Places of interest
around Miravet
Located in the heart of the Ebro
Miravet, your "smart" destination
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Map Guide © Aurelio M.
Can you tell a place?
Think of a place in Catalonia, within a radius of 40 km, with such a diverse offer:
- Medieval castles, Romanesque hermitages and a Gothic cathedral
- Caves, modernist wineries, Iberian settlements, cave paintings
- A Greenway, with tunnels and bridges between mountains and rivers
Miravet is the ideal place to stay and discover a territory that will surprise you and make you fall in love!
The Route of the 3 Ces (the castle of Miravet, the wine cathedral of Pinell de Brai and the wonderful caves of Benifallet), the Via Verda by bike, the river by canoe , the sites of the Battle of the Ebro , the wine route of the Priorat, Horta and the Ports , the Matarranya, the Ebro Delta , etc.
We are lands of water
WHAT TO SEE AROUND MIRAVET
El Balcó i Palau de Miravet encourages you to explore and discover a surprising territory: the Terres de l’Ebre, the Priorat and the Matarraña.
- Cultural visits for monumental heritage
- By bike along the Greenway, on foot along the GR99, canoe along the river,
- Excursions in the mountains, Els Ports and Montsant
- The spaces of the Battle of the Ebro, monuments and trenches
- Sailing along the Ebro with Lo Roget, El Sirgador or Lo Llagut
- Routes through the natural areas of Sebes and the Ebro Delta
Route of the 3 Ces
The most famous route in Terres de l’Ebre.
Three unique places of great interest in three neighboring counties.
Templar Castle
The masterpiece of the Templars and the most visited monument in Terres de l’Ebre, open to the public with regulated hours.
Arranged guided tours. Vicens Ayan offers the Miravet Experience tour throughout the Cap de la Vila, including the Old Church and the Miravet Palace with a wine tasting.
Wonder Caves
One of the most famous attractions of Terres de l’Ebre are the Caves Maravillas of Benifallet.
Two caves are visited with a guide and the visit must be arranged. Also in Benifallet you have a wide range of restaurants and Lo Llagut, for a cruise along the Ebro.
Wine Cathedral
Pinell de Brai is famous for having the modernist winery, called the Cathedral of wine, the most important in Catalonia.
They offer visits (with regulated hours) and wine tasting. It has its own restaurant and the gastronomic offer is by chef Fran López (Michelin star of Villa Retiro).
- Map route 3 Ces
Walking or cycling routes
4 WALKING ROUTES
Paths of the Ebro
Walking routes in Miravet for everyone:
1.- The GR99 to Pas de Barrufemes, direction Benifallet (4.5 km).
2.- The PR of La Covalta around the castle, passing through the trenches (3.3 km).
3.- Camí de l’Aubasta (3 km) to Ginestar, and passing lunch at the Sindicat.
4.- Path to the Tamarigar nature reserve (1 km), ideal for bird watching.
BIKE ROUTE
The Greenway
Come and discover the Greenway, an old railway corridor that runs between old stations, tunnels, valleys, ravines, bridges, viaducts, streams and bathing areas.
A bicycle or walking route, of low difficulty, ideal for excursions with family or friends.
Bike rental:
4 WALKING ROUTES
The Sierra de Cardó
The massif of the Sierra de Cardó is famous for its (exhausted) sources of medicinal waters, the 14 hermitages and the old convent and spa on the cliff of Sallent (Salt del Frare).
The following routes will allow you to discover the natural environment, some hermitages and climb the Creu de Santos (945m).
Mountain guides:
OUTDOOR HERITAGE
If you like nature walking , mountain hiking or the lush riparian forests, taking a dip in pools of water, endless beaches, canoeing on the river or in the sea, you’re in luck.
Near Miravet you will find protected natural areas and three natural parks: Els Ports, Montsant and Delta, islands and meanders of the Ebro.
GUIDED TOURS
Experiences and visits throughout the province of Tarragona
Book your guided visit
Vicens Ayan organises themed guided tours of and around Miravet .
Experiences for nature (Sierra de Cardó, Horta de Sant Joan, Priorat, flowering fields, etc.), for historical heritage (the Battle of the Ebro, Roman Tarraco and various monuments), but also conferences and talks.
Contact directly at: 691561868
