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TERRA ALTA
Parc Natural
dels Ports
Paüls
Alfara
de Carles
Els Re gue rs
MONTSIÀ
Xer ta
Aldover
EMD Jesús
Roquetes
Vi nal lop
Campre dó
Ben ifall et
Tivenys
Bitem
BAIX EBRE
TORTOSA
El Perelló
Amposta
RIBERA D’ EBRE
Camarles
l’Ampolla
l’Ametll a
de Mar
Parc Natural del
Delta de l’Ebre
l’Aldea
Deltebre
CATALUNYA
Lleida
Tor tosa
Tarr agon a
Girona
Barcelona
INTRODUCTION
When highlighting the Baix Ebre’s mount ainous features, special attention is often paid to a single
distinctive characteristic which sets it apart from other r egions’ landscapes: the 991.6 km2 that include
the distr icts of fourteen municipalities and one E MD (decentralised municipal entity) . It also brings
together the Els P orts Natural Park with the highest summit in Tarragona, Car o mountain (1,447m)
and the Ebre Delta Natural Park.
On the one hand, the region has wide- ranging landscapes with its coast, beac hes, mountain and
delta plain. On the other, there is the his tor ical significance of this territory as wel l as of the Ebr e
River, an essential element that complements the area’s natur al and human legacy. All this together
makes a visit to the Baix E bre region a most worthwhile trip.
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THE
EBRE DELTA
NATURAL PARK
Measuring 320 km2, the E bre Delta spans
the Deltebre, Camarles, Ampolla and Aldea
mun icip alities. Its inha bitant s live in
peaceful coexistence with the area’s proud
na tur al h er itag e a nd main tain its
conservation. After the Camarga (French
re giona l park ), th is is the W este rn
Mediterr anean’s most important aquatic
ha bitat , an d S pain ’s se cond most
impor tant, a fter the Doñ'f1ana Natural
Park. Due to the vegetation of its brackish
areas, the Council of Europe has declared
it an imp ortan t Europea n area . Th e
European Union has declared it a Special
P rotection A rea for Bird s. In a ddition,
accor ding to the criteria set by the Ramsar
Ag reement and the EC Directive on the
P rotection o f B ir ds, the Ebre Delta’s 8
species of vertebrate fauna place it on an
inter nationally impor tant level as well.
The Generalitat of Catalonia or dered the
Delta Natur al Park to be set up in 1983.
© PN Delta de l’ E BRE :
FLAME NCS, Joa n Gil
Ebre Delt a NP
Inf ormation Centre
Mar tí Buera, 22
43580 DELTEBRE
Tel: 977 489 679
info ecomuseu@wanadoo. es
www.par csdecat alunya.net
© PN Delta de l’ E BRE :
EL GARXAL , M.Ce bo la
Els Ports NP
Inf ormation Centre
A v. Val d e Zafan, s/n
43520 ROQUETES
Tel: 977 504 012
pndelspor ts.dmah@gencat. net
www.par csdecat alunya.net
ELS PORT S
NATURAL PARK
Be tween th e Catalan Mediterranean and
Iberian syst ems, Els P orts Natur al Park
has a ve ry comple x and tr ansition al
landscap e. Th e E ls P ort s ar ea brings
together the diversity and uniquen ess o f
the souther n Catalonia lands located in the
extreme southern Me diter ranean syste m.
It has been declared a Natio nal Hu ntin g
Rese rve.
The Els Ports fauna is especially interesting
due t o the ende mic animals that per tain
specifically to Catalonia, such as the vultur e
and boot ed eagle. A king of the animals,
the Spanish Ibex (cabra hispànica) is on e
of the most impor tant types of this species
with in Catalonia.
Many species of flora are also represented
here: heart of palm, ho lm oak, black pine,
red pin e, bearberry, and beech wood (in
Vallcanera). This is one of the most valuable
natur al aspects of E ls Ports, since it is
one of Europe’s southernmo st lo cations.
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THE TOWNS
TORTOSA
The city of Tortosa is the Baix Ebre capital.
W e suggest visiting the Castell de la Suda
(a p resen t-da y P arad or de Tur isme –
historical tourist hotel). It is surround ed by
five bastions (17th and 18th C) and you can
also see its (14 th C) closed wall. Also worth
seeing is the Santa Maria Cathedr al (14th-
18th C), t he Santa Clara monastery (13t h
C), the P uríssim a monastery (17th C), th e
Princep Gardens and the Episcopal Palace
(1 4th C), amo ngst oth ers. W e also
recomme nd the L lot ja buildings (14 th C),
the Oliver de Boteller, Despuig an d Oriol
P alaces ( 15th C), as we l as the mor e
modern Montagut and Campmany Palaces.
Considered to be one of the most impor tant
exam ples of the Ren aissance era in
Catalonia, a special mention also goes t o
the Reials Col·legis (Royal Schools – 16thC) .
The city of Tortosa also boasts examples of
Modern ism, including the Escorxador and
Municipal Mar ket buildings. As re gards the
city layout, a large part of the historic centr e,
with its med ieval char acter istics, was
declar ed a Historic and Artistic Area in 1976.
W e would like to high lig ht the location
of t he old Jewish quar ter, which is in the
present-day Remolins neighbourhood. The
Mig Camí (17th C) and Coll de l'Alba (15 th
C) hermitages ar e locate d in the outskir ts.
The city ha s ce rtain fluvial characteristics
that ar e typical of th is kind of environme nt
due to the presen ce of the E bre River ,
includin g the river bank for est, aqua tic
species, river beaches and all the spor ts
activities that are popular in this setting .
Town Hall
Pl. Es panya, 1. PC 4350 0
Tel. 977 585 800.
Municip al Tour ism Office
Pl. C ar rilet, 1 Tel: 977 449 648.
Jardins del Príncep 977 442 005
turisme@ tortosa.cat
www.tu rism et or tosa.com
EMD de Jesús (Tortosa)
Pati Immaculada Square, 1
PC 43590 Tel. 977 500 735
emd.jesu s@altanet.org
www.emdjesu s.cat
E.M .D.
(dec entrali sed muni cipa l enti ty )
JESÚS (Tortosa)
We recommend visiting the Sant Francesc
Church (18th C), the Enric d'Ossó Museum
House, the central house of the Companyia
de Santa Teresa de Jesús, th e Rosa Mª
Molas house museum, the centr al house
of the Nostra Se nyora d e la Consolació
Sisters, the Carmelitas, The Cloister, and
the building of Im maculada.
The Sant Bernabé previous S ant Gregor i
dels Molins hermitage (14th C) is located
in the outskirts as is the Comte mills, a very
interesting medieval mill complex. Th ere
are also two watch towers from the old
Eb re River line of defence, the Prior and
Corder towers, both which date back to the
(14 th C), as well as t he histo rical tr ee,
E ucalyp tus Camaldulensis De hnh. .
ALDOV
W e re com mend visiti
Nativitat de Nostr a S en
on the Tossal hill, wh
remna nts of the old c
the river's presence in
long Ebre river beach
beauty of the riverban
must-see. The p ier is
river banks. The Olle
not eworthy as well.
very rocky and er ode
contains a water rese
L’ALDEA
The Santa Maria Chu
Déu de l'Aldea Hermita
interesting visits. They
ancient V ia Au gust a w
milestone which date
the emper or Claudiu
municipality employed
based on watchtower s
la tor re de l'ermita (he
the Candela tower (16
tower, dating back to
with the Burjassénia
classified a s a hist o
owned), and the Beni

ALDOVER
We recom mend visiting t he Ne oclassical
Nativitat de Nostr a S enyor a Chur ch located
on the Tossal hill, wher e the re are also
remna nts of the old cross. As a result of
the river's presence in the municipality, the
long Ebre river beach is wor th a visit. The
beauty of the riverbank for est is a definite
must-see. The p ier is also located on the
river banks. The Olles area is par ticularly
not eworthy as well. It sits insid e the
very rocky and er oded Conca ravine and
contains a water reservoir al year round.
L’ALDEA
The Santa Maria Church and the Mare de
Déu de l'Aldea Hermitage (12th C) are both
interesting visits. They contain r elics of the
ancient Via August a with th e hermitage’s
milestone which dates back to the e ra of
the emper or Claudius (43-44 A D) . This
municipality employed the defence system
based on watchtower s. Four remain today:
la tor re de l'ermita (hermitage tower-12thC),
the Candela tower (16th C), the Burjassénia
tower, dating back to the 12th C, together
with the Burjassénia elm, which has been
classified a s a hist orical tr ee ( privately
owned), and the Benixarop tower (13th C).
Town Hall
Pl. de l’Església, 3 - PC 43591
Tel. 977 473 202
aj.aldover@altanet.org
www.aldover.altanet.org
Town Hall
A vinguda Catalunya, w/out no.
Tel. 977 450 012 - PC 43896
ajunta ment@laldea.or g
www. aldea.alt anet.org
Town Hall
car rer Nou, 4 - PC 43528
Tel. 977 455 005
alcalde@ alf aracar les.altanet .org
www.alfara.altan et .org
ALFARA D E
CARLE S
These municipalities ar e located right in the
Els Ports Natural P ark. Amongst the visits
we re co mmend ar e: the remn ants of the
original S ant Agustí Chur ch and the pr esentday
ba roqu e-style S ant A gustí P arish
Church, built between 1776 and 179 0; the
Toscar ar ea, which is 4 km fr om the to wn
and famo us for its luxu riou sly gre en
land scape; the many water founta ins,
includ ing th e Ullal, Toscar and F er ro
fount ains; as well as various bull far ms.
This area is also home to the Santa Llúcia,
Sa nt Julià (13th C) and Santa Magdalena
(18th C) hermitages.
BENIFA
The Aldovesta Ph
BC), the Iberian t
Roca Roja (6th C.
de Dalt an d Calva
the Convent buildin
parish church (17
The town of Ben
known f or th e be
Aumidiella caves, f
cave, the Sifó cha
the Dos cave, dati
era, as well as the
the Cataclisme ch
catboat that make
E bre River. The
located in the Ben
In 1604, the Car m
set up a monaste
beautiful natural
mineral-medicin al
spa is curr ently be
L’AMPO
In addition to the
infr astruct ure, th
re nowned fo r its
beaches, as well
noteworthy sand b
A vellanes, Cap-roi
ro ck b eaches to
Capella ns, an d
W e also recomme
as cala Maria and
other s.

BENIFALL ET
The Aldovesta Phoenician enclave (7th C.
BC), the Iberian town of Castellot de la
Roca Roja (6th C. B C), the Mare de Déu
de Dalt an d Calvary hermitages (13th C),
the Convent building (neo-Gothic) and the
parish church (17t h C) , amongst other s.
The town of Ben if allet is undou btedly
known f or th e beau ty of its caves: the
Aumidiella caves, for med by the Meraveles
cave, the Sifó chasm, the E. Marigot cave,
the Dos cave, dating back to the Neolithic
era, as well as the Aumidiella Gran cave,
the Cataclisme chasm and the B enifallet
catboat that makes the itinerar y for the
E bre River. The Vall d e Card ó is also
located in the Benifalet municipal district.
In 1604, the Car melite or der, Descalços,
set up a monastery in the middle of this
beautiful natural area, which ha s many
mineral-medicin al water fountains. An old
spa is curr ently being rebuilt here as well.
L’AMPOLL A
In addition to the municipality’ s tourism
infr astruct ure, th e town of l’Ampo lla is
re nowned fo r its many sand and rock
beaches, as well as its coves. The most
noteworthy sand beaches are tho se of Les
A vellanes, Cap-roig and l’Arenal. Interesting
ro ck b eaches to visit includ e B aconé,
Capella ns, an d the A rquit ecte bea ch.
W e also recommend the small coves, such
as cala Maria and cala l'Ascaret, among st
other s.
Town Hall
Town Hall
Major , 1- PC 43512
Tel. 977 462 005
Municip al Tour ism Office:
A v. Lluís C ompanys , 3
Tel. 977 462 249.
aj.benif allet@altanet.org
www.benifallet.altanet.org
Pl. Manel Ferrer, 3.- PC 43895
Tel. 977 460 018
Municip al Tour ism Office:
pl. González Illa, w/ out no.
Tel. 977 593 011.
info @ampolla.org
www.ampolla.or g
Town Hall
Sant Joan, 55. PC 43860.
Tel. 977 456 000
Municip al Tour ism Office:
Sant Joan, 55.
Tel. 977 456 477
977 456 329
turisme@ ametllamar.com
www.ametllamar.cat/turisme
L’AMETLLA
DE MAR
L'ametlla De Mar has 16 Km of an only coast
for its wealth landscape, full of crystal clear
creeks of water , so me of white and fine
sand, of other of stones, wit h clif fs where
the pine s ar rive until touche s the sea .
The m ore distinguishe d place s to visit ar e
its fishing por t, with the typical auction o f
fish, the Museum o f Popula r Pottery an d
the Castle of Sant Jor di d'A lfama. The
gast ronom y f rom l'A metlla de Mar it‘s
recognized inter nationally by their sea local
dishes, like the arr ossejat, t he rossejats
nood les and the suque t o f cale ro fish,
among many others.
The most outsta nding activities ar e th e
hiking for the GR-92 of the coast and the
diving. The sleep local festivities for the
Candelera (of 1 to the 5 F ebr uary), although
l'Ametlla de Mar is a party dur ing all th e
year,wit h cultur al, ludic and sport activities
that they will make it still t o enjoy a stay
more pleasant (consult the agenda on th e
web pag e: www.ametllama r.cat/tur ism e).

Publish er:
Con sell Comarcal del B aix Eb re
C/Barcelona 152 • Torto sa 43500
Tel. 977 445 308
www.ba ixebre.cat
turisme@baixeb re.cat
THE BAIX EBRE
REGION
CAM
We advise
castle of
period, th
the 1 2th c
floor, that
with antiq
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the Ebre
days it of

CAMARLE S
We advise you the visit to the towe r or
castle of Camar les, originally o f A rab
period, that it was constructed again in
the 1 2th century. The tower, of cir cular
floor, that until little ago it was surrounded
with antique bu ild ings with me dieval
constructive elements, it has been adapted
to be visited with the construction of an
oriel on th e super ior pa rt, f rom wher e
a gr eat pano ramic view of the Delta of
the Ebre is appr ecia ted, that with clear
days it offers some spectacular vie ws.
Town Hall
car rer vint, 20. - PC 43894
Tel.977 470 007
aj.camarles@altanet.org
Municip al Tour ism Office
Carrer 31, w/out no. Tel: 977 47 00 40
turismecamarles@tinet .cat
www.camarles.es
Town Hall
© DUNES , M.Cebo la
Pl. 20 de maig, 1
PC 43580 DELTEBRE
Tel. 977 48 93 09
turisme.d elt ebre@altanet.org
www.deltebre.net
Information center
© PONT MOROS , LLuís E na
Ecomuseu P.N del Delt a de l'Ebr e:
Dr. Martí Buera, 22 .
Tel. 977 48 96 79.
© FLAMENCS, LLuís E na
DELTEBRE
This mun icipality is located r ig ht in the
middle of the beautiful Ebre Delta. We
recommend: a stroll along the r iver and
a stop at the vie wpoint fr om the Mirons
mill; the Canal Vell lagoon, an ar ea rich
in fauna; the mouth of the E bre River, the
Garxall a rea a nd El Pont del Rei (King
Bridge), amongst others.
Chara cteristic of the land scape, the
Delta beaches are long expanses of
fine, de se rt - like sa nd, where one will
see fixed and moving dunes, the Fangar
point mirages, as well as the Marquesa
and Rium ar be aches. The Eb re Delta
Natur al P ark E comuseum is the welcome
and informat io n centr e of visitor s and
informa tion. W here th ey repr oduce on
the fr ee air, the main ones ecosyste ms
of the Delta.
PAÜL
As part of t
municipality
by their step
They cur ve
where the e
(possibly 13
this church is
of Arabic o r
is located in
one can visi
back to the
fountain, whi
As Paüls is
will find man
the Montsag
Morellar fou

PAÜLS
As part of the Els P orts Natur al Park, this
municipality has unique streets, characterised
by their steps, narrow width and pavement.
They cur ve around to the to p of the town,
where the early-Gothic Santa Maria Church
(possibly 13th C) is located. W ith one nave,
this church is situated on the site of the castle
of Arabic o rigin. The Sant Roc leisure area
is located in the municipality's outskirts. Here,
one can visit the Sant Roc hermitage, dating
back to the 18th cen tury and the Sant Roc
fountain, which has sixteen spouts.
As Paüls is r ich in un derground water, one
will find many water fountains here, including
the Montsagre, Ulals de la V all, Glòries and
Morellar fountains.
Town Hall
Plaça Major, 3.- PC 43593.
Tel. 977 492 283
aj.pauls@ alt anet.org
www.pauls.oasi.or g
Town Hall
A v. Lluís C ompanys , 2 - PC 43519
Tel. 977 490 072
Tourism Office
Av. Lluís C ompanys , 2
Tel. 977 491 021
aj.perello@alt anet .org
www.elperello.cat
EL PERELLÓ
We sug gest visiting the medieval town’s
physical remnan ts. Mo st noteworthy ar e:
the Cuitora and the Panave ra, a set of
Roman wells; th e win dmill , dating ba ck to
the 17th centu ry (since rebuilt); the parish
church dedicated to the V irgin Mary of the
Assumption (16 35); and four kilometres of
Roman road ruins. Having been declared a
World Her ita ge Site (Upper Palaeolithic),
the Cabra- Freixet ca ve painting s are of
special intere st as well. Lastly, th e coast
consists of 3 km of small r ock beache s
crossed over by the GR-92 footpa th. The
tr aditio nal ho ney pr oduct ion an d the
var ie ties of flowers, o range t rees and
rosemar y are additional points of interest.
ROQUE
Located to the r ight
municipality includ
Natural P ark. The
located by the P laça
de la S èquia, whi
older str uctures. T
old Town Hall ( 18
market (1892) are
are th e Torre d'e n
Mar quès and Hor
ho mes . Loc ate
municipality, the E
studies the physica
that occur in t he s
town of Roquetes
of Els Ports Natur a
TIVE NY
We suggest visiting
Church (179 3), loc
to the left of the E
this building is a co
and Neoclassical. T
leather and boxwo
par ticular ly notew
1760, the Car me he
the municipality. It
to an in vocation
the Descalços de C
L’assut
Situate d in middle
majestic Assut (15
the towns of Tivenys
370m in length and
engineering structu
collects water for th

ROQUE TES
Located to the r ight of Ebre, this expansive
municipality includes part of the E ls P orts
Natural P ark. The original town centre is
located by the P laça del P ou and the Carrer
de la S èquia, which a re sur rounde d by
older str uctures. The Chur ch (1 829), the
old Town Hall ( 1881) and th e municipal
market (1892) are all worthwhile visits, as
are th e Torr e d'e n Gil i de Traval, Vall del
Mar quès and Hort de Cruells a ncestral
ho mes . Loc ate d just o uts ide t he
municipality, the Ebr e Obser vato ry (1904)
studies the physical interaction phenomena
that occur in t he sun-ea rth system. The
town of Roquetes is situated in the heart
of Els Ports Natur al P ark.
TIVE NYS
We suggest visiting the 3-nave Sant Miquel
Church (179 3), located with in the to wn
to the left of the Ebre River. The style of
this building is a combination of Bar oque
and Neoclassical. The traditional potter y,
leather and boxwood production are also
par ticular ly notewort hy. Dating back to
1760, the Car me hermitage sits just outside
the municipality. It was built in response
to an in vocation fr om the S ister s of
the Descalços de Cardó Carmelite Order.
L’assut
Situate d in middle of the Ebre River, the
majestic Assut (15th C) is divided between
the towns of Tivenys and Xerta. Measuring
370m in length and 7m in height, it is an
engineering structure of Arabic origin that
collects water for the two irrigation canals.
Town Hall
Av. de la Diput ació, w/out no.
PC. 43520 - Tel. 977 501 511.
Els P orts NP Information Centre
Av. Val de Zafan, w/ out no. 43520
Tel: 977 504 012
ajuntament@roquetes.es
www.ro quetes.es
Town Hall
Ab adia, 10 - PC 43511
Tel. 977 496 233
aj.tivenys@ altanet.org
www.tivenys.altanet.org
Town Hall
Plaça Major, 13 - PC 43592
Tel. 977 473 005.
aj.xerta@altanet .org
www.xerta.altanet.org
XERTA
Town placed in the right of the Ebre some
12 km upstrea m o f th e city of Tort osa.
To our visitors we recommend to enjoy calm
walks fo r the near the river in mor e o f
conte mplating th e m agnificen t wor k o f
hydraulic engineering of the Weir of Xerta.
Other p laces of interest in visiting ar e
the difere nt existing state ly houses how
they are Casa P au, Casa Ceremines, Casa
Ravanals and other. They can also visit the
church of the Assump tio n with her belfry
crowned vigíes of the vilage with the 4 dogs
and enjoy a wonderful stay in the Hotel Villa
Retir o Resor t 5*, antique colonial house t o
the outskirts of the population.
Baix E
The Green Rou
outdoors and n
hiking and hors
for everyone, w
With a length of
of Roquetes, E
St. Joan, Ar nés
bicycle. It is als
Bot and Fontca
Emergency tele
Botiga del Ren
Tel. 9 77 44 09
www.fest ad e
info@fest ad

Baix Eb re GRE EN ROUT E
The Green Routes are an ideal w ay to promote a new cu lture amongst the comm unity: a cultu r e that thrives on leisur e, sport, the fresh
outdoors and non-motorised transport. S ince their use is oriented towards the entire public, the Routes encourage the sports of bicycling,
hiking and horseback riding. They also play a key educational role, especially for youth, as their biggest benefit is guaranteed accessibility
for everyone, with no age or physical ability r estrictions.
With a length of 23 km, the Baix Ebre Green Route starts in the town of Tortosa, runs along the Ebre River and goes thr ough the municipalities
of Roquetes, E MD de Jesús, Aldover, Xer ta and Benifallet, where it meets the Terra Alta (Pinell de Brai, P rat de Comte, Bot, Horta de
St. Joan, Ar nés ) tram. Its elevation difference is 45.6 m and the level of dif ficulty is low , making it easy to acc ess on foot, horseback or
bicycle. It is also disability accessible. We suggest wearing good shoes and bringing a water bottle, spare tyr e and torch. The Aldover, Xerta,
Bot and Fontcalda municipalities have drinking water points.
Emergency telephone number s: fire brigade (085) , emergencies ( 112), ambulances (061) and S anitat Respon (902 111 444)
Botiga del Renaixement
Tel. 9 77 44 09 01
www .f est ad elrenaixement.org
info@fest adelrenaixemen t.org
Baix Ebre Regional Coun cil
C/ Barcelona, 152 . C P 4 3500
Tel: 9 77 44 53 08
www baixebre.cat
turisme@baixeb re.cat
www.viasver des.com
RENAIS SANCE FESTIVAL
The arrival of the 16th ce ntur y will be br ought to life once agai n in the city of Tortosa. Banners wi ll fly, with the V egueria de Tortosa flag in
front, transporting us thr ough time to the splendour of a 16th century city. The Tortosa community decorates the streets and their house fronts
with garlands, stoles, damasks, torches and candles. The balconies, windows and door s are adorned with foliage and the 16 th -century city’s
banner is hung.
A specialised information point, run by the organisation, is open all year round in the old town: La Botiga del Renaixement (The Renaissance
Shop). Advising regarding dress, gastronomy, decor ations, heraldr y, music, etc. has enhanced the event’s hi storical r igour and participation,
resulting in a lar ge, varied and enthusiastic group of volunteers