Sunset in the Ebro with cava and “pastisset”

What will we see?

— Upstream

State Bridge

Monument to the Battle of the Ebro

Historical facade of the river (Episcopal Palace + Cathedral + Castle of la Suda)

Xiquina Island and river bank forest.

— Downstream

Red Bridge or Greenway Bridge and Millennium Bridge

River bank forest

Illa dels Bous (Bulls island)

— Wildlife

We will be able to see the typical fauna of the Ebro river, many aquatic birds and other birds. Common are kingfishers and grey and purple herons, water chickens, white herons and bee-eaters. Depending on the time of year, we will also see cormorants, black kites and river turtles.

— What are we going to tell you?

Along the way, the guide will tell the story of the “llaguts”, traditional boats that crossed the Ebro in hundreds until the middle of the 20th century manned by “los sirgadors” and helped by the “Camí de Sirga”.

You will also learn about the history of Tortosa, a city that is more than two thousand years old, and the importance of river transport in its economic splendor.

The various historical buildings that can be seen from the river will serve as a link for the narration. Different anecdotes will help us make this tourist cruise more enjoyable and fun.