Bellmunt del Priorat
To be found in the south-west area of the region, on the top of a hill near where the Siurana meets the Montsant river.
The village can be reached from Falset via the TP-7101, and by good tracks (metalled farm tracks) from el Lloar, El Molar and El Masroig.
The village has an open air swimming (open in Summer), sports field, football field, Inn, two restaurants and rural holiday acommodation.
The last day of the village "Festa Major dels Innocents" (30th December) sees the celebration of the popular lunch known as “la Badejada”. It is a stew of butter beans and salt cod (bacallà), prepared in the street by the menfolk of the village.
The last day of the village "Festa Major dels Innocents" (30th December) sees the celebration of the popular lunch known as “la Badejada”. It is a stew of butter beans and salt cod (bacallà), prepared in the street by the menfolk of the village.
The lead mines are a paradise for geologists and people who collect unusual stones and minerals. Lead-mining was particularly important in this area thanks to the rich veins of galena and millerite. The Eugènia mine is open to the public and is also known as the "Big MIne". It was the biggest for its dimensions, depth and yield. The second mine is the MIna Règia. The Art Nouveau "Casa de les Mines" is of equal importance and dates from the early 20th century. The building was used for the director's office, the laboratory and residence of the management. In this village there is also a church (Església de Santa Llúcia) built in the 18th century. Neoclassical in style, with a white bell-tower, the only white one in the whole county.
Lead Mining Museum Guided Tours:
1st September to 30th June:
Saturdays: 11am to 1pm and 4pm to 6pm (guided tour at 4.30pm)
Sundays and Public Holidays: 11am to 1pm
Monday to Friday, guided tours by appointment only
1st to 31th July:
Tuesday to Saturday: 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 7pm
Sundays and PUblic Holidays: 11am to 1pm
1st to 31th August:
Monday to Saturday: 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 7pm
Sundays and Public Holidays: 11am to 1pm
Closed from 24th December tol 15th January
Information: Museu de les Mines: 977 830 578 / 626 384 706
Ajuntament de Bellmunt del Priorat
Pl. Miquel Muntané, 2
CP: 43738
tel.: (+34) 977 830 028
fax: (+34) 977 830 028
c/e: aj.bellmunt@altanet.org
Horaris:
DL, DJ, DV: 9 - 13 h
DM i DX: 16 - 19 h
