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 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.
correfoc
The major fiesta in the small town of Alfara de Carles takes place at the end of August, when the bulls are run through the town on most evenings.
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 carpeted streets in L'Ametlla
The Els Ports Natural Park contains many tracks which are suitable for walking and rambling in order to enjoy astounding mountain views and the flora and fauna of the area. We keep guide books and maps within the apartment in order to assist with your planning of these.
The GR7 is also accessible just a few kilometers away.
Tony is also pleased to offer guests a series of short walks available with himself and dog, Millie. These usually take place out of the heat of the day, either in the morning or late afternoon.
Mountain Track near the Finca