In Almoster, two different questions take center stage: Would you like to plan your trip around a festival date, or explore hiking trails? Local dates and the different route profiles offer specific guidance for both. Before hiking, check trail conditions and, depending on the route, access as well.
Festivals and festival culture in Almoster
The Festa de l’Oli has been held on the first Sunday in December since 1980. The Festa Major in honor of Sant Abdó and Sant Senén is celebrated on July 30. Both dates offer a specific reference point if you are planning a visit around a recurring celebration.
The Seguici festiu d’Almoster is also part of the festival calendar. It takes place twice a year: during the Festa Major for Sant Abdó and Sant Senén, and during the Festa Major de Sant Miquel. The procession includes the Ball de Diables with its Correfoc, the Sokarrat, the Ball de Gitanes, the Nans Abdó and Era, the Canaleta, and the giants Miquel and Àgata. The Canaleta is a large cow figure inspired by Catalan working oxen or cows.
The Ball de Gitanes is a more recent addition to the procession. It aims to enrich the local cultural heritage and revive a representative traditional Catalan dance. Different figures and dance forms thus appear side by side in the Seguici. The Festa Major program for Sant Abdó and Sant Senén lasts nine days and includes, among other things, dances, a Correfoc, giants, theater, children’s activities, a water festival, and the Baixada d’Artefactes. Individual annual programs may vary.
The Baixada d’Artefactes reached its 35th edition at Almoster’s Festa Major in 2026. Art’s Almoster is a Catalan open-air fair for the performing arts. These different festival forms offer more than one reason to include Almoster’s cultural program in your travel plans.
Church of Sant Miquel and history
The Església parroquial de Sant Miquel is classified as a BCIL and dates from the 18th century. The present building was completed and blessed in 1704. The date clarifies its historical context; the BCIL classification adds a local heritage designation. If you are interested in Almoster’s architectural and festival culture, the church offers a historical point of reference alongside the recurring celebrations.
Hiking: from forest trails to Puig d’en Cama
The Ruta del Barranc del Picarany runs through a Mediterranean forest. The Ruta del Mas del Víctor starts at Camí de la Creueta and is considered suitable for all types of visitors. By comparison, the Ruta de l’Aigua-sana is longer and more difficult than the Ruta del Mas del Víctor. These details can help you shortlist routes: the Picarany is described in terms of its forest setting, while the other two routes can be compared by starting point, length, and difficulty.
Another option is the hiking route to Puig d’en Cama. It starts in Almoster and follows an old livestock track to Puig d’en Cama; it also reaches the 12th-century Ermita de Sant Pere del Puig. Here, a historic route and a chapel with a clearly stated date come together. Check trail conditions before setting out; for this route, you should also confirm access.
Plan your journey and accommodation
You can reach Almoster by car from La Selva del Camp via the T-3231. Another approach is from Reus via the TP-7049. As road conditions may change, it is a good idea to check them before you travel.
If you are planning a stay that includes hiking, first choose the right route and take into account its guidance on trail conditions and access. This will help you focus your search for hotels in Almoster on what you would like to experience locally.
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