The Carthusian monastery of Santa Maria of Escaladei, the main monument of the region, has been declared an historical monument by the Generalitat de Catalunya. It was founded in the 12th century by Alfonso the Chaste and it was the prior and his domains that gave the Priorat region its name. At the Charterhouse you can discover the remains of the first Carthusian monastery on the Iberian Peninsula. A land characterised by slate slopes, whose wines are a reflection of the harsh climatic conditions and the peculiar orography of the area.

If you go to the Charterhouse, it is highly recommended that you visit a restored cell, where you can see the way of life of this community. The visit also includes an audiovisual presentation on its history and models that faithfully reproduce what this peculiar religious enclosure was and is like.

We also recommend a walk from the Charterhouse to La Piedad, the former resting place of the monks who lived there.

In the Montsant mountain range, a place of unique beauty, you will find the headquarters and interpretation centre of the Montsant Natural Park. The mountain range has a rich landscape, natural and religious heritage, with numerous hermitages.

The Serra de Montsant Natural Park occupies the north of the Priorat region. Its best-known image is that of the impressive rocky walls on the southern slopes of the Serra Major, where the highest peaks are located: Cogulla (1,063 metres), Piló dels Senyalets (1,109 metres) and Roca Corbatera (1,163 metres), the highest peak in Montsant.
To the north of the mountain range runs the Montsant river, one of the most spectacular spots in the area: the majestic Fraguerau gorge.

The Montsant mountain range is also an ideal place for active tourism. Here you can enjoy activities such as hiking, mountain biking, climbing, via ferrata and trail running.