Super Casa Rural Weekend - Spa Bath, History, Wines + Gastronomy

The Leisurely Outings group returns with a fascinating weekend in the region where the 3 provinces of Tarragona, LLeida and Barcelona meet in beautiful countryside, visiting the historical towns of Santa Coloma de Queralt, where we stop for at the good value cooperative bar for some supper on the terrace before our 9-seater minibus takes us up to our mountain-top ancient stone guesthouse, very comfortable with genial atmosphere and all provided. After a good self-service breakfast at any time we like the next morning, a walk around the ancient village with amazing views and special history, a 5-minute drive away is the Vallfogona Thermal Spa, a long-established renowned spa ; after a session of bubbles and baths, walking out floating, we'll drive down + have a good meal at a well-rated typical café in the famous town of Espluga de Francoli in the valley below where we have a visit reserved to Catalunya's most spectacular and paleotological Caves of Espluga. After which, to Sarral, at the foot of our mountain, to visit an excellent value Wine Bodega of the D.O. Conca de Barberà, before supper + local fiesta, not far from our homely traditional Catalan farmhouse accomodation.
On Sunday morning, after another good breakfast, when we want, we leave for 2 fascinating historical villages, Guimerá and Verdú, nearby, to have a tour including the Templar and paleontological remains in the 2 local museums, + after a good lunch, on to fascinating Protected content Santes Creus monastery + home