Discover Reus: Mapilife presents the ultimate experiences, activities, and leisure plans in the city
Reus provides a wide range of cultural and entertainment options throughout the year. The Mapilife Reus guide curates the most iconic and popular experiences, along with the season’s top highlights.
In addition to the city’s rich cultural offerings in the Baix Camp region, we uncover recreational and sports activities, as well as entertaining plans for families and groups of friends.
Make your visit to Reus unforgettable by crafting indelible memories.
Casa Navàs
The art nouveau gem of the city
Visit the interior of the most iconic house in Reus, located in the central Mercadal Square. Designed by the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, Casa Navàs is considered one of the best examples of art nouveau on an international scale. Guided tours are available daily to explore its interior, featuring valuable spaces since it is one of the few modernist buildings that preserves the original decorations and furniture from the early 20th century.
The Fortuny Theater
One of Catalonia's grand stages
Built during the time when Reus was the second most important city in Catalonia, the Fortuny Theater emulated the grand Liceu Theater of Barcelona. It is a renowned cultural monument that remains active, situated in the Plaça Prim. To visit, you’ll need to purchase a ticket to enjoy one of its performances. The Fortuny Theater offers a stable program from October to June, featuring theater, music, opera, and dance performances. Additionally, don’t forget to check the schedules of other theaters in the city, such as the Bartrina, as Reus has always stood out for its vibrant theater scene.
Salting Reus
Trampoline Park & Laser Tag
If you’re looking for an adrenaline-packed dose of fun, Salting Reus has it all. This spacious facility boasts over 130 trampolines, ziplines, a NERF area, parkour circuit, extreme climbing walls, laser tag battles, and many other attractions. It’s fun for the whole family – the little ones can enjoy an exciting day, while adults can engage in an epic battle in the largest Laser Tag arena in the area. It’s a fantastic entertainment space open every day.
Visit Reus Bracelet
Discover the cultural attractions
The Visit Reus Bracelet offers you the opportunity to explore three prominent cultural attractions in the city at a very affordable price. This promotion costs 15 euros and includes entry to the Gaudí Centre Museum, Pere Mata, and the Prioral de Sant Pere, with access to the top of the Reus bell tower, El Campanar. To complement your cultural experience, you can also visit the city’s free museums, such as the Reus Museum, Espai Llibertat, and the Enological Station. With the Visit Reus Bracelet, in the latter, you can enjoy a vermouth tasting at half price.
La Teva Ruta
Cultural tours with a local guide
La Teva Ruta (Your Route) invites you to explore Reus from a unique perspective, through the eyes of a local guide. Each week, various guided tours are scheduled to discover the local gastronomy, historic shops, amazing buildings, and the city’s hidden secrets. Additionally, they also offer personalized tours departing from Reus to explore the top attractions and points of interest in the Costa Daurada.
Enigmatik Games
Reus Escape Room
Reus’s first ‘escape room’ offers two games: CSI Costa Dorada, in which you’ll need to solve a crime, and El Golpe, where you’ll have to carry out a big heist. It’s a team-based gaming proposition for groups of 2 to 5 people, to be solved in under an hour. A perfect challenge for having a great time with your partner, family, or friends.
Adventure Bike
Bicycle rental service
Explore the surroundings of Reus and the mountains of the Costa Daurada on a bike. The professionals at Adventure Bike offer a comprehensive rental and transportation service, along with guided routes suitable for all levels, catering to groups and families. They are known for having bikes from well-known brands and a workshop service available at all times.
Slab Climbing
Reus Climbing Center
Situated in the Technoparc area of Reus, SLAB Climbing is the perfect spot for climbing enthusiasts. It boasts modern facilities with over 650m² of scalable terrain, including roped routes and bouldering areas designed for all skill levels. They also offer courses for beginners, activities for children, and year-round events.
Barbacoa Park
Fun for the whole family
Located in a natural setting south of Reus, Barbacoa Park is the perfect place to enjoy a great day with the family or a culinary gathering with friends. It stands out for having the city’s only mini-golf course, featuring a modern 18-hole layout designed to entertain all ages. Additionally, they have playgrounds, a futsal court, a water play area, a bar with foosball, and a barbecue area ideal for meeting the needs of various groups and gatherings.
Xiquets de Reus
Experience the human tower tradition
Take part in the local ‘castellers’ training and lear about this famous Catalan tradition. Visit the headquarters of Xiquets de Reus. Every week, on Tuesdays at 8:45 PM and Fridays at 9:15 PM, they hold open rehearsals that allow you to witness the magic of castells in person. You can also learn about the history, traditions, and challenges of this cultural institution of the city.
More authentic Reus experiences
Taste the Reus Vermouth
A must-do experience when visiting the city of Reus is enjoying a vermouth at one of the downtown terraces. The most iconic ones are the terraces at Plaça Mercadal, such as Déu n’hi Do, Casa Coder, or Cal Gallisà; the popular ones near El Campanar, like L’Amagatall, L’Absis, or La Terrassa a les Peixateries Velles. Moreover, Reus is home to the world’s first Vermouth Museum, El Museu del Vermut: a culinary space offering all varieties of local vermouths. Lastly, you can explore this tradition with a guided city tour along the Reus Vermouth Route.
Shopping while strolling
Reus is also the commercial capital of the Costa Daurada. The experience of shopping in the heart of Reus is unique and stands out in the entire southern Catalonia region. The magnificent modernist buildings, spacious squares, and pedestrian streets provide the perfect backdrop for shopping at local businesses that offer historical and specialized shops, local and gourmet products, useful services, and even El Pallol shopping center, which is part of the commercial offerings within the Tomb de Ravals area.
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