6 unmissable visits to Baix Gaià
In the northeast of the region of Tarragonès is the Baix Gaià, a territory that includes the municipalities of Altafulla, Creixell, Torredembarra, Roda de Berà, La Nou de Gaià, Renau, Vespella de Gaià, Salomó, La Pobla de Montornès, La Riera de Gaià, El Catllar and Tarragona. These villages follow the lower stretch of the Gaià River and combine sea and mountain forming a mosaic of colours.
Along the 40 km of rural paths that make up the Ronda Verda (Green Route), you will discover, either on foot or by bike, a variety of landscapes: forests, Mediterranean crop fields, dry stone margins, areas of natural interest and quiet golden sandy beaches. Along the Ronda Verda, you can stop off at the various viewpoints that offer spectacular views.
Healthy itineraries await you in Baix Gaià. It is a real pleasure to follow these signposted mountain bike routes along well-preserved paths around the town centres, such as the Torredembarra - Tarragona stage, where you can enjoy the beaches and the architecture.
As we enter the villages of Baix Gaià, we will enjoy an exquisite variety of monuments, charming old towns, churches, hermitages, important Roman remains declared UNESCO heritage sites and medieval castles, which we can discover by following the Baix Gaià Castles Route.
Baix Gaià also enjoys an extraordinary gastronomic heritage, with a great diversity and quality of products produced in the territory: wine, oil, cava, artisan bread, cheese, dairy products, and carob beans are some of the examples.
Tamarit (Tarragona)
An area of great ecological interest and catalogued as a protected space where there is an abundance of native vegetation and species of aquatic birds. Together with Llarga beach and La Marquesa forest, it forms a natural ensemble of great importance that is complemented by the mouth of the Gaià River.
La Móra (Tarragona)
With a tower built in 1562 to defend against pirates, it forms part of the Tamarit - Punta de la Móra Protected Natural Area, which conserves coastal species that have almost disappeared. On the other side of the road you can climb the hill of Sant Simplici, with one of the best views of the area.
Torredembarra
In Torredembarra you will find a historic centre with unique monuments such as the one that houses the current Town Hall, a jewel of the Catalan Renaissance, or the 11th century Vila tower; on the coast, from wide beaches to virgin dune ecosystems, such as Els Muntanyans.
Creixell
From its privileged viewpoint, some 48 m above sea level, Creixell dominates the whole of the easternmost Mediterranean of the Costa Daurada. It enjoys almost 2 km of fine golden sandy beach. It still conserves the traditional dunes with autochthonous flora and fauna and is catalogued as an area of natural interest.
Roda de Berà
Stop in Roda de Berà, where you will find the arch named after the town and which forms part of the Tarraco Archaeological Ensemble. Enjoy the beaches, visit the Roc de Sant Gaietà, where there is the Luis del Olmo Radio Museum and the Jujol Space. Take a stroll along the Camí de Ronda and admire the views as you walk towards the Llarga beach.