LA RIBERA D’EBRE
La Ribera d’Ebre is a comarca or county in southern Catalonia, stretching some forty kilometres on either side of the river Ebre. A river that cuts through an abrupt landscape dominated by the mountains of Tivissa, Cardó, Pàndols and El Tormo, cutting two spectacular gorges (Pas de l’Ase and Pas de Barrufemes). A river that sadly witnessed one of the bloodiest episodes of the Spanish Civil War.
This is a territory that has kept its rural soul, even though agriculture has shaped the landscape over the centuries into field terraces held up by drystone walls. A landscape that also has a more industrial side, largely concentrated in its northern part. It is therefore an area where nature, history and top-quality produce like wine and olive oil live in harmony. A thousand and one things to see, savour and do in one small area!
HIGHLIGHTS
• Discover the comarca (county) of La Ribera d’Ebre guided by our intrepid team of explorers, a group of people with a wide range of interests. Choose the one that suits you best!
• Combine nature and art, walking, kayaking and more with tasting local produce like wine and olive oil or basketry and pottery workshops.
• Get to know the region in depth with local guides, artisans and farmers.
• Immerse yourself in an undiscovered area packed with charm and well off the beaten track – as well as supporting the local economy.
• Savour local food and drink with gourmet options that blend tradition, local produce and cutting-edge cuisine.
• Enjoy options for a longer stay or create your own way of discovering La Ribera by putting together different break options.
SLOW TOURISM AND SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Discover local history, nature and food and drink with a local guide.
• Connect with local producers and their high-quality products
• Stay in family-run hotels and country accommodation, often owned by local farmers
• Get to know local artisans and their work – and try it for yourself.
• Get crafty and spend a day experimenting with pottery or palm leaves.
• Find out about the everyday life of a farmer by visiting their fields.
• Get off the beaten track and immerse yourself in La Ribera d’Ebre.
• Support the local economy in the different villages.
La Ribera explorers are the different fanciful characters who will introduce you to this little-known area. In a gamified narrative ecosystem, let our explorers guide you to the most remote, hidden spots to savour local produce in the different themed experiences we have to offer.
From the mountains of Tivissa and Cardó to the peaks of El Tormo and the Pic de l’Àliga, from the river Ebre to its mouth, from the castle of Miravet to the Iberian settlement of Kum (Castellet de Banyoles). Let us take you on a journey not just through time, but also through a whole universe of tastes and aromas.
Nature in all its forms is omnipresent in the river Ebre and its mountains. But you can also discover all the authenticity of the local farmers and artisans you’ll visit on the different experiences, and connect with your local guide, who will set out to make you feel like part of the region.
This is a journey to plunge you into a region that is often forgotten but which has held on to its genuine spirit and its natural and cultural heritage. La Ribera d’Ebre is sure to surprise and excite you. Are you ready?
SHORT BREAKS TO ENJOY LA RIBERA D’EBRE
HOLIDAYS TO ENJOY LA RIBERA D’EBRE
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THE MED PEARLS EUROPEAN PROJECT
The Mediterranean as an innovative, integral and unique destination for Slow Tourism initiatives
Most models of tourism in the Mediterranean area are based on mass tourism and follow a fragmented vision of the region as a sum of different markets. Med Pearls aims at internationally positioning the Mediterranean as a unique and integral destination to experience the Med lifestyle through SlowTourism (ST), inviting travellers to discover sustainably and responsibly new destinations while taking time to have direct contact with local communities.
The project delivers a set of 26 new ST products created by local Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and ICT enterprises thanks to financial and technical support called Product Development and Innovation Facilities. The idea is to create similar experiences based on the typology of products and themes agreed among partners, therefore, visitors will live similar experiences, of the same quality, in any of the 13 areas targeted by Med Pearls.
The project addresses both local and international markets, like the USA, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia or Asia, organising a comprehensive commercialisation and marketing strategy.
