Local Places of Interest
Flix
Flix is quite a large town with approx 3,000 inhabitants. The medical centre is open 24 hours and it has its own ambulance. The
nearest hospital is only 20 minutes away at Mora d`Ebre.
There are many shops in Flix including: butchers, fishmongers, 2 chemists, 3 Banks, 3 shops selling electrical domestic goods, bars, restaurants, a library, 2 ironmongers/do-it-yourself shops, a builders yard, and 3 supermarkets.
Market day in Flix is Tuesday and Thursday mornings, the latter being the biggest. As well as many stalls offering a wide range of goods, there is a splendid indoor market where you can buy fresh fruit/vegetables, fish and meat.
There is a train station where you can get trains to Barcelona or Madrid.
Riba Roja
Riba Roja is a lovely country village, with a rural setting and wooded hills and extends along the two banks of the River Ebro. It measures 100km² and has a population of almost 2,000 inhabitants. It is 63km from Lleida, 75km from Reus, 90km from Tarragona, 190km from Barcelona and 185km from Zaragoza.
Positioned on a hillside overlooking the Ebro valley, Riba Roja offers all that is required for the perfect fishing break. During the day, the river provides an ample day's fishing, and during the evening Riba Roja is the perfect retreat to rest, relax and recover!
There is a small selection of bars and restaurants, including Jordy, Bar Pota and Mercury, which provide local cuisine and beverages at reasonable local rates. There are also small convenience shops and a bakers where you can buy all you daily necessities, and a bar offering e-mail and internet access.
A recently built public swimming pool provides entertainment for families and the beautiful Spanish weather is ideal for sunbathing.
First records of settlements date from the Neolithic period and the Bronze Age. Remains have also been found from the Iberian period, the Roman period and the Middle Ages. In the 13th century, the town was handed over to the Order of the Knights Templar. The town saw its most prosperous era in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Touring the old town's narrow streets, paved with stones from the river, we arrive at the ruins of teh Castle dating from the 12th century. The Mirador de la Pena (lookout point) was part of this castle, located on a rock; it provides a lovely view of the Ebro. Next is the Museo Etnologico (Ethnological Nuseum) where you will find a reconstructed house and tools from the early 20th century. Finally, we come to the Ayuntamiento (Town Hall), which was built some seventy years ago.
Tarragona
Tarragona Spain, the Roman port city of Tarraconense, is located near the coast in the Spanish region of
Catalonia southwest of Barcelona. It offers an old quarter (Part Alta), a Romanesque-Gothic transition style
Cathedral built in the 12-14th centuries, a distinctive cuisine, and fine beaches outside the city.
The old city is built on the southern side of a rocky hill, 67 meters high, wich slopes gently down to the sea on the left bank of the Francolˇ river. The old quarter, known as the Part Alta, is surrounded by Roman walls on three of its four sides. It is here that most of the city's historic m˘numents, religious and government buildings are located. A pleasant broad avenue, the Rambla Nova, runs through the middle of the modern area, the last stretch commanding a fine view over the sea. It is part ofthe Eixample or "extension" district, built from the mid-19th century onwards following the demolition of part the old walls. At the southern end, round the Port of Tarragona, which handles very large amounts of commercial cargo, is the harbour area and beyond this again El Serrallo, a district of sailors and fishermen. The urban area has spread out beyond the edge of the city centre, mostly towards the east and west.
Tortosa
This is the main city south of Tarragona and has a cosmopolitan population with residents from all over the world.
Divided by the River Ebro the city has developed on both banks with the historical part centred around the Cathedral. The Jewish Quarter has many splendid buildings wtill in place and these are being sympathetically preserved within the new, comtemporary restructuring that is ongoing.
Tortosa is actively promoting iteself as a vibrant shopping and business centre and has several multi-cultural events. There is also the Rennaissance Week which takes place every July.
With plenty to offer those who like to enjoy their recreational time, Tortosa is a growing centre.
Reus
Considered to be the centre of the Modernist movement, Reus is a fast developing centre for those looking to visit. In amongst the historical Modernist buildings there are many well designed office buildings and many well established shops.
Reus is also the home of a thriving theatre and music community with two well patronised theatres and several music festivals.
The Ebro Delta
This area is the largest wetland in Catalunya and is second only to the Carmargue district of France in its importance to the aquatic wildlife of Europe. Made up of rich fertile soil brought downstream by the river Ebro, large biologically rich lagoons, salt marshes and long sandy beaches, the Delta is an important economical area for Catalunya. Crossed with roads, paths and canals, the Delta provides residents and visitors an opportunity to see exotic birds wading alongside common seagulls and egrets, and rice, more commonly associated with the Far East, growing next to the more usual vegetables.
Cambrils
A beautiful seaside town, Cambrils has developed along the coastline towards Salou. A busy marine parade provides the holiday maker with a wide variety of shops and restaurants.
Those in search of a good meal may be confident of finding a restaurant providing the tupe of food you are looking for. Here Chinese restaurants are side by side with Italian pizza parlours, Japanese restaurants, Indian curry houses and the tradional Spanish/Catalan fare.
Basic tourist souvenir shops are cheek by jowl with the more exotic and a visit to Cambrils should include a trip to the Emerald Museum.
With a large resident population. Cambrils is not dependant upon the tourist season to keep its economy afloat. A fishing fleet anchors alongside tourist signtseeing boats, and mobile phone operators are next to kebab shops.
Falset
The main town of the Priorat district, Falset is the centre of the tourist trail for wine lovers. Here you can find all the famous vineyards and cellars who export the major part of the wine produced to countries all over the world.
With beautiful valleys and soaring mountains to gaze upon, the whole Priorat area is a joy to visit and is developing a successful tourist industry. Each year there is a hugely successful Wine Festival which is held in May. It is possible to tour vast numbers of marquees and tast the most expensive wines produced in Spain, all for free!
Salou
The tourist centre of Tarragona, Salou has long been a popular spot in the package holiday market. Filled restaurants, bars and nightclubs Salou is starting to stay open during the winter months too.
Activity parks and theme parks are all around and Port Aventura is a credible choice for those who do not want to go to Disneyland, Paris.
Long sandy beaches offer miles of space for 'bucket and spade' brigade whilst clubbers can stay out until breakfast.