Council of La Ràpita

Main information

Council of La Ràpita, Port Authority, Ports of Catalonia, Chamber of Commerce of Tortosa, and Tarragona Province Tourism Board collaborate to promote Delta Ebre Port. Located in Ebro Delta Nature Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it offers a perfect port for small and medium-sized cruises. Remarkable wildlife diversity, including 300 bird species like flamingos and Audouin’s gulls, thrives in the wetland. The region’s damp climate and varied waters sustain insect and fish species. Miles of pristine beaches, lagoons, and rice fields create a dynamic landscape. Boat trips, cycling routes, and bird-watching hides provide close encounters with this stunning coastal region.

History

The Terres de l’Ebre region, situated at the mouth of the Ebro River in the Iberian Peninsula, offers a diverse landscape between the sea and the Els Ports Natural Park. It reflects a blend of cultures, including the Moors, Jews, and Christians, and boasts natural treasures like the Ebro Delta Natural Park, beaches, and mountains of Els Ports Natural Park. Covering 367,729 hectares with a population of 190,000, it is a haven for outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking, and kayaking. Recognized as a Biosphere Reserve in 2013, it showcases a rich cultural and natural heritage, providing unique experiences away from the typical tourist destinations.

Philosophy

Delta Ebre Port works with international port and commercial companies in the tourism sector (business associations, hotel and restaurants, cultural associations, etc.) to improve the range of tourism choices in southern Catalonia and adapt them to the needs of cruise ships stopping over here.

Company information

Covered Geographical Area :
La Ràpita, The Ebro Delta Natural Park and Terres de l’Ebre region.

Other Information :
The main aim of Delta Ebre Port is to promote the port of La Ràpìta as a port for cruise ships. Delta Ebre Port is a group of organisations and public bodies: the Port Authority of the Catalan Government (Ports de la Generalitat), the Tarragona provincial council Tourism Board (Patronato de Turismo de la Diputación de Tarragona en las Terres de l’Ebre), the Tortosa Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Shipping (Cambra de Comercio, Industria y Navegación de Tortosa), and the La Ràpita town hall. This network, which includes port authorities, local authorities and tourism firms, aids communication with sea passenger transport companies, offers information from a number of sources, and helps with any necessary administrative paperwork.