{"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":"2017-09-07T09:51:10","modified_gmt":"2017-09-07T07:51:10","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":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;89638&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (3 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Weekend getaways: Siurana de Prades&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (3 votes)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<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_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af957f44c86e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #850909;color:#850909\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #850909;color:#850909\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af957f44c86e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><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\" >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\" >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\" >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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-89640\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-89640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/en\/2017\/08\/Siurana-2-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Alquiler de piso en Barcelona\" 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: Take a summertime trip to El Maresme<\/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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-89641\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-89641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/en\/2017\/08\/Siurana-3-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Alquiler de piso en Barcelona\" 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. 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