Siurana — the cliff village
A medieval village perched on a cliff above the Siurana reservoir. Fifty inhabitants. The Romanesque church, the ruins of the Moorish castle, the view. Park below and walk up — twenty minutes, worth every step.
BEHIND THE HOUSE
Climbing and hiking — Prades & Siurana
Most travellers in Catalonia head north to the Pyrenees. They miss this — the Prades range, just behind Mas Luna, with the spectacular cliff village of Siurana, and some of the best low-altitude hiking in the country.
WHAT TO DO
Around here
Hike: Prades summit
A four-hour round trip from the village of Prades to the summit (Tossal de la Baltasana, 1,201 m). Pine forests, oak groves, panoramic views to both the sea and the mountains. Mid-difficulty, well-marked.
Hike: Capafonts waterfalls
Easy walk through the woods to a small waterfall. Two hours round trip. In summer you can swim. Bring water — it's hot.
Climbing in Siurana
World-famous among rock climbers. Hard routes for the experts, but also easier ones. The bar in the village welcomes climbers — it's how the place stays alive.
La Mussara — abandoned village
A village abandoned in the 1960s, now ruins on a windy plateau. Walk through the stones, imagine the lives. The mountain weather changes fast — bring a layer.
PRACTICAL
Getting there
- Mas Luna to Siurana: 25 km / 40 min through mountain roads
- Mas Luna to Prades village: 20 km / 35 min
- Bring real shoes, water, a snack, a light jacket — the mountains are cooler than the valley
Mountains are waiting
Check availability — and bring proper boots.