January 07, 2020 | CLIMBING
BEST CLIMBING AREAS IN TARRAGONA
The province of Tarragona has some of the best areas in the world for sport climbing. Discover our selection.
The province of Tarragona has some of the best areas in the world for sport climbing. Discover our selection.
Tarragona boasts some of the best climbing sectors in Catalonia, and it's no wonder that more and more climbers visit these legendary sites year after year. These places offer great weather, easy access to the sectors, short approaches, excellent cuisine, superb local wines, and a wide variety of climbing routes that vary in style and difficulty.
Siurana is a paradise of compact limestone rock. With its natural beauty and over 1600 climbing routes, it is undoubtedly one of the best climbing areas in the country. High-difficulty routes prevail, and during the winter months, it is common to find a large number of professional climbers attempting some of the world's most challenging routes in sectors like El Pati or El Campi Qui Pugui. The best time to climb in this area is from October to late April. In Cornudella de Montsant, there is a wide variety of accommodations available, making it an excellent base for climbing in Siurana and other nearby areas.
Here, physical climbing predominates, with two-finger pockets and holes. The rock is conglomerate, quite compact, and it gives rise to overhangs and highly explosive routes. Approaches range from 1 to 30 minutes, and the town of Margalef itself offers all services and abundant accommodation options. Margalef is undoubtedly one of the most popular climbing areas in Catalonia, so we should be prepared to find many people on weekends. Climbing is possible here year-round, but the busiest months are usually spring and autumn.
It has rock similar to Margalef but with longer and more continuous routes. Its star sector is Raco de Misa. It takes about a 40-minute uphill walk to reach this sector, which doesn't prevent it from being crowded during the months of better friction. The quality of its routes and privileged views make this climbing area very popular. It's definitely worth a visit and can be easily combined with Siurana, Arbolí, or other surrounding areas.
For climbing in any of these three areas, you can base yourself in Cornudella de Montsant. Here you will find a variety of accommodations, markets, bars, and all services. There is a climbing shop, Goma II, where you can find all the gear you need. Ideally, having a car is recommended to reach the different climbing areas. From Cornudella, Siurana is 5 minutes away, Margalef is 40 minutes away, and Montsant is 15 minutes away.
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(Translated by Google) A great climbing day!
(Original)Un dia d'escalada genial!
(Translated by Google) I did a climbing course with my two children, everything was very well organized and we had a great time. I'm sure we'll do it again.
(Original) Hice un curso de escalada con mis dos hijos , todo muy bien organizado lo pasamos muy bien .Seguro que repetimos .
(Translated by Google) Climbing course adapted to everyone's level. Intensive learning with a guide, Sara, who has been helping us all the time and setting us challenges. It has been 6 hours but it has flown by. We will repeat for sure!
(Original) Curs d'escalada adaptat al nivell de cadascú. Intensiu d'aprenentatges amb una guia, la Sara, que ha estat tota l'estona ajudant-nos i plantejant-nos reptes. Han estat 6 hores però ha passat volant. Repetirem segur!
(Translated by Google) We did the initiation course with Santi and he was super useful to get in touch with rock climbing and have all the security measures. The routes that we did were very cool and Santi is a very nice and professional person. Now for the second course!!!
(Original) Hicimos el curso de iniciación con Santi y fue super útil para entrar en contacto con la escalada en roca y tener todas las medidas de seguridad. Las vías que hicimls fueron muy chulas y Santi es una persona muy agradable y profesional. ¡¡¡Ahora a por el segundo curso!!!
(Translated by Google) A great morning of climbing with Mariano for Siurana. Small groups of people, which allows you to hang out and feel safe at all times. Highly recommended!
(Original) Un matí genial d’escalada amb el Mariano per Siurana. Grups reduïts de gent, cosa que permet apendre i sentir-te segura en tot moment. Molt recomenable!
(Translated by Google) A beautiful day, the Montserrat area spectacular for climbing, Santi super nice and professional! Thank you for this beautiful day. I hope to be able to repeat soon.
(Original) Un día precioso, la área de Montserrat espectacular para escalar, Santi súper agradable y profesional! Gracias por este día tan bonito. Espero poder repetir pronto.
(Translated by Google) We enjoyed, learned and experienced great days thanks to Santi. 100% recommended!
(Original) Hem gaudit, après i viscut jornades genials gràcies a en Santi. 100% recomanable!
(Translated by Google) Perfect to enjoy our favorite sport wherever! professional and attentive
(Original) Perfecto para disfrutar donde sea de nuestro deporte preferido! Profesional y atento
I august we did a multi pitch course with SouthClimb. Great quality instructor and climbing gear !
(Translated by Google) I did an initiation course with Santi and it was amazing, I learned a lot and I had a great time, super nice at all times and above all very concerned about safety. As soon as I can I will sign up for more activities! I highly recommend it!!!
(Original) Hice un curso de iniciación con Santi y fue una pasada, aprendí un montón y me lo pasé genial, super agradable en todo momento y sobretodo muy preocupado por la seguridad. En cuanto pueda me apuntaré a más actividades! Lo recomiendo a tope!!!
