Drive through the Ebro Delta, one of the most important (and impressive) aquatic habitats in the western Mediterranean

You don’t have to cross the car in the United States or Europe to take a category trip. In Spain there is the Ebro Delta for all seasons and for all tastes. A natural area in the province of Tarragona and specifically between the counties of Baix Ebre and Montsià. And the fact is that the mouth of the Ebro River in the Mediterranean A landscape of flora and fauna across its 320 km2 surface.

This route can be done in two different ways: south to north and vice versa. However, for the majority of the inhabitants of the peninsula, the first will be more convenient, and furthermore, 40 (Aldea -Tortosa) or 41 (Amposta – Sant Carles de la Ràpita), which we recommend below, and accessed by AP-7 in the direction of Bcn – Valencia, exit 39 (Ampolla) ). Also by the National N-340, at any of the four exits towards Deltebre.

Sant Carles de la Ràpita and Sierra del Montsià

Southernmost part of the delta Sant Carles de la Ràpita is a population of about 15,000 inhabitants, where you can enjoy the beaches of the port of Els Alfacs. forming a gulf. a natural salt lake. we can go too Guardiola’s point of view to contemplate the panoramic view of the entire Delta.

Still, hiking enthusiasts should hike up to La Foradada, at 655m above sea level. It is a tour with little difficulty and impressive views.

We’ll find it on our way to Poble Nou del Delta “House of Whip”, one of the most iconic buildings in the Delta. It was built in the late 1920s by hunters who settled in the area, attracting a large number and variety of birds. In fact, one of its rooms currently houses the museum of ornithology.

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Sant Jaume d’Enveja and Buda Island

Following the route in the direction of Trabucador (Moll del Trabucador, by the way, is the perfect place for a seaside snack), we’ll drive to Punta de la Banya: The most important bird nesting place in the Mediterranean.

Then we will drive to Sant Jaume d’Enveja, where there is a wide range of sports activities and three beaches. Crossing the town, we will be able to cross the Ebro river over the modern Lo Pasador bridge. one of the most beautiful images of the flow in your mouth.

The road parallel to the river Illa de Buda, the largest in Catalonia. It is protected and opens its doors only for Sant Pere on 29 June. You need an explicit authorization for access for the rest of the year. Birds, horses, eucalyptus trees and rice populate this 30,000-hectare and five-kilometer-long environment.

Fangar Lighthouse

But on the left we will find the Garxel lagoon: a group of small islets and lagoon. Further left, La Marquesa and Punta del Fangar beach, The northernmost part of the delta and a surface of sand dunes with a symbolic lighthouse you can’t miss.

L’Apulla It may be the last stop on our route, where we will find one of the best places to relax and enjoy a nice pilaf with a view. Bassa de les Olles. about The smallest lagoon of one of these impressive natural parks.

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