Escaladei Charterhouse & Priorat
Cartoixa d'Escaladei
The ruins of the first Carthusian monastery in the Iberian Peninsula, set in the Priorat wine region at the foot of Montsant, known for its top-tier wines.
Escaladei Charterhouse was founded in 1194 and was the first Carthusian monastery in the Iberian Peninsula. It was abandoned in 1835 and became a ruin. Today one monk's cell and part of the cloister have been restored, with displays on monastic life. The name Priorat itself comes from the monastery's prior. The steep slate terraces around it produce Priorat red wine, one of only two DOQ-rated wine regions in Spain. Several wineries in the village below offer tastings by appointment. Admission is about 5 euros, and the site is closed on Mondays. It is about 55 km from Salou and requires a car. It can be combined with Siurana for a day trip.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Sunday, about 10:00–17:30 (extended in summer); closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Siurana
- Parc Samà
- Poblet Monastery
- Miravet Castle
- Gaudí Centre, Reus
- Casa Navàs
- Cambrils Harbour
- Torre Vella de Salou