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Around and About
There is so much to see and do here that visitors are spoilt for choice. This region provides a wealth of opportunities for different activites and interests to suit everyone. However, if you just want a lazy, peaceful, relaxing, holiday, then it's perfect for that too!
Nature and Wildlife |
Fishing |
From the Delta to the valley of the River Ebro to the mountain ranges around, there is a wealth of flora and fauna to be discovered.
The Delta is an amazing area which is the most important wetland area on the Mediterranean coast. It is rich in flora and fauna. Water birds are abundant here and with its towns, sandy, unspoilt beaches and lagoons it provides an unforgettable experience. Perfect for cycling (it has no hills!)
For birdlovers, every season brings a breath-taking number of birds to be seen. In the garden of Casa Ribera we have seen: Bonelli's Eagle (these nest upriver), nightingales, golden orioles, red-necked nightjar, osprey, woodpeckers, Sardinian warblers amongst many others. The Scops owl provides a regular night-time serenade and hoopoes are very regular visitors. For an idea of the birds that can be seen around here, have a look at our birdwatching diary and for a list of the birds it is possible to see in the region, click here
Birdwatching activities can be undertaken on your own or with guided tours (see Audouin Birding Tours below). Useful websites are
A Coastal Guide to the Ebro
A guide to the Ebro
Audouin Birding Tours A guide to the Natural Parcs of Catalonia
Els Ports Habitats |
The River Ebro is famous for its fishing, particularly for the huge Wels catfish found in abundance here, often weighing in at over 100 lbs. Carp, roach, barble, mullet, bass and Zander are also found in very large sizes.
Seafishing and fly fishing are also available.
Excursions can be arranged for guests staying at Casa Oddie and Casa Terrapico
Fishing licenses are required, but they are easy to obtain. Most of the companies offering excursions are happy to obtain your license for you before you arrive.
There are a number of different companies available which can organise any type of fishing excursion to suit you. Amongst these are
Catfishing Adventures
Catfishing on the Ebro
Ebro Catfish Excursions
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Fish caught in March |
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146 lb catfish caught June 08 by one of the guests with Natalie of Catfishing Adventures |
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Sport |
Sightseeing and Tourism |
Mountain biking and 4 x 4
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The whole area is absolutely ideal for cycliing and mountain biking, whether along the purpose built Via Verde, around the Delta, or up in one of themountain ranges close by. (The Spanish national team train regularly around here). |
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There are many companies which offer biking, from just the hire of bikes to fully guided tours with pick up. The Via Verde follows the old railway line and provides a surfaced road for cycling. It passes over rivers, through tunnels, viaducts and villages and the Font Calda sanctuary. |
Companies offering biking and 4 x 4 experiences include
Natura y Aventura offer a whole range of activities, including mountain biking, 4 x 4 vehicle excursions, photographic safaris as well as a whole range of adventure sports and guided activities.
Parcs Naturel dels Ports organise climbing and biking excursions and provide a host of routes.
Gubiana offer excursions into the Els Ports range on foot or by 4 x 4 along with other activities
Esgambi organise cyclling tours with pick-up, as well as other activities including climbing
Hiking
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Guided tours, or do-it-yourself, round the town, along the beach, over mountains or follow the river. The choice here is limitless. |
EbroTours is a local company run by an English couple who offer guided walking trips in the Els Ports Natural Parc mountains.
Gubiana also offer excursions
Detailed maps are available from a range of places showing the many hiking routes around here.
Watersports and Beaches
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The beaches of the Costa Daurada are beautiful and diverse. Choose the sandy beaches of San Carlos (amphibious chairs available for free for disabled) or the rocky coves by L'Hospitalet de L'Infant. All are clean, safe and with full facilities including lifeguards. A wide variety of watersports are available both in the sea and on the river. |
Jetskis are available to hire at various points along the coast
Kayak tours alone or accompanied with Deltaventur
Canoe around the lagoons and reed beds of the Delta
Scuba diving and various other watersport activities are all available within easy reach of our properties.
Horse Riding
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From short lessons to horseback excursions on full-moon nights, what better way to experience Catalonia! There are a number of riding stables in the area. |
Climbing
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The Els Ports mountains offer a wealth of different climbs and associated activities. There are many companies around which offer a whole range of packages. |
Esgambi organise a range of activities in this region including canyoning, Tyrolean traverse, climbing, potholing, bungee jumping.
Rogles Aventura offer biking, hiking, climbing, canoeing or archery along the lower Ebro region
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Museums and Places of Interest
The Rice Fields Natural Park
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The EcoMuseum looks at this important wetland area. It also has an aquarium. |
Miravet & Castle
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A beautiful town, famous for its ceramic potteries and beautiful castle of the Knights Templars |
Picasso
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Centre Picasso is a 16th century house at Horta de Sant Joan where Picasso spent many summers |
The Montsia Museum
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Based in Amposta, the Montsia Museum has a collection of archaeological, ethnological and natural history items, including a Rice Hall. Rice is an important product of this region and there are many opportunities to discover how it is grown and harvested, including trips into the rice fields on boats pulled by horses or by horse-drawn cart. |
Benifallet Caves
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An excellent trip to see stalactites, stalagmites, ice runs, curtains and prehistoric cave paintings in the mountains near Benifallet |
Tarragona
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This beautiful town, with its Roman heritage is located near to Reus and PortAventura. Easily accessible by car or train this town is well worth a visit. Tarragona hosts a wide range of exhibitions and in 2012 will be the Capital of Culture. There are museums and early archaeological treasures, all within easy reach of the beach. The town website gives a great deal of information about is facilities. |
Amposta
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Amposta is a large town situated not far from the coast, the Delta and the seaside resort of San Carlos de la Rapita. It hosts many of the facillities featured above. |
Barcelona
Barcelona speaks for itself and although it is a 2 hour train journey (trains are excellent in Spain and cheap) it's really not worth taking a car into the city. If you can fit this into your holiday it is a very worthwhile experience
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A tour of Gaudi architecture is an absolute must |
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Nou Camp
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A must for every football fan, FC Barcelona's home ground provide an excellent tour. |
Port Aventura and Caribe Water Park
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Within easy striking distance of Tortosa either by car or by the excellent and cheap train system, Port Aventura and the Caribe Water Park need more than a full day to appreciate them. Packed with rides and thrills, this adventure park has a range of facilities. Book tickets online before your holiday |
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