{"id":89638,"date":"2017-09-07T09:51:10","date_gmt":"2017-09-07T07:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=89638"},"modified":"2017-09-13T12:24:46","modified_gmt":"2017-09-13T10:24:46","slug":"siurana-prades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/siurana-prades\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend getaways: Siurana de Prades"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As magnificent of a city that Barcelona is, sometimes you just want to escape the fast-paced life and noise of the city and <strong>get away<\/strong>\u00a0for a weekend. <strong>Catalonia<\/strong> offers so much to its visitors because it has a little bit of everything: charming <strong>villages<\/strong>, beautiful <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/costa-dorada-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beaches<\/a><\/strong>, and picturesque<strong> mountains<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re looking to take a break from city life and explore somewhere new outside of Barcelona, you should consider a <strong>weekend getaway<\/strong> to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.turismesiurana.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Siurana de Prades<\/strong><\/a>, a magical village located in the province of <strong>Tarragona<\/strong>. Learn more about what this hidden gem can offer you on your unforgettable <strong>weekend trip<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/siurana-prades\/#About_Siurana_de_Prades\" title=\"About Siurana de Prades\">About Siurana de Prades<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/siurana-prades\/#Things_to_do_and_see\" title=\"Things to do and see\">Things to do and see<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/siurana-prades\/#Where_to_stay\" title=\"Where to stay\">Where to stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Siurana_de_Prades\"><\/span>About Siurana de Prades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_89640\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-89640\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-89640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Siurana-2-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-89640\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Marc.van.Veen via VisualHunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Siurana de Prades<\/strong> is located southwest of Barcelona in the <strong>Priorat<\/strong> <em>comarca<\/em>\u00a0in Tarragona, about a two-hour drive by car. It is considered one of the most beautiful villages in the province due to its stunning <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/panoramic-views-from-cccbs-mirador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">panoramic views<\/a> <\/strong>of the river valley and rock formations. Historical remains suggest that <strong>Siurana<\/strong> dates back to prehistoric times, evidence of the towns inhabitants can be found throughout the city. Once under Muslim control, <strong>Siurana<\/strong> came under <strong>Catalan<\/strong> control in 1146. \u00a0Once visiting the village, you will encounter the <strong>architecture<\/strong> and <strong>legends<\/strong> of the town&#8217;s past as you get to know the magic and mysticism it holds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/natural-pools-catalonia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beautiful natural pools in Catalonia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_do_and_see\"><\/span>Things to do and see<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Siurana de Prades<\/strong> is a dream come true for outdoor junkies since there are so many different activities you can try your hand at. Cruise along the river valley in a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/kayaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kayak<\/a><\/strong> or canoe, or discover the paths through the rock formations and mountains on foot or by bike. For those feeling <strong>adventurous<\/strong>, you can even try rock climbing! If you&#8217;re looking for something a bit more relaxing, you can go on a <strong>guided tour<\/strong> of the village to learn about its history and see some of the best sites and <strong>historical re-enactments<\/strong>. The Priorat boasts many <strong>wine bodegas<\/strong>, so why not stop by one of them for a <strong>tour<\/strong> and tasting? There are several wineries that offer great prices for you to discover their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wine-bars-born\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wines<\/a> and learn about what makes this region so great.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/el-maresme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take a summertime trip to El Maresme<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_89641\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-89641\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-89641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Siurana-3-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-89641\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Alberto-g-rovi via VisualHunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are several <strong>lodging<\/strong> options in the area, it all depends on exactly what you&#8217;re looking for and what kind of <strong>weekend getaway<\/strong> you want to have. If you&#8217;re outdoorsy and want to get in touch with nature, you could rent a <strong>campsite<\/strong>\u00a0for as low as\u00a0\u20ac7 a night through <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsiurana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Camping Siurana<\/a><\/strong>. This includes access to facilities like bathrooms, showers, and a restaurant. If you want a bit more privacy and luxury, you can rent a country home through <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escapadarural.com\/casas-rurales\/siurana-de-prades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Escapada Rural<\/a><\/strong>. This company makes it easy and affordable to find the perfect house for your weekend away, equipped with all the amenities. Lastly, enjoy a weekend in <strong>La Siuranella<\/strong>, a charming and rustic hotel that is just the ticket for a relaxing holiday. Whatever you choose you are sure to enjoy all that <strong>Siurana de Prades<\/strong> has to offer<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>*Main photo by_Hadock_ via VisualHunt<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Looking for an apartment in Barcelona?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ShBarcelona<\/a>\u00a0is the answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"89638\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">3<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As magnificent of a city that Barcelona is, sometimes you just want to escape the fast-paced life and noise of the city and get away\u00a0for a weekend. 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