Pinell de Brai
It is located on the border with the Baix Ebre, the district of Pinell de Brai is mainly mountanois, formed by the mountain ranges of Cavalls and Pàndols, where the highest point is Punta Alta, of 705 m altitude. The river Canaletes, that has its source at Els Ports, crosses the south of the district, before ending in the’ Ebre. The houses in the historic centre are on a clifftop over 100 -metre high slender belltower, close to cliff, therefore they are known as Hanging Houses. The village streets are steep and irregular, evidence of a Mediaeval past.
Walking around the town
The most representative building of El Pinell is the Cooperative Wine Cellar, also known as the Wine Cathedral, work of the architect Cèsar Martinell Brunet, a disciple of Gaudí. It is 19th-century style. On the façade there is a frieze, by the painter Xavier Nogués. Inside, highlights include the unique elliptical·arches.
The houses in the old centre are on a cliff, so they are known as the Hanging Houses.
We can also visit the church of Sant Llorenç, built 1770. Next to the church is the Veus del Front Interpretation Centre, about the sites of the Battle of the Ebre..
Celebrations
- Sant Antoni. It is celebrated on the Saturday closest to 17 th January.
- Procession to the hermitage of Sant Maria Magdalena on the second Saturday after Easter..
- Pinellart. Crafts Fair. It is celebrated between the end of May and the beginning of June..
- “Quintos” festival. The first Saturday in July.
- Sant Cristòfol. It is celebrated on the second weekend in July..
- Local festival of Sant Llorenç. Start the weekend closest to 10 th August.
Town council Web: http://www.pinelldebrai.altanet.org
Towns
Arnes
Arnes
The municipal boundary is a part of the territory of the ports of Tortosa-Besseit, and in the flat end, there are two rivers: Estrets and Algars.
Batea
Batea
Around the town they have found remains of various cultures and towns, for example uninhabited towns like Pinyeres and Algars.
Bot
Bot
Located on the banks of the river Canaletes, between the mountain ranges of Corrals, dividing the waters of the rivers Canaletes and Algars.
Caseres
Caseres
The beauty of the natural spots of River Algars is one of its attractions. In the northeast of its territory it is located Botja range and in the south there is Pessells range.
Corbera d'Ebre
Corbera d'Ebre
Located in the eastern part of the region, in the River Sec Valley, between Gandesa and Móra d'Ebre, at foot of the mountains Cavalls.
La Fatarella
La Fatarella
Its orography is mountainous, so most of the municipal district is covered by thicket and pine forest.
Gandesa
Gandesa
The municipal district is an extensive plateau surrounded by mountains, including mountains of Cavalls and Puig Cavaller.
Horta de Sant Joan
Horta de Sant Joan
It is known in Catalonia and beyond for the famous phrase by Picasso “Everything I know, I learnt in Horta”’
Pinell de Brai
Pinell de Brai
The district of Pinell de Brai has a mountainous territory because of the presence of the mountains Cavalls and Pàndols.
La Pobla de Massaluca
La Pobla de Massaluca
The northern border of La Pobla de Massaluca is marked by the river Matarranya, affected by the end of the Riba-roja reservoir.
Prat de Comte
Prat de Comte
The district, due to its geographical location, is very rugged; the highest peaks are the hills of Engrilló and La Mola Grossa.
Vilalba dels Arcs
Vilalba dels Arcs
From the Calvary Path is obtained an elegant and hieratic image, with ancient walls and the entrance to the village in the foreground.
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In Terra Alta you can find a big variety of places, accommodation, restaurants, tourist service companies, and more things to enjoy this sublime place.
