Parc Samà
A Romantic-style garden built by a merchant who grew rich in the colonies, with a lake, a grotto with waterfalls and peacocks; the young Gaudí helped with its design.
Parc Samà was built in 1881 as a private garden for the Marquis of Samà, who had returned from Cuba, and was designed by architect Josep Fontserè. The young Gaudí, then still a student, took part in some of the design. The park features an artificial lake with a small island and a gazebo, rock grottoes and waterfalls you can walk into, a colonial-style mansion, and exotic plants such as palms and bamboo groves. Peacocks, ducks and geese wander through the grounds. Admission is about 10 euros. The park lies in the countryside about 5 km north of Cambrils and has to be reached by car or taxi. It is a good place for a half-day stroll with children.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (until 20:00 in summer)
Nearby sights
- Cambrils Harbour
- Gaudí Centre, Reus
- Casa Navàs
- Torre Vella de Salou
- Passeig de Jaume I & Font Lluminosa
- Platja de Llevant
- Ferrari Land
- PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park