Reus

Reus is a town in the Baix Camp district of Catalonia, located about twelve kilometers from the Mediterranean coast. The town spreads across a wide plain and shows a mix of older streets with low buildings and newer neighborhoods that extend toward the surrounding agricultural land.

The settlement developed during the Middle Ages as a market town and gained economic momentum in the nineteenth century through the textile industry. During this time the population grew rapidly, and many buildings were constructed that shape the townscape today.

The town center shows many houses from the early twentieth century, their facades decorated with elements of Catalan modernism. Several squares are regularly used for regional celebrations, where visitors can watch residents gather for traditional music and dance.

The airport offers connections to several European cities and sits on the southwestern edge of town, from where the center can be reached in a short time. Those who walk through the streets will find many shops and cafes, which are busiest in the mornings and early evenings.

The town is the birthplace of architect Antoni Gaudí, and a small museum in a historic building displays documents and models from his early years. On several facades in the center visitors can spot ornaments that recall his later works, even though he did not leave any major constructions here.

Location: Baix Camp

Inception: 1833

Capital city: Reus

Elevation above the sea: 117 m

Part of: Mancomunitat per a la gestió integral de residus urbans

Shares border with: Tarragona, Vila-seca, Constantí, La Canonja, La Selva del Camp, Riudoms, L'Aleixar, Castellvell del Camp, Almoster

Website: https://reus.cat

GPS coordinates: 41.15487,1.10871

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:04