DISCOVERING SOUTH CATALONIA – From the land of castles to the Mediterranean Sea

From the heights of Aragón to the village of Picasso

Distance: 55km / +625m / -528m

At the beginning you will be cycling along a quiet, secondary road until reaching Valdegorfa. From there, you will bike along the green way surrounded by olive trees, vineyards, and lush pine forests. The highlight of today is the long viaduct that crosses the Matarraña River. You spend the night in Horta de Sant Joan, where Picasso used to spend his summers and a small but very interesting museum is dedicated to the master.

From the Nature Reserve of Els Ports to the historic town of Tortosa

Distance: 49km / +227m / -674m

The “green way” cycle path leaves Horta de Sant Joan and goes along the canyon of the river. A succession of tunnels and viaducts are a clear reminder that you are cycling along an ancient railroad. Crossing the Nature Reserve of Els Ports along the old railway line allows you to experience nature to the maximum.  You spend the night in the magnificent parador of Tortosa, a town with a very rich history.

From the orange groves to the coast

Distance: 30km / +128m / -148m

From Tortosa you cycle along the Ebro River, through orchards and along canals. Little by little, you enter into the flatlands of the Ebro where the rice fields are the protagonists. As you approach the sea, the landscape starts to change into wetlands. Your hotel is in the coastal town of Sant Carles de la Rapita where you can go to the beach, stroll along the harbour, and enjoy a delicious paella

The beaches and birdlife of the Ebro Delta

Distance: 47km / +126m / -138m

From the beach town of Sant Carles de la Rapita, you enter deep into the nature reserve of the Ebro Delta, where you will cycle along the marshlands and small villages. Birdlife here is so plentiful, you will be able to spot flamingos, ibis and many more species. After a day of easy cycling, you arrive at the coastal town of L’Ampolla. The harbour, the beaches and the typical relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere are a real treat.

Delta Ebre Nature Reserve

Distance: 56km / +169m / -169m

The last stage is a circular tour in The Nature reserve of the Delta de l'Ebre. The Delta is a huge maze of secondary roads through rice fields, wetlands, lagoons and endless sandy beaches. The delta is a triangular shaped peninsula created by all the organic materials the Ebro has carried in its path.  The Delta Ebro Nature Reserve is one of the largest and most important wetlands of Spain, harboring huge colonies of resident and migratory birds.

Departure day, we hope you enjoyed your stay with us!