Siurana
A small village perched on a limestone cliff, once the last Moorish stronghold in Catalonia, overlooking the emerald reservoir and the Priorat hills.
Siurana is a small village at about 740 metres above sea level, perched on a limestone cliff with drops on three sides. It was the last Moorish stronghold in Catalonia to fall to Christian forces, in 1153. Its stone houses and the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria are well preserved. On the edge of the castle ruins, the Moorish Queen's Leap is a moving legend. The view over the emerald Siurana reservoir and the Priorat valley is spectacular, especially at sunset. It is also one of Europe's top rock-climbing destinations. The village is about 45 km from Salou, and the final stretch is a winding mountain road. Parking at the village entrance is paid. The village is small and can be explored in an hour, and it can be combined with a visit to the Priorat wine country.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Escaladei Charterhouse & Priorat
- Parc Samà
- Poblet Monastery
- Gaudí Centre, Reus
- Casa Navàs
- Cambrils Harbour
- Montblanc
- Torre Vella de Salou