Terra Dominicata - Hotel & Winery
Hotel · Tarragona ·
Historic monastery hotel with winery, vineyard tours, and pool
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T-702, Km 13, 43379 Escaladei, Tarragona, Spain Get directions
Historic monastery hotel with winery, vineyard tours, and pool
T-702, Km 13, 43379 Escaladei, Tarragona, Spain Get directions
"A 12th century monastery with its own vintage, this winery hotel is one of our most fascinating." - The MICHELIN Guide
"A twisting two-hour drive from Barcelona brings me to one of Spain’s MICHELIN Three Key hotels, where luxury is drawn from a deliberate balance of comforts and absence. Set within Montsant Natural Park in the Priorat, the restored centuries-old farmhouses that once supported the nearby 12th-century monastery keep sober, geometric exteriors of local red earth, while inside I find sunlit, contemporary rooms with whimsical touches—wicker baskets, accent ladders, and hanging shelves—opening to vineyard and hill views. On arrival I’m softened up with a cocktail and a clear code of sustainability: go easy on showers, expect sparse night lighting to protect wildlife and the starry sky, and don’t look for a television—though I’m invited to swap one of my books with the estate’s massive collection. The restaurant serves local Spanish favorites, the pool and a minimalist spa hide among olive trees with private-by-the-hour slots for the sauna, whirlpool, and cold shower, and the concierge lines up treks, vineyard visits, and nearby villages and historic sites. Terra Dominicata’s own winery is the standout, pouring three vintages shaped by the region’s steep terraces and mineral-rich volcanic soils of slate and quartzite, yielding intense, concentrated wines best sipped in the cellar or under the restaurant’s pergola. The commitment to nature is real—I learn construction once paused for three months to let nesting eagles hatch their young—so forgoing a long shower feels like a fair trade. For a final flourish, Room 22 hides a secret corridor behind a bookshelf, a one-in-a-million passageway to the restaurant that underscores the property’s blend of history and authenticity." - The MICHELIN Guide
"A tad more expensive than the rest of entries on this list, Terra Dominicata is nonetheless incredibly affordable for a vaunted Three Key property. Located in the Montsant Natural Park in the province of Tarragona, its buildings are the rehabilitated farm structures of a 12th century monastery. Today, it’s a true haven of peace for nature lovers and oenophiles. The estate has its own winery and a spa — the latter immersed in the olive forest that surrounds the beautifully restored spaces." - The MICHELIN Guide
"In the 12th century, in the foothills of the mountains two hours west of Barcelona, a group of Carthusian monks established a monastery and a farm, growing grapes, olives, and other fruits. The location is a jaw-dropper — and it’s today’s hotel guests who reap the benefits, as the old monastery, now thoroughly updated, is now open to travelers in the form of Terra Dominicata - Hotel & Winery. The style is upscale modern elegance, and the rooms retain more than a little bit of rustic character, from the beamed ceilings to the hardwood floors to the occasional original stone wall." - The MICHELIN Guide
"In the 12th century, in the foothills of the mountains two hours west of Barcelona, a group of Carthusian monks established a monastery and a farm, growing grapes, olives, and other fruits. The location is a jaw-dropper — and it’s today’s hotel guests who reap the benefits, as the old monastery, now thoroughly updated, is now open to travelers in the form of Terra Dominicata - Hotel & Winery. The merest glance inside reveals that this is a considerably swankier establishment than it would have been in its monastery days. The style is upscale modern elegance, and the rooms retain more than a little bit of rustic character, from the beamed ceilings to the hardwood floors to the occasional original stone wall." - The MICHELIN Guide