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Top 10 Things to do in Reus, Spain
Reus (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈrɛws]) is the capital of Baix Camp, in the province of Tarragona, in Catalonia, Spain. The area has always been an important producer of wines and spirits, and gained continental importance at the time of the Phylloxera plague. Nowadays it is known by its commercial activity, for being a centre for rock-climbing and as the birthplace of architect Antoni Gaudí.
Restaurants in Reus
1. Casa Navas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 191 reviews
Built by the architect Lluis Domenech i Montaner, Casa Navas is on her singularity uno de los mejores ejemplos of Modernism in nivel europeo. Built between 1901 and 1907, and located in the very center of the city, Domenech i Montaner Proyecto por Joaquim Navàs a building that housed the nueva dwelling and the property business of its client, and that mostraba the Plaza del Mercadal an imposing façade of stone with a tower located in the corner. Desgraciadamente, in 1938, during the War Civil los efectos de un bombardeo destruyeron is slim tower and the capping stepped original. (Limited places, booking is required at the Tourist Office)
Reviewed By Lluís B - Reus, Spain
There are nice modernist buildings in the cities and even though this one is not looking amazing from outside I recommend to you to five a chance to the house and visit it inside. It's really beautiful and thanks to visit it you can realise how beautiful is the modernist art, typical from the catalan region
2. PortAventura World
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Sam B
I absolutely loved this park, the staff were lovely, the rides were incredible and the atmosphere was great!
Let’s start with the theme park aspect of it, the rides, theming and atmosphere are amazing- shambhala being my number 1 roller coaster to date, everything about most of the rides is great, the park even giving backstory to all the rides and giving the rides purpose of being where they are. Everything was open and operating and, although operations were slightly slow, on my second day I purchased an express-pass for a reasonable price (€48) for unlimited fast track rides, comparing this to my local park which offers unlimited fast passes for £50 with a far inferior quality ride selection. The park is always full of life and atmosphere and it never ceases to amaze me how beautiful a park can be. This cannot really be said for its neighbouring park, Ferrari Land, only a few months after opening was completely empty, in the span of 3 or so hours I got on everything multiple times. They do however have buildings with beautiful Italian architecture but this cannot make up for how empty the park feels. They should also consider combining the parks into one as this does not really work as an up charge park, overall me and my dad payed 120 for a two day pass for both parks, a pretty good price for a 2 day pass for both parks, but I think they should just bump up the normal price and give access to Ferrari Land as standard, this along with a few other points turned my score from a 5/5 to a 4/5.
I’ve read some other reviews that talk about the staff and how terrible they were but for my visit they were great, not a single problem with them.
My only problem with the main park is the food, we ate At the cantina in the Mexico section of the park and it was average at best, our chicken lunch at Ferrari World was much better, the entertainment in the cantina was amusing however but got slightly boring and repetitive part way through. Never get a slushie at this park as well because the calippo slushies are garbage to say the least.
Overall I love this park, the theming and rides are lovely and the overall experience is one I will truly never forget, only Ferrari Land and the food could put a slight damper on my visit and even then it is one of my very favourite theme parks.
3. Institut Pere Mata
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
In 1898 building work began on the Pere Mata psychiatric institute, one of the great projects of the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The building marked the beginning of the brilliant Catalan modernist era in the city of Reus. After its completion, Domènech went on to design other buildings here and the spirit of Catalan modernism spread vigorously throughout the whole city.
Reviewed By Guy V - Ghent, Belgium
A modernist psychiatric clinic. The interior, decoration and furniture is intact. The architecture and design reflect the for that time modern approach of the (rich) patients. Interior and decoration are overwhelming, every detail is esthetic and functinal.
4. Llarga Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By robert f - London, United Kingdom
This beach is ok but just ok; it is reached by a walk down a hill road( or path); then one has to walk back up the hill at the end of the day, armed with all one`s beach paraphernalia; not much fun! The beach is narrow and rocky at both ends. If one has been billeted to one of the nearby hotels by one`s Tour Operator, then one must just lump it. However for those in hotels or Apartments in that area, I would suggest Capellans beach as being more suitable( although that still entails a small hill walk)
5. Gaudi Centre Reus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 615 reviews
The Gaudí Centre Reus is a tribute by the town of this birth to its most famous son. It is the only interpretive centre that deals with the life and works of Gaudí. It is a new facility equipped with the most modern infrastructure and the latest in audiovisual technology, created to open up your senses and mind to new experiences. An experience which allows you to familiarise yourself with Gaudí and the secrets of genius.
Reviewed By Utforsker - Helgeland, Northern Norway
We went in here to get out of the heat and were pleasantly surprised. A well presented summary of Gaudi's works. Something for everyone, even for a restless 8 year old who didn't want to go in in the first place. The self carried automated audio guide seemed to start and stopp a little bit at random.
6. Avenida Jaume I
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4.5 based on 548 reviews
Reviewed By Kule Dude - Bromsgrove, United Kingdom
The Avenida comprises several parallel tracks - a normal bidirectional roadway for motorvehicles - a cycleway - a wide pedestrianised walkway (now with concrete bollards to prevent ingress of vehicles) and a further, separate walkway leading on to the beach.
An easy stroll on the fat, suitable for people of all ages.
7. Plaza del Mercadal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 298 reviews
The Mercadal square was formerly the market place . Here are some of the most iconic buildings in the city ( City Hall, Casa Navàs and the Gaudí Centre) and the main cultural and festive events such as the Festival of San Pedro , develop by the end of June . Throughout the year there is a lively meeting place for citizens and visitors , occupying the many outdoor cafes . Market Square is also the " gateway" in the old town , which extends around the Priory Church of San Pedro .
Reviewed By Clive R - Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
On our visit to Reus we stopped a couple of times at bars around the square and enjoyed the ambiance and architecture of this square. Typically Spanish it has all the charm you would expect from a historic town like Reus, well worth the time to explore and soak up.
8. Illuminated Fountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
9. Prioral Sant Pere
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By BennyMalaga - Malaga, Spain
The Church of San Pedro is located at the Plaza San Pedro. This church was started in 1512 and finished in 1569, and was constructed where the old Church of Santa Maria used to be. Domingo Garrupe was the architect for the church. The Santisimo Chapel was started in 1694 using plans by Fray Jose de la Concepcion. During the Civil War many of the valuable altarpieces were destroyed and the church was converted into a public market. In 1941 the church was restored by the architect Cesar Martinell.
The style of the church is late Gothic with only one nave, but with six side chapels. The presbytery is polygonal, with seven sides and with radial chapels. At the back of the church is the Renaissance choir. There are stained glass windows on the side walls and the presbytery, and all of them are in the Gothic style. The façade has the Renaissance style.
The bell tower has the Gothic style and the architect was Benet Otger de Lyon. The tower was finished in 1566. It has seven floors and has a height of 62 meters. The shape is hexagonal and is 12 meters wide. The tower contains four bells, which replaced those destroyed during the civil war.
The Santisimo Chapel was funded by the Marques de Tamarit and is an elegant chapel with the shape of the Greek cross, with a hexagonal cupola. It contains the alabaster sepulchers of the first Marques de Tamarit, Francesc de Montserrat, and that of his daughter Gertrudis and her husband Antonio de Camporrells. The sepulchers have the Renaissance style.
10. Paseo Maritimo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 438 reviews
Reviewed By sandrac58 - Sunderland, United Kingdom
This is a lovely place to walk around. See the red stone walls, copper coloured, water lapping up into little caves along the rock. Walk along the boardwalk and look out to see, look across the landscape to the beautiful views. On a night time it's all well lit, very popular with the locals. Lots of bars and restaurants to stop off at.
