Margalef

For the biologist, see Ramon Margalef.

Margalef (Catalan pronunciation: [maɾɣaˈlɛf]) is a village in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the edge of Montsant and is a popular ecotourism destination, especially among rock climbers. It has a population of 106 (register office, 2024) .

Margalef
Municipality
Seal
Margalef Location in Catalonia
Coordinates: 41°17′7″N 0°45′15″E
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Catalonia
Province	Tarragona
Comarca	Priorat
Government
• mayor	Joaquim Vila Gibert (2015)[1]
Area [2]
• Total	34.7 km2 (13.4 sq mi)
Elevation	379 m (1,243 ft)
Population  (2018)[3]
• Total	94
• Density	2.7/km2 (7.0/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Margalefà, margalefana
Website	margalef.org

Rocks and climbing routes in Margalef

Forat hold on a Conglomerate rock in Margalef

The rock type is conglomerate and it has more than 1500 climbing routes of different grades, from 4 to 9b+. Many of the buildings in the village are also built on conglomerate formations.

Margalef's important economic activity is agriculture, mainly producing olives, almonds, and fruits.