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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Tim visited from NYC and we went climbing in the best climbing areas in Catalunya.face
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(Translated by Google) It's been great! Looking forward to doing another course! Incredible treatment and training received! Very happy !!
(Original) Ha estado genial! Con muchas ganas de hacer otro curso ! Trato y formacion recibida increibles! Muy contento !!
(Translated by Google) With Santi and SouthClimb, you don't just learn how to do figure eights, how to do the gri-gri, how to be the first... You also learn what it means to be a good climber and especially accompanied by a beautiful person. Lots of love and looking forward to seeing you again soon!! // With Santi and SouthClimb you don't just learn to tie knots, use the gri-gri or go first... You learn what it means to be a good climber and above all accompanied by a beautiful person. Much love and waiting for the reunion soon!!
(Original) Amb el Santi i amb SouthClimb no només aprens a fer vuits, a fer anar el gri-gri, a fer de primer... Si no que aprens el que és ser un bon escalador i sobretot acompanyat d'una persona preciosa. Molt d'amor i amb ganes de retrobar-nos ben aviat!! // Con Santi y con SouthClimb no solo aprendes a hacer nudos, a usar el gri-gri o a ir de primero... Si no que aprendes el que es ser un buen escalador y sobre todo acompañado de una persona preciosa. Mucho amor y esperando el re-encuentro pronto!!
(Translated by Google) We made a climbing baptism. We had a great time. Santi is super professional. An entertaining day suitable for all ages. It does not require prior knowledge of climbing.
(Original) Realizamos un bautizo de escalada. Lo pasamos genial. Santi es super profesional. Un dia entretenido apto para todas las edades. No requiere conocimiento previo sobre escalada.
Everything was perfect. Santi is a very experienced climber and an amazing teacher. we enjoyed alot with my friends and can’t wait to do it again.
(Translated by Google) Incredible experience with Yoel and the entire SouthClimb team! It has been a day full of learning! I will repeat 🙌🏻
(Original) Increible experiència con Yoel y todo el equipo SouthClimb! Ha sido una jornada llena de aprendizajes! Voy a repetir 🙌🏻
(Translated by Google) Great 10/10
(Original)Genial 10/10
(Translated by Google) Very professional, we had a great day thanks to southclimb with the climbing baptism course, we will surely do the advanced course! This sport is the cane and on top of that it allows you to travel to meet new places and new people! 200% recommended 🙏 Thank you Santi and Sara! 🤘⚡
(Original) Muy profesionals, pasamos un dia genial gracias a southclimb con el curso de bautizo en escalada seguro vamos a hacer el curso avanzado! Este deporte es la caña y encima te permite viajar para conocer nuevos sitios I nueva gente! 200% recomendable 🙏 Gracias Santi y Sara! 🤘⚡
(Translated by Google) My 12 year old son and I (50) did the rock baptism. I have no climbing experience. It was great. Santi very attentive and friendly at all times. It gave us a lot of security. It adapts perfectly to the level of each one and encourages you to improve yourself. Without a doubt, totally recommended! Thank you very much for everything Santa!
(Original) Hicimos el bautizo en roca mi hijo de 12 años y yo (50). Yo sin ninguna experiencia en escalada. Fue genial. Santi muy atento y simpático en todo momento. Nos dio mucha seguridad. Se adapta perfectamente al nivel de cada uno y anima a superarte. Sin duda alguna totalmente recomendable! Muchas gracias por todo Sant!
Great experience. Santi arranged and communicated all the logistics very well. Giordano was a great instructor and made the experience fun and comfortable. Will recommend Southclimb.
(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!
