Farena: Romanesque Traces and Paths in the Prades Mountains

Culture

Inside Sant Andreu de Farena, a mural painting created by the painter Anton Català in 1946 has been preserved. The church of Sant Andreu de Farena was built as a Romanesque church in the 12th century.

Cal Vilalta preserves Gothic vaults and ancient columns inside; remains of the castle walls have been preserved in the stables of Cal Vilalta. In the wider regional area around Farena are the Gaudi Centre Raus museum and the Villa-mausoleo de Centcelles archaeological site. Also in the wider regional area around Farena are Castell Del Comte De Sicart Castle and the Tarragona, Late Roman Necropolis museum.

For personal planning, you can consider architectural history, nature observation and mountain-related activities as separate areas of focus. Such an arrangement helps you compare your own interests and the desired amount of time side by side.

When planning your own holiday apartment in Farena, you can compare travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions side by side on accommodation websites. The practical conditions stand alongside the nature, mountain and cultural topics in Farena and the wider regional area; both can be considered independently.

Nature

Espai Natura Bosc de Vilalta offers opportunities for nature observation and provides an insight into the biodiversity and landscape of Tarragona’s Mediterranean mountains. The tall black pine Pi de les Piquetes can be seen from most of the signposted circular route in Bosc de Vilalta. Toll de l’Olla is a clear-water pool in the forest next to a waterfall approximately 15 metres high.

For personal planning, you can consider nature observation, circular route, tree, pool and waterfall as different natural features side by side. This provides a clear basis for comparing your own interests.

Further destinations

Further destinations for your own research: Arbolí, Castellvell Del Camp, Figuerola Del Camp, L'aldea, El Catllar, Sant Salvador, Creixell and La Palma D'ebre.

Mountains and paths

Roca Mulnera in Farena is one of the most important climbing areas in the municipality of Mont-ral. The peaks Mola d'Estats and Tossal Galliner are located in the immediate surroundings of Farena. The peaks Puig Pelat and Puig de la Torre are located in the surrounding area of Farena.

The climbing area and the peaks belong to different activity and landscape topics; you can compare them separately when planning your own trip. The routes can likewise be considered in terms of course, distance and duration as independent points of reference.

The circular route “Camins i paisatges de l’Alt Camp: Farena” runs through the Prades Mountains along the upper course of the Brugent River between Farena and Capafonts. The route “Camins i paisatges. Alt Camp: Farena” is 14.2 kilometres long and takes approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes without breaks.

For the overarching travel overview: Tarragona.