com
The best way to discover the local wines is by visiting their ancient vines and cellars. The Tarragone province has 4 different "Denominaciones de Origen"(Spanish guarantee of quality labels): Priorat, Montsant, Terra Alta and Tarragona, each one different, with properties which make them unique.