Things to Do
Probably the most well known of things to do in Spain, is to attend a Fiesta. Throughout the summer these festivals take place in all of the towns and villages. In Tortosa the two main fiestas are the Renaixement, which takes place towards the end of July and the Sinta which occurs in early September. During the Renaixement Fiesta the whole city becomes medieval with artisans showing off their crafts in the old town, and all of the the townsfolk wearing medieval costume as they promenade through the streets.

Renaixement Fiesta
The Sinta celebrates Tortosa's patron saint and always finishes the week with correfoc and massive firework display over the river. The correfoc is a Catalan tradition in which the participants dress up as demons and devils and run and dance down the Generalitat (High Street) swinging fireworks. To dance underneath the fireworks is said to bring good luck. A correfoc also takes place in July at the end of the fiesta in Roquetes

Correfoc
The main fiesta in Alfara de Carles is at the end of August when bull runs occur on most evenings. These take place either through the streets or in a makeshift arena- and the bulls are not killed !!

Bull run
Other fiestas which take place in the area include the rice harvest in L'Ampolla in early September and the Corpus Christi in L'Atmella when the streets are decorated in flowers.

Flower decorated streets in L'Amettla de Mar
'We both gave this holiday 10/10. We love the area, the weather and the accommodation. It had everything we needed and more. We did nothing all week except sleep, sunbathe and swim in the pool. What more could anyone ask for ? Tony and Christine could not have been more kind and helpful hosts.' D & S July 2007




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