Welcome to Riverside Lodge located on the Ebro
Fishing is a passion at Riverside Lodge and your hosts Mick and Mary Page, both seasoned anglers, invite you to have
a look around their website. When you see what we have to offer at our site we hope you will be inspired enough to
visit it and explore the wonderful world of the Ebro for yourself.
Situated on the banks of this famous
river, near to the rustic village of Riba Roja in the beautiful Catalunyan
countryside it is the place to enjoy fantastic fishing holidays. Five acres
of tranquil surroundings make this a special haven for anglers of all ages
to enjoy the thrill of fishing for massive catfish and carp amongst the
many other species that inhabit these very special waters, be it from a
boat or the bank.
The legendary catfish are present just metres from your room or chalet. Riverside Lodge is just the perfect base for that special angling holiday and pets are most welcome.
Special Offers
We very often have special offers which includes discounts for group bookings. Please click to see the offers we have at present.
The Ebro
A legend in its own lifetime, the River Ebro is a 'must visit' centre for fishermen from all over Europe. Indeed fishermen from all over the world have sat on the banks and waited for the fish to take the bait. The Catfish is the most famous of the species sought by visiting optimists and many very large specimens have been landed. Driving along the valley gives an impression of the size and strength of the river but to really enjoy a boat trip gives the river a whole new dimension.
It starts at Fontibre in the province of Cantabria and flows for 565 miles (910 km) in a souteasterly course to the Mediterranean Sea passing Logroño, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Valencia, Flix, Tortosa, and Amposta before ending in a delta on the Mediterranean Sea in the province of Tarragona. It is the longest river wholly in Spain and the second longest in the Iberian Peninsula. It has the greatest discharge and the largest drainage basin of any Spanish waterway. It is navigable for only 15 miles (25 km) upstream from its delta.
Just along the Ebro River from Riverside Lodge is the recently built Puente de la Barca (bridge), the largest in Catalonia. Underneath is the Club Nautico (Nautical Club) with facilities for canoeing and other sports. Further up the river is the Ermita de Santa Madrona (hermitage), which was built at the end of the 19th century, and the Reservoir, which was inaugurated in 1986 and which has been converted into a very interesting tourist spot, above all for Central European visitors. Here, you can fish for Wels catfish, common carp, pike, perch, black bass and other fish; international competitions are held at this site as well. Thanks to the initiative of private companies, navigation along the Ebro has been developed, and now we can offer boat tours and fishing facilities.
The construction of the reservoir meant that the Ermita de Berrus (hermitage), shared jointly by several towns, had to be moved to a new site. Before the construction of the dams, the River Ebro was a route for shipping goods on sailing boats called LLauts. Two of these boats have been restored for purpose of cultural interest.