SECTION 2 PART 2: LANDS OF CONTRASTS: FROM LIVING HISTORY TO NATURE WITHOUT LIMITS

08:00 – Breakfast at the rural accommodation

09:00 – Visit to Castellet de Banyoles and the Iberian Interpretation Centre

• Iberian remains on high ground with views of the Ebro River.
• Typology: Culture / Ancient history

10:45 – Live a day with our donkey firefighter brigade

• Interactive educational tour with these guardians of the forests.
• Typology: Culture / Environment

12:30 – Visit to the olive mill, millenary olive trees and tasting

• Tour of the traditional oil-making process and tasting with bread and tomato.
• Typology: Wine & gastronomy / Rural tradition

14:00 – Lunch with clotxa workshop (stuffed peasant bread)

Participatory activity in a rural setting with open-fire cooking.

Suggested menu:

• Starter: Clotxa prepared during the workshop
• Main: Garlic rabbit with garden potatoes
• Dessert: Sheep’s-milk yogurt with fig jam
• Pairing: Young red wine D.O. Catalunya + homemade mistela

15:30 – Fluvial route on the Ebro aboard the traditional llaüt

• Interpretative navigation on the flora, fauna and trades of the river.
• Typology: Nature / Fluvial tradition

16:45 – Visit to the Sebes Nature Reserve

• Itinerary among lagoons, walkways, waterfowl and Camargue horses.
• Typology: Nature / Fauna

18:00 – Return to the rural accommodation

20:30 – Dinner at the accommodation

Proposal of sustainable, locally-sourced cuisine with products from the Ebro and ecological vegetable garden.

Suggested menu:

• Starter: Warm salad of organic lentils with vegetables
• Main: Ebro trout en papillote with fresh herbs
• Dessert: Pears in red wine with cinnamon
• Pairing: White wine D.O. Catalunya + artisanal ratafía

22:00 – Optional night activity: interpretative moonlight walk

Guided tour of the rural environment with explanations on nocturnal wildlife and constellations.

Typology: Nature / Night leisure

08:00 – Breakfast and check-out

09:00 – Visit to the Cartoixa d’Escaladei

• Guided tour of the Carthusian monastery, birthplace of Priorat wine.
• Typology: Culture / Spirituality

10:15 – Olive-grove tasting

• Tasting of oil with bread and tomato amid monumental olive trees.
• Typology: Wine & Gastronomy / Rural tradition

11:30 – 4×4 vineyard tour to the Wine Cathedral of Cornudella

• Scenic drive through vineyard terraces with a stop at a modernist winery.
• Typology: Nature / Wine tourism

13:00 – Lunch at a traditional restaurant in Falset

Chosen for seasonal produce, cured meats, legumes and local wine.

Suggested menu:

• Starter: Chickpea salad with black sausage and Priorat vinaigrette
• Main: Montsant-style pork cheeks with mashed potatoes
• Dessert: Rancio wine ice cream with caramelized nuts
• Pairing: Crianza red wine D.O.Q. Priorat + a glass of grenache liqueur

15:00 – Visit “The Essence of Priorat at Perinet”

• Sensory tasting and guided walk through the winery’s wine landscapes.
• Typology: Wine & Gastronomy / Landscape

16:30 – Free time to stroll in La Morera de Montsant

18:00 – Overnight in a charming rural house among vineyards

20:30 – Dinner at the accommodation

Interior-style cuisine with gourmet twists on traditional Priorat dishes.

Suggested menu:

• Starter: Coca de recapte with peppers and herring
• Main: Catalan-style free-range chicken with plums
• Dessert: Toasted almond cream with wild berries
• Pairing: Barrel-fermented white wine + cava reserva brut nature

08:00 – Breakfast and check-out

09:30 – A day as a shepherd

• Hike with a flock and explanation of traditional livestock-keeping trades.
• Typology: Culture / Nature

11:15 – Nature Escape Room

• Puzzle and clue game in the mountains with a sustainability theme.
• Typology: Active leisure / Environmental education

12:30 – Tresc&Vino – TreKalçotada

• Hike among vineyards and outdoor meal with calçots, wine and grilled meats.
• Typology: Nature / Participatory wine & gastronomy

Suggested calçotada menu:

• Calçots with romesco sauce
• Sausage with ganxet beans
• Orange for dessert
• Pairing: Young wine D.O. Montsant + pitcher of rosé

15:00 – The Filigree Trail

• Introductory workshop on the artisanal technique of blown glass and filigree.
• Typology: Culture / Handicraft

16:30 – Return to the rural accommodation

20:00 – Farewell dinner at the accommodation

Special closing menu based on traditional mountain cuisine and seasonal produce.

Suggested menu:

• Starter: Mushroom cream soup with thyme croutons
• Main: Roasted kid goat with grilled vegetables
• Dessert: Hazelnut mousse with dark chocolate crunch
• Pairing: Red wine D.O.Q. Priorat + walnut liqueur

21:45 – Free night walk under the stars in the rural surroundings

Typology: Night leisure / Nature

08:00 – Breakfast at the rural accommodation and check-out

09:00 – Guided tour of the Bellmunt del Priorat Mining Museum

• Tour through the old galleries and the ethnological museum on mining life.
• Typology: Culture / Industrial heritage

10:30 – River route on the Ebre aboard the llaüt Lo Roget

• Journey on a traditional boat with interpretation of the natural and heritage environment.
• Typology: Nature / River tradition

11:45 – Visit to the Sebes Nature Reserve

• Ecological trail among lagoons and riparian forests with bird watching.
• Typology: Nature / Fauna and flora

13:00 – Lunch at a traditional restaurant in Flix

Locally sourced cuisine with Ribera products, seafood recipes and grilled meats.

Suggested menu:

• Starter: piquillo peppers stuffed with cod
• Main: grilled lamb ribs with quince alioli
• Dessert: Swiss roll with coffee cream
• Pairing: red wine D.O. Tarragona + late-harvest mistela

15:00 – “115 Days of the Battle of the Ebro” Interpretation Center

• Immerse yourself in the memory of the Civil War with multimedia exhibitions, front-line models and testimonies.

16:15 – Old Town of Corbera d’Ebre

• Walk through the ruins of the former village, victim of the bombings, and discover how the community keeps its history alive through art installations.

17:30 – Boat crossing at Miravet

• Sail on a traditional boat along a calm stretch of the river, admire the meanders of the Ebro and view the silhouette of the imposing Templar castle from the water.

18:45 – The Raval dels Canterers of Miravet

• Explore the rock-carved neighborhood where potters lived, visit their centuries-old kilns and learn the craft in small ceramic workshops.

20:00 – Dinner in Ascó – flavours of the Ebro

• Grilled river fish and local garden vegetables
• Artisan sweets
• Fresh white wine from D.O. Terra Alta

22:00 – Accommodation in Ascó

08:00 – Breakfast at the rural accommodation and check-out

09:00 – Guided tour of Montblanc

• Walk the medieval walls, historic squares and emblematic churches. Immerse yourself in the legends that shape the spirit of this fortified town.

10:45 – Adventure route in les Coves de l’Espluga (optional)

• Explore the prehistoric caves with illuminated walkways, discover millennia-old stalactites and try a light spelunking excursion.

12:30 – Monastery of Santa Maria de Vallbona

• Admire the majestic Cistercian convent: its simple-lined church, tranquil cloister and inner gardens ideal for reflection.

13:45 – Lunch in Guimerà – Traditional cuisine

Enjoy specialties such as:

• Cassola de tros and coca de recapte.
• Wine D.O. Costers del Segre
• For dessert, indulge in mató with honey.

15:30 – Stroll through the medieval core of Guimerà

• Lose yourself in cobbled streets, cross the Romanesque bridge and admire the old watchtower.

16:45 – Ciutadilla Castle

• Enter the Renaissance castle and enjoy panoramic views over the Urgell plains.

17:45 – Verdú Fortress

• Discover the birthplace of the famous “càntir de Verdú” and walk its ramparts while learning the history of its pottery.

18:45 – Borges Experience at Mas de Colom

• Dive into the world of regional olive oil and nuts. Includes a tasting of premium oils and artisan products.

20:00 – Dinner in Tàrrega – Local gastronomy

End the day with:

• Roast pork cheeks and caliu potatoes.

• Traditional Tàrrega almond sweets.

• Pairing with D.O. Costers del Segre.

21:30 – Accommodation in Tàrrega

08:00 – breakfast and check-out

09:00 – Trepat Museum (former Trepat factory)

• Discover the history of this industry linked to Catalan agricultural mechanization and admire its industrial heritage.

10:15 – Lluís Companys Space in El Tarròs

• A journey through the historical memory of President Lluís Companys, with exhibits narrating his life and legacy.

11:30 – Els Vilars vineyard in Arbeca

• Visit the vineyards set among ancient Iberian settlements and enjoy a tasting of local wines.

12:45 – Arbequina cooperative: tour and oil tasting

• Join an explanation of olive oil production and sample different varieties at the local cooperative.

13:30 – lunch in Arbeca – oleotourism

• Enjoy tomato bread with Arbequina olive oil, truita amb suc and an almond dessert. Young wine D.O. Costers del Segre.

15:00 – Vilars d’Arbeca fortress

• Explore this Iberian site, famous for its imposing circular wall and archaeological significance.

16:00 – La Manreana Park (optional activity)

• Visit this nature park and farm-school in Juneda, ideal for families and animal lovers.

17:15 – Clos Pons cellar in L’Albagés

• Discover this sustainable winery and enjoy a tasting of organic wines in an environmentally respectful setting.

18:30 – Ivars d’Urgell mural encyclopedia

• Stroll among the open-air murals illustrating the history and popular culture of this town.

19:15 – Estany d’Ivars i Vila-sana

• Immerse yourself in the nature reserve, perfect for birdwatching and connecting with biodiversity.

20:30 – dinner in Ivars d’Urgell – Urgell cuisine

• Grilled rabbit with allioli
• Roasted vegetables and crackling pastry.
• Wine from D.O. Costers del Segre.

22:00 – accommodation in Ivars d’Urgell