[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Secci\u00f3n” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_last_edited=”off|desktop” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Between the <\/span>Colldejou mountain<\/span><\/b> range and <\/span>Costa Dorada<\/span><\/b> lies the municipality of <\/span>Mont-roig del Camp<\/span><\/b>, organised into several population centres: the old town inland, a few kilometres from <\/span>Reus<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>Tarragona<\/span><\/b>; <\/span>Miami Playa<\/span><\/b> on the coast, south of <\/span>Cambrils<\/span><\/b>; and various housing developments in the surrounding area.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tarragona hides a <\/span>rich historical<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>cultural<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>artistic heritage<\/span><\/b>, unknown to many, among its streets and natural surroundings. For example, this place was a great inspiration for the artist <\/span>Joan Mir\u00f3<\/span><\/b>, who dedicated several paintings to it while he spent his summer holidays here. In addition, the <\/span>medieval remains<\/span><\/b> of its old town make it the perfect place for history lovers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mont-Roig del Camp is certainly worth a visit, paying special attention to all those details that may go unnoticed at first glance. <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> offers <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a> to get to the town from <\/span>Barcelona airport<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Barcelona port<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Reus airport<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>. Remember that you can book your transfer up to <\/span>24 hours in advance<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|60px|30px|60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n As mentioned above, <\/span>Joan Mir\u00f3<\/span><\/b>, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, spent many summers at the family <\/span>farmhouse<\/span><\/b> in Mont-roig del Camp, which his parents bought in 1911. The artist created a very important <\/span>emotional bond<\/span><\/b> with the landscapes of the town, which he reflected in many of his works and writings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It was at the farmhouse that Mir\u00f3 spent long periods of time and developed his unique artistic style. In the painting <\/span>“La Masia” (1921-1922)<\/span><\/b> he reflects the essence of rural life and its link with <\/span>Mas Mir\u00f3<\/span><\/b> and Mont-roig. Moreover, this work marks a milestone in his artistic career, leaving behind his figurative stage and giving rise to the style that characterises him so much, <\/span>surrealism<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Currently, the <\/span>Mas Mir\u00f3<\/span><\/b> has been declared a <\/span>Cultural Asset of National Interest<\/span><\/b> and its doors are open to the public. During the visit, you will see the different spaces where he lived and worked, among them: the farmhouse, the garden and the workshop, which still conserves Mir\u00f3’s material.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Another of his key locations was the <\/span>Ermita Mare de D\u00e9u de la Roca<\/span><\/b>, located in a spectacular rocky setting. The hermitage and its surroundings are reflected in several of his works, for example, in the painting <\/span>“Mont-roig, Sant Ramon” (1916)<\/span><\/b>, where the <\/span>Capella de Sant Ramon<\/span><\/b> can be seen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Imprescindibles-de-Mont-roig-del-Camp-1.png” alt=”Mont-roig del Camp Colldejou and Costa Dorada” title_text=”Mont-roig del Camp Colldejou and Costa Dorada” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Visiting the Chapel, the Chapel and the <\/span>Roca Foradada<\/span><\/b> is an incredible experience for the senses, where you can also enjoy a unique <\/span>panoramic view<\/span><\/b> of the <\/span>Baix Camp<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The beaches of <\/span>Miami Platja<\/span><\/b> were also a frequent place of inspiration for Mir\u00f3. The tranquillity and beauty of the coastline is captured in paintings such as <\/span>“Platja de Mont-roig” (1916)<\/span><\/b>, showing his deep connection with the Mediterranean landscape. This painting is inspired by <\/span>Pixerota Beach<\/span><\/b>, Mir\u00f3’s favourite beach, where he spent hours swimming and playing sports.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to know more about the artist’s life, you can visit the <\/span>Centre Mir\u00f3<\/span><\/b>, where you will find copies of some of his <\/span>outstanding works<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>more information<\/span><\/b> about the local places that inspired the artist.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remember that <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> offers you its <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, from <\/span>Barcelona airport<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Barcelona port<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Reus airport<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If we travel back in time, we come to an era in which the town was walled and presided over by a <\/span>castle<\/span><\/b>, as well as defended by <\/span>watchtowers<\/span><\/b> on the coast. Today, a stroll through the old town takes us back to that time, allowing us to discover some of the architectural and historical gems that are still preserved.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Imprescindibles-de-Mont-roig-del-Camp-2.png” alt=”Joan Mir\u00f3 in Mont-roig del Camp Catalonia” title_text=”Joan Mir\u00f3 in Mont-roig del Camp Catalonia” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The remains of the <\/span>old wall<\/span><\/b> and the <\/span>“d’Avall” and “de la Canal” gates<\/span><\/b> allow us to imagine the walled town of medieval times. The “<\/span>Portal d’Avall<\/span><\/b>“, located in Pla\u00e7a Joan Mir\u00f3, was the main entrance to the town and was protected by a defence tower that today forms part of the bell tower of the <\/span>Esgl\u00e9sia Vella de Sant Miquel<\/span><\/b>. The remains of the wall in Carrer de la Murada lead us to the \u201c<\/span>portal de la Canal<\/span><\/b>\u201d, which also conserves a defence tower.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Esgl\u00e9sia Vella de Sant Miquel<\/span><\/b>, with its bell tower built on top of the old defence tower, is a clear example of <\/span>Renaissance architecture<\/span><\/b>. Over the years, it has survived multiple sackings and wars, which led to the construction of the church of Sant Miquel. Although it now houses the <\/span>Mir\u00f3 Centre<\/span><\/b>, its <\/span>classical double doorway<\/span><\/b> and imposing <\/span>bell tower<\/span><\/b>, where the bells continue to ring out, are still outstanding.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On the other hand, the <\/span>Esgl\u00e9sia de Sant Miquel<\/span><\/b> is located where the 12th century <\/span>castle<\/span><\/b> used to stand. Its size and majesty have given it the nickname of the <\/span>cathedral of Baix Camp<\/span><\/b>. However, despite its grandeur, the church is still <\/span>unfinished<\/span><\/b> and does not have a bell tower, so it cedes the protagonism of the sound of the bells to the Vella church.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Finally, behind the church of Sant Miquel, we find the remains of the <\/span>old prison<\/span><\/b>, with its voussoired stone door and barred window, which remind us of the past of this town.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” min_height=”181.8px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”3px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Remembering the location of Mont-roig del Camp, you can enjoy different <\/span>walking routes<\/span><\/b> in the charming natural environment that surrounds it. Two of the most outstanding routes are: <\/span>Per camins rals a la Muntanya Blanca<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Cam\u00ed del Casalot from Mont-roig poble<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To end your visit to the village, visit the <\/span>Places in Mont-roig del Camp that inspired the artist Joan Mir\u00f3\u00a0<\/h2>\n
The medieval essence of the old town\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Other emblematic places\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n