Reus: Spain’s Best Kept Secret
Situated in Catalonia, the picturesque city of Reus, Spain is the capital of Baix Camp with Barcelona being only 76 miles up the road. Reus sits in a region known as a producer of wines and spirits, as well as the home town of the world-famous architect Gaudí. It is a bustling town with a city center that pulsates with impressive architecture, excellent shopping and great cuisine, history and culture.
Best Time to Visit
For good weather, the perfect season to visit Reus is between mid-April to end of June. September to November is also a good option. Reus is swarmed by tourists in April, October and February. June is an ideal time to visit Reus in time for its biggest fiestas where you’ll experience live music and street performances in all the town squares almost every night. Visitors have to book their Reus, Spain hotels early to avoid paying heftier rates. Tourist arrivals dwindle down in November, a month when hotel rates are at their cheapest.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Smack right in the heart of the old historic part of city is Gaudi Centre Reus. Check it out to learn more about Reus’ most famous son. Then off you go to Salvador Vilaseca Museum for a glimpse of its collection about the city’s history. Then go sightseeing at Bofarull Palace, a beautiful palace decorated in the classic style showcasing important paintings. There are many fine hotels in the city. Among them are Hotel Centre Reus, a hotel that’s 3 minutes away from Gaudí Centre, the Hotel Sercotel Reus Park along a tree-lined street and the nearby NH Ciutat de Reus, which is a 4-star hotel.