Falset



Falset is in Tarragona (province). It's the capital of Priorat wine region, a well known high quality wine producer region.

Understand

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Map of Falset

The town of Falset, populated since prehistoric times, seems to have its origins as a municipality during the Al·làndalus, when the hill on the plain was crowned by a small Muslim farmhouse. With the reconquest of the Siurana mountains, on 2 February 1168, its lord, Albert de Castellvell, gave the site of Falset to the castellan Pere de Déu to build a fortification and repopulate the area reconquered by the Christians. It was not until 5 May 1191 that Pere de Déu signed the settlement charter to the inhabitants of the town, granting them rights and duties. The current town grew up around this 12th-century castle.

The resurgence of winemaking in the Priorat region and rural tourism in Catalonia have made Falset a prominent destination. This is why the range of accommodation and restaurants has grown considerably.

Tourist office

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Get in

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By plane

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Reus Airport (nearest airport) is located just 35 km from Falset and receives flights from different European cities.

By train

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By bus

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  • 2 Bus Stop, Av.Catalunya.
  • HIFE (Barcelona-Alcañiz), +34 977 44 03 00.
  • La Hispano Igualadina (Tarragona- Falset -Gandesa), 902 29 29 00 (domestic shared cost).
  • Plana. Barcelona-Cornudella-La Granadella, Barcelona-Poboleda-La Palma d'Ebre, Reus-Cornudella-La Granadella, Reus-Cornudella-La Morera de Montsant, Reus-Cornudella-Vilanova de Prades, Reus-Poboleda-La Palma d'Ebre.
  • Transports Públics del Priorat i Domènech SL, +34 977 83 18 71. Els Guiamets-Capçanes-Marçà-Falset), Falset-Gratallops-El Lloar-Torroja, Falset-Pradell de la Teixeta-Porrera, La Figuera-El Molar-El Masroig-Bellmunt-Falset-Pradell de la Teixeta-Reus, La Figuera-El Molar-Móra la Nova-Móra d'Ebre, La Palma d'Ebre-La Bisbal de Falset-Margalef-Cabacés-La Vilella Alta-La Vilella Baixa-Falset, Porrera-Torroja-El Lloar-Gratallops-Falset-El Masroig-El Molar-Móra la Nova-Móra d'Ebre-Hospital, Pradell de la Teixeta-La Torre de Fontaubella-Falset, Ulldemolins-Cornudella-Porrera-Falset

By car

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  • The N-420 from Calaceit ( Aragón) to Reus is the main access to the town.

Get around

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Parking

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  • 3 Falset Motorhome area (Àrea d'acollida d'autocaravanes Falset), Carrer de Cèsar Martinell. RV & Motorhome parking area.
  • 4 Aparcament de l'Euterpe, Avinguda de Catalunya. free.

See

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  • 1 Falset castle (Castell de Falset Museu Comarcal). Castell de Falset (Q17596173) on Wikidata
  • Celler Cooperatiu de Falset
  • La Quartera
  • Call Jueu
  • Església de Santa Maria
  • Palau dels Comtes d’Azara
  • Portal del Bou
  • Sant Gregori

Do

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Hiking

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  • Route Ermita de Sant Gregori, Les Torres, Mirador del Cucó i Mirador de les Sentius, 10.5 km, 466 m accumulated climb.

City walks

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  • Botanical route of Sant Gregori.Walk through the area of ​​Sant Gregori and Sant Cristòfol, where you will find typical Mediterranean forest flora.
  • Botanical Route. Falset is part of the Viles Florides and has a series of spaces where trees and plants are the protagonists. 45 min
  • The Jewish past. The call is documented since the 13th century and had an important and rich Jewish community. 1 hour.
  • Descobreix Falset. Aquesta ruta us permetrà conèixer allò essencial de Falset des dels temps medievals fins a dia d'avui. 2 hours

Stargazing

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The quality of the night sky in Falset and Priorat is certified by the Generalitat de Catalunya. Contemplating its sky will leave you speechless. On a pitch black background, millions of stars shine and it is easy to observe well-known constellations. With the naked eye or with the help of a telescope, it is easy to be captivated by the immensity of the universe when the night sky is free from light pollution.

Festivals

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  • Sant Blai
    • Falset celebrates the Sant Blai Festival annually, as the protector of sore throats. It is a small but very special festival, which takes place at street level, in front of the Sant Blai chapel, the oldest in the town.
  • Festival of Santa Càndia
    • It is held the weekend closest to September 7, and is like a second Festa Major, in this case dedicated to the patron saint of the town.
  • Festa Major
    • Around August 15, Falset celebrates its Festa Major. The Espigol, the Ball de coques, the parades, the Correfocs and the Batalla de flors (flowers battle) are some of the outstanding events.
  • The Encamisada
    • Declared of national interest, the Encamisada is linked to the festival of Sant Antoni, but it also recalls a legend that dates back to the French War.
  • Falset Wine Fair
    • It is held the first weekend of May, and is a showcase of wines from the two designations of origin of the Priorat region: DOQ Priorat and DO Montsant.

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Eat

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Typical dishes

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Drink

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Sleep

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