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Other things to do
Activities for the whole family, here in the Land of the Ilercavones
Boating…
Along the river Ebro, the traditional communication route. Visitors can hire boats and go up and down the river.
Visit…
- The Delta de l'Ebre Nature Park, the largest wetland area in Catalonia. In the zone surrounding the freshwater lake l'Encanyissada, you will find a shelter called the Casa de Fusta (wood house), both an information point and ornithological museum.
- The Ports de Tortosa-Besseit, a mountainous region nestled between Catalonia, País Valencià and Aragón, a bastion of breathtaking beauty and charming little villages. This area is crisscrossed with long hiking trails.
- The Cardó Massif situated in Baix Ebre, home to landscapes carpeted with Mediterranean forest and bubbling springs, which gave rise to the ancient spa.
- The Serras de Montsià, Laberia and Tivissa.
Taste…
The cuisine of the regions of ancient Ilercavònia, as varied as its country-side:
- Visitors to inland villages can eat lamb, game, or snails washed down by good wines and traditiona pastries.
- Down by the sea, try the delta llagostins (Norway lobsters), its rice dishes and el suquet (mixed fish ans seafood casserole).
- Ribera d'Ebre regional cuisine generally includes ingredients such as beef, chicken, milk-cap mushrooms, artichokes and garden produce. For dessert, the region produces excellent dry fruits.
- In Terra Alta you will find typical Catalan cuisine, as well as regional delicacies such as casquetes de cabell d'àngel (candied pumpkin pastries) and ametllans.
Buy...
- Pottery from Miravet, Benissanet or Ginester.
- Baskets, panniers, brooms and other objects to do with basket weaving from Rasquera, Móra d'Ebre, Roquetes or Alfara de Carles.
- Goatskin products from Gandesa.
