Coll de Balaguer, Origins.
Guided tour to understand its historical and geostrategic importance
A guided tour that will allow us to review the different events that occurred at the Coll de Balaguer, from the time of the Via Augusta's splendor to the present day, including its decisive importance in a hypothetical battle of the Coll de Balaguer during the Spanish Civil War.
This tour provides a glimpse into the historical past of the Coll de Balaguer, as a strategic and crossing point since ancient times, such as the Romans with the Via Augusta.
With its 150 meters of height, the Coll de Balaguer is a key crossing point between Tortosa and Tarragona, which is why fortresses were located in its areas as early as the Saracen period, the islet of Torn in the most advanced medieval period, and later, in the 18th century, the fort of Sant Felip. All of them with the mission of controlling the passage through the Coll de Balaguer, both by land and by sea.
And of course, we find the old passages through the different ravines that are located in this emblematic place in terms of landscape, such as the Pont de La Batalla, from the 18th century, and renovated several times, since the different military confrontations that the Coll de Balaguer area has suffered, such as the War of the Reapers, the War of Succession or the French War, mean that the place remains traces of these confrontations.
Finally, it is worth noting that during the visit you will be able to observe authentic natural landscapes with extraordinary viewpoints, such as the La Rojala viewpoint, the Torn islet and the vaults of the old Via Augusta. For all this, this visit is an adventure to learn about the past of Coll de Balaguer that you cannot miss.
We will also relive the times when Saracens, pirates and bandits attacked travelers who passed through these areas over the centuries.
You will visit the vaults of the old Via Augusta and royal road of Charles III as it passes through the Coll de Balaguer, the islet of Torn and where its tower was located, the trenches of the Collet del Vent during the Spanish Civil War, you will discover the Battle Bridge and the Terçà pond and its Civil Guard barracks.
Registration:
669 28 37 28 (Jordi)
jordisolejimenez@gmail.com
What does it include?
- Guidance and insurance during the excursion.
Other considerations
Season: All year round.
Does not include transport.
Excursion not suitable for people with reduced mobility.