Day 5: 16.6 miles. This was the longest day's walk, but not as tough as the day before. From Cornudella we climbed up to the holy mountain of Montsant before dropping back down to La Morera for lunch.
Deep into the vineyards of Priorat, we came to the former Carthusian monestary of Escaladei - la Cartoixa de Santa Maria d'Escaladei. Established in the 12th Century, but in ruins for the last 180 years, the monastery is now being restored as an archaeological site of major significance.
And then onto Pobodela, with preparations in full swing for the following day's wine harvest festival. Finished the evening with a great meal at our hotel, the Hostal Populetus.
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