Montbrió Del Camp: History and Walking Routes

Montbrió del Camp combines a medieval town centre with historic buildings, walking trails and its own culinary tradition. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, you can choose your destination based on your interests: local history, routes on foot or by bike, and local products each offer a different focus.

Town Centre and Sundial Route

The historic centre retains an intact medieval street layout. Plaça de la Vila lies at its heart. The sundial route starts in the main square and passes through the church, the Ermita de Sant Antoni, Horta Florida and several farmhouses. Montbrió del Camp has more than twelve historic and contemporary sundials; their history spans from the 17th century to the present day. This means you can encounter different periods throughout the town, although not all the sundials are part of a single section of the route. A georeferenced mobile app is available for the route, with an interactive PDF file for each sundial. Check whether the app is available before your trip.

Church, Ermita and Museums

The parish church of Sant Pere Apòstol has late Renaissance features. Its tower contains a large clock, a ratchet and three old bells. The church also houses a preserved and restored 18th-century Baroque organ, which is considered to be of considerable artistic and historical value. The Ermita de Sant Antoni is also a Baroque building; it is designated as a Bé Cultural d’Interès Local, or a cultural asset of local interest. Montbrió del Camp also has several houses of modernist interest, the Museu del Vi Els Cups and other museums with collections of paintings and sculptures. Check the opening hours for each museum when planning your visit.

Walking Trails and Cycling Route

Montbrió del Camp offers circular walking trails that start and end in the town. The health walking trails follow flat, well-maintained paths with no significant climbs and are generally considered suitable for all groups of people. One route starts and ends in Montbrió del Camp and follows the PR C-28 markings. The described trail conditions and the route taken are therefore important factors when choosing between the trails; check trail conditions before setting out. Cycling routes also have a clear connection to the town: the circular olive tourism route links seven olive-producing towns and can start and end in Montbrió.

Local Products, Festivals and Traditions

Montbrió del Camp olive oil belongs to the Siurana Denominación de Origen; the local Moscatell is designated as D.O. Tarragona. The annual Fava and Moscatell food days are held around 1 May and showcase these products at tastings in the town’s restaurants. As the date is approximate, it is advisable to check the current programme. Local traditions include four pairs of giants: one dates from 1814, while another is around 150 years old. The giants appear at the main local festivals; check the programmes for these events as well. The town’s thermal waters have been known since Roman times.

Plan Your Journey

Montbrió del Camp is accessible via the local T-312, T-313 and T-320 roads; the T-310 connects it with Reus. Exit 37 on the AP-7 is about 5 km away. The nearest railway and bus stations are in Reus and Cambrils; Reus Airport is 16 km from Montbrió del Camp. Check current road conditions, timetables and connections for your specific journey.

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