Les Pobles: Vineyards, Cava and History

Les Pobles (Las Poblas) combines winegrowing and history with its location on the Bruell stream. This gives you several aspects to consider when planning your trip: the landscape, local history, festivities and Cava each add their own character. This lets you explore the village from several perspectives rather than basing your stay on just one feature.

Stream, Vineyards and Views

Les Pobles lies on the Bruell stream, a tributary of the Gaià. From some parts of the village, you can enjoy views across the Camp de Tarragona. The surrounding area is planted mainly with high-quality grapevines. The stream, views and winegrowing represent different aspects of the landscape: a waterway in the village, far-reaching views across the Camp de Tarragona, and vines that shape the surrounding area.

The route connections are also distinct. A regional road connects Les Pobles with Santes Creus and Pontons. On its return journey, a riding route passes below Les Pobles on its way back to Santes Creus. If you consider the village in the context of a route, this refers both to the road connection and to a specific section of a riding route.

Local History and Santa Maria

Les Pobles developed around old farmhouses that belonged to the lands of Santes Creus Monastery. This origin gives the village’s history an agricultural connection. The church dedicated to Santa Maria is another cultural point of interest. It was built in 1920. These are two distinct topics: the village’s development around old farmhouses and the history of a building with a precise construction date.

The history of winegrowing is also linked to a tradition: an old account credits the Cistercian monks with introducing grapevines to Les Pobles. This tradition adds a story about the development of winegrowing to the connection with the former monastic lands. For travellers interested in history and regional agriculture, it offers another perspective on the relationship between the village and its surroundings.

Festivities Throughout the Year

Les Pobles holds the Festa Major del Roser on the second weekend of May. Winter Festa Major events are organised around Santa Llúcia on 13 December. On the evening of 5 January, the Cavalcada de Reis visits the village and distributes gifts. These dates fall at different times of the year: in May, December and early January. If you are travelling for a festival, plan your booking around its date.

Winegrowing and Cava

The vineyards in the surrounding area and Caves Vidal i Ferré give winegrowing a tangible connection to Les Pobles. Caves Vidal i Ferré is located in the small village; its small family-run cellars produce artisan Cava. The grape varieties used are Macabeu, Xarel·lo and Parellada. These varieties complement the surrounding area, which is largely shaped by vineyards, and help explain the local Cava in terms of its named ingredients.

When looking for a hotel, you can consider which of these aspects of the village matters most for your stay: the wine-growing landscape, the history connected with the farmhouses and Santa Maria, or a date in the festival calendar. If a festival is the reason for your trip, its date is a practical starting point for planning; if you are especially interested in the landscape and winegrowing, the stream, views and vineyards offer other considerations when choosing your destination.

Discover more destinations: El Pla De Manlleu, Santes Creus.

Go to the overview of the wider area: Aiguamúrcia.