Description
Tarragonès
Book Summary
This practical hiking guide invites you to discover the most mountainous side of the Tarragonès region through 17 accessible, circular itineraries. Each route includes detailed information on distance, time, elevation gain, and difficulty, as well as historical, geological, and landscape data that enrich the experience. A work designed for walkers looking to explore places like El Llorito, the Pont del Diable, or the Tamarit castle, while reflecting on the need to preserve this natural environment.
What is it about?
The book collects a representative selection of walking routes through the Tarragonès region, prioritizing areas with greater relief and landscape value. The 17 proposed itineraries are mostly circular, easy to access, and suitable for hikers of different levels. Each route is described with technical precision: distance, estimated time, cumulative elevation gain, degree of difficulty, available water points, and transport access. In addition, the guide incorporates notes on the geology, vegetation, and cultural heritage of the area, such as El Llorito, the Pont del Diable, the coves of the Bosc de la Marquesa, Sant Simplici, the Gaià river, the highest point in the region, or the castle of Tamarit. The author also introduces a reflection on the threats of natural destruction that affect the Tarragonès, with the aim of fostering an attitude of respect and conservation for the territory.
Main themes
- Hiking and walking excursions through the Tarragonès region
- Circular itineraries of low and medium difficulty with detailed technical information
- Geology, vegetation, and landscape of the mountainous area of Tarragonès
- Historical and cultural heritage: bridges, coves, castles, and hermitages
- Conservation of the natural environment and awareness of ecological threats
Who is it recommended for?
This guide is aimed at beginner or intermediate hikers and excursionists who wish to explore the Tarragonès on foot, whether they are residents or visitors. It is also useful for nature lovers, families with experience in hiking, and anyone interested in discovering the natural and historical heritage of this Catalan region in an autonomous and safe way.
What this book offers
- 17 detailed and tested routes, with precise data on distance, time, elevation gain, and difficulty to plan each outing.
- Complementary information on geology, vegetation, and heritage that enriches the hiker's experience.
- A critical and responsible look at the conservation of the territory, inviting respect for the natural environment.
- Mostly circular and accessible itineraries, ideal for day trips without the need for long journeys.
Technical specifications
- Author: Martorell i Boada, Xavier
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Hiking and trekking
- Collection: Azimut Comarcal, Serie A peu
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 120
- Weight: 196 g
Editorial review
A well-structured hiking guide that covers a lesser-known area of the Tarragonès, combining technical rigor with environmental sensitivity. The selection of circular and accessible routes makes it a practical tool for the casual hiker, while the historical and natural notes provide added value to the experience. The inclusion of a reflection on the conservation of the territory gives it a responsible focus that can connect with environmentally conscious readers.