The tradition says that the village was named Villanova del Pi a long time ago. The land had belonged to the township of Siurana for centuries. This ended up in 1153, with the Moorish Empire's decline, when the Christians started to occupy the land.

The first written reference to Gratallops was found in the "Carta de Población" dated 1258. In this deed, the Convent of Scaladei gave the place and the township of Gratallops to be repopulated. It seems that a castle was built there at the end of the 14^th century, but nothing remains today.

Since the 18^th century vinegrowing has become the main activity and incidentally olive and almond production. Note that in the 19^th century other products such as hemp, fruit and vegetables were also growing there.

Since the end of the Eighties, Gratallops has become a famous place in the wine connoisseur circles. Producers such as Carles Pastrana (Clos de l'Obac, Miserere), René Barbier (Clos Mogador) orAlvaro Palacios (L'Ermita, Les Terrasses) have established their cellars there.

More about this on our wine page.

About 250 souls live in Gratallops. Four restaurants offer local specialities. Two small confortable hotels can host you at very reasonable prices. Gratallops has a simple, yet functional infrastructure. A bakery, a grocery store, a ceramic workshop and a wonderfully situated public swimming pool will make your stay enjoyable and relaxing.

The swimming pool of Gratallops is open from July to September from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM and from 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM.

In Falset, the swimming pool is open during the same period the whole day.