Discover Rodonyà: Culture, Wine and Landscape

Rodonyà lies in the southeast of the Alt Camp region, on the border with Baix Penedès, to the left of the Gaià and in the foothills of Montmell.

Other places in the surrounding region: Passanant, Pratdip, Mas de Barberans, Escaladei, Clarà, La Riera de Gaià, Margalef and Blancafort.

Culture and History

The original melody has been preserved in the Ball de Sant Joan de Rodonyà. The Ball Parlat de Sant Joan de Rodonyà has been documented since the first half of the 19th century. Both names belong to the local festival tradition and preserve different indications of the town's cultural history. The parish church of Sant Joan Baptista in Rodonyà was built in the third quarter of the 18th century. The bell tower of the Església de Sant Joan Baptista in Rodonyà is square at the base and octagonal in its upper section.

The Castell de Rodonyà has been documented since the 12th century. The traditional Pa Beneït procession takes place during the summer festival in Rodonyà. It leads through the town's streets and accompanies the blessing of the typical sweet cocas. The Sindicat Agrícola in Rodonyà was built at the beginning of the 19th century as a social centre. The former oil mill in Rodonyà preserves all the equipment used in the olive oil production process. Thus, alongside festivals and religious customs, buildings and facilities from various historical periods are also central to the town's history.

Landscape and Surroundings

The Museu Deu, a museum, is located in the wider regional surroundings of Rodonyà. The Monestir de Santes Creus, a monastery, is located in the area around Rodonyà. The Mirador Roc de Sant Gaietà, a viewpoint, is also nearby. Puig de la Talaia is a peak in the surroundings of Rodonyà.

La Mola is also located in the surroundings of Rodonyà and is a peak. The Ciutadella Ibèrica de Calafell, a structure classified as a castle, is located in the wider regional surroundings. Puig del Colomer, a peak, is also situated near Rodonyà. Platja de Sant Salvador is likewise in the area and is a beach. The named surroundings therefore extend from museums and monasteries to viewpoints and peaks, as well as a beach and a structure classified as a castle.

Experiences

Orien-tast is a group-based wine tourism hiking experience in Rodonyà. Participants search for and taste hidden wines along various paths through the vineyards of Estol Verd Celler. The Centre Hípic de Rodonyà offers riding lessons for all age groups. The wine experience focuses both on the paths through the vineyards and on searching for and tasting the hidden wines; the riding lessons are a separate offering in Rodonyà.

For the higher-level travel overview: Tarragona.