Margalef facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Margalef
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 Margalef
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Tarragona | |
| Comarca | Priorat | |
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| • Total | 34.7 km2 (13.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 379 m (1,243 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 94 | |
| • Density | 2.709/km2 (7.02/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Margalefà, margalefana | |
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Margalef is a small village in Catalonia, a region in Spain. It is located near the beautiful Montsant mountains. Margalef is a very popular place for ecotourism, especially for people who love rock climbing.
The rocks around Margalef are made of a special type called conglomerate. This rock is perfect for climbing. There are more than 1500 climbing routes here. These routes have different difficulty levels, from easy (grade 4) to extremely hard (grade 9b+). Many buildings in the village are also built right on top of these unique rock formations.
Life in Margalef
The main way people in Margalef make a living is through agriculture. They grow many different crops. The most important crops are olives, almonds, and various kinds of fruits. This farming helps support the village's economy.
See also
In Spanish: Margalef de Montsant para niños
