The characteristic colour of the houses, the medieval wall and the spectacular dark skies are the best things about Prades. This charming village on the Costa Daurada is known as the red town for the construction of its houses with the characteristic red stone of the area. Prades houses within its walled grounds the church of Santa Maria la Major, a construction of 1194 transition from Romanesque to Gothic with a main facade with Renaissance elements. The remains of the town's castle and the castral church of Sant Miquel, the most well-preserved element of the site, complete the set. Explore the Natural Environment and the Astronomy in the Prades Mountains The views offered by the surroundings of the Prades Mountains are spectacular thanks to the large number of cliffs that act as natural viewpoints. 2 km from Prades is the hermitage of the Abellera. Built in 1570, it is embedded in the cliff 1,020 metres high and from there you can see the entire Brugent river valley. The sky of the natural environment of Prades is ideal for the astronomical observation thanks to its darkness and little light pollution. At the Muntanyes de Prades Astronomical Park you can enjoy shows about the constellations and the universe, housed in a room with a 360º view. Under this high-quality sky, days await you of hiking, climbing and MTB routes to discover the gorges, the 30 natural springs of Prades and an excursion that you can do with the family, that of the Roca Foradada. It is a beautiful natural arch created by the erosion of wind and water in the red stone of the Muntanyes de Prades Protected Area. To regain your strength you can enjoy potatoes with protected geographical indication, with thin skin and white flesh, mushrooms and chestnuts. Throughout the year, several festivals are celebrated in the town in which these gastronomic treasures are the protagonists.