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It is a small 12th-century Romanesque church that, according to tradition, offered refuge to pilgrims and travelers crossing the area. Its simplicity and location next to ancient roads make it an interesting stop for those exploring historical routes in the region.

Along with the monasteries of Poblet and Santes Creus, this is one of the three pearls of Gothic architecture in Catalonia. You won't be disappointed.

The best months to enjoy this gem are April, May, September, and October. One of those bike stretches you'd think was unbeatable.

The best of the area

It's worth it, it's a Cistercian monastery

The church of Santa Maria de Valldossera is of Romanesque origin, although it has been subsequently restored and rebuilt on numerous occasions. The setting where it is located is beautiful, one of the least known areas of the Alt Camp region.

This section coincides with a large part of the climb to Coll de les Ventoses or Alt de la Talaia. It is a beautiful and highly recommended section.

Also known on maps as Alt de la Talaia (look it up on Google Maps to find it), it is a beautiful, accessible and quiet mountain pass that starts in Sant Jaume dels Domenys, in the Penedés region, to enter the interior mountain range of Catalonia, towards the La Conca de Barberà region. On the southwest side (Sant Jaume dels Domenys) it is 8.1 km with an average gradient of 4.3%, very constant throughout the entire climb. The climb is generally very panoramic, with the road marking beautiful hairpin bends in the middle part. The road is in perfect condition and traffic is almost non-existent. It is a port that I loved. In addition, the area offers many possibilities to connect with other towns of the style.