Falset, Spain
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Falset Location in Catalonia Falset Falset (Spain) | |
| Coordinates: 41°9′N 0°49′E / 41.150°N 0.817°E | |
| Country | Spain |
| Community | Catalonia |
| Province | Tarragona |
| Comarca | Priorat |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carlos Brull Fornt (2019) |
| Area | |
• Total | 31.6 km2 (12.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2025-01-01) | |
• Total | 2,890 |
| • Density | 91.5/km2 (237/sq mi) |
| Climate | Csa |
| Website | www |
Falset (Catalan pronunciation: [falˈset]) is the principal village of the comarca of the Priorat, in Catalonia, very famous for its wine. It has a castle and two palaces (Medinacelli and Azahara). It is located about 30km inland from Salou on the N420 road. It has a population of 2,890 (register office, 2025) .
The old winery of Falset, also known in Catalonia as one of the Wine Cathedrals, is from Modernisme and Noucentisme style and was designed by the architect Cèsar Martinell.