ROUTE GARXAL DESEMBOCADURA

1-WELCOME

We have designed this interactive map to offer our clients the possibility of easily knowing a small part of our company and the wonderful surroundings of the DELTA DEL EBRO NATURAL PARK

This circuit is a guide, an invitation to visit these very special places, you will find recommended stopping points and through a QR you can expand your visit with information of interest.

There are 5 essential points and during the tour look at the information panels if you want more information, it is a circular circuit of 5.24 km without difficulty and suitable for all audiences

We start from our base, DELTANATUR Complex.

Deltanatur is an adventure activities company and Guided tours located on Riumar Beach in the heart of the Ebro Delta created in 2010. We have a team of native professionals who are in love with these lands, in order to transmit to our clients the history, culture and traditions through feelings that we have for this unusual territory.

We offer adventure sports and family activities in the Ebro Delta .
We also do horseback riding, Excursions through the Ebro Delta , Tourist Routes,
Vehicle Tours , Guided Hiking, Kayak Routes , Paddle Surf Excursions.

You are located facing east, looking at the sea where you can see the golden coast, on clear days we can see the tip of Salou. To highlight in the South-East the Fangar Lighthouse, a point of interest and where movies and video clips have been recorded, U2 for example.

The Ebro Delta is an ideal place to practice adventure sports and family leisure thanks to its special weather conditions and characteristics, large stretches of beach, shallow waters, mild climate and wind. Essential elements to be able to enjoy, train and learn any water sport or spend a day of sun and beach. This beach is called Riumar Beach and has all the security services (RED CROSS) and leisure.

In the North-West you can see part of the Garxal area, where we will go in a few minutes. The so-called Isla Margarita, is currently the only area of the delta that continues to grow, due to the sediments of the sea itself. The delta is in regression due to lack of sediments carried by the river (later on, we will explain the formation of the delta and its main characteristics)

You can continue the tour observing all your surroundings until the next stop, where we will explain the DUNES and we will be located in the Delta.

2- THE DUNES AND THE DELTA OBSERVATORY

During the tour you have been able to observe large mounds of sand, they are called Dunes, and there are mobile or fixed, the vegetation is in charge of fixing these mountains of sand. The dunes act as a natural barrier and are great allies in keeping the coasts and urban centers more protected from adverse weather conditions. Without going any further, the last relevant episode was GLORIA, where the face of the delta changed in a few days.

Os encontrais en un mirador circular situado encima de la misma duna(ver fotografía)Esta zona que observáis es el Garxal, y la Isla Margarita a vuestra derecha, haciendo de punta. Es la única zona que se está creciendo debido a la aportación de arena que arrastra el mar del fondo marino. Es un especio que pertenece al parque Natural y donde habitan diferentes especies de aves.

En cuanto a las excursiones al Delta del Ebro que ofrecemos, tenemos varias opciones para que los clientes puedan disfrutar de nuestros paisajes y de las aves que lo habitan, combinando nuestras rutas guiadas por el Delta del Ebro con cruceros en barco por la antigua desembocadura del río o con salidas en kayak o paddle por el Río Ebro, paseos a caballo por los campos de arroz o rutas en bicicleta, de entre otras opciones para poder disfrutar del Delta del Ebro y la observación de aves en este maravilloso entorno.

The Ebro Delta , is located in the south of Catalonia , encompasses two regions, Montsià (Capital Amposta) and Baix Ebre (Capital Tortosa), belonging to the region called Terres de l'Ebre.
The delta was formed more than 4,000 years ago with the sediments carried by the Ebro river, which is the determining geographical element in its natural and human evolution. Being currently the third most important bird reserve region in Europe (more than 350 different species of the approximately 600 known today in Europe have been detected.
It has a total area of 320 km², of which 80% is rice monoculture, a phenomenon that makes this crop part of the delta's character, both at a landscape, economic, and human level.

En 1983 se declaró El Parque Natural del Delta del Ebro, representa un 20% del delta del Ebro, el 10% restante són los nuclios urbanos y huerta.

Hay que decir que se empezó a cultivar este cereal a partir de 1837, con influencias de población valenciana y aragonesa, esta característica ha dado a la gente del terreno una fusión particular en cuanto a fiestas, costumbres y tradiciones. Se siguen realizando 2 fiestas en homenaje al cultivo de arroz internacional. La Plantada (a principios de abril) y la sega (a principios de septiembre).
Antes de este cultivo la economía se basaba en la sal y el marisco y la población era muy reducida, fue a partir del cultivo de arroz que empezó a establecerse los núcleos urbanos, que representan un 10% del delta actual.

Al estar ubicada en la playa, nuestra empresa cuenta con diferentes alternativas para la práctica y disfrute de los deportes aventura con más auge de los últimos años en el Delta del Ebro, como serían los cursos de windsurf y kitesurf, así como el alquiler de todo el material tablas de windsurf, kayaks, vela ligera y paddle surf.

Sigue el recorrido hasta el siguiente punto para observar las aves, hay que coger el camino de tierra haciendo una curva por la misma arena des de el mirador

3- VISIT GARXAL OBSERVATORY - THE BIRDS OF THE EBRO DELTA

The Ebro Delta Natural Park is the third bird reserve in Europe, the first in Gavina Corsa. We can highlight the area of Punta de la Banya, Punta del Fangar and the Garxal area, where the current mouth of the Ebro River is located and where we are lucky to be located right now.

Of the great variety of birds that we can observe we can highlight, Cormorants, Ardeidos, Flamingos, Spoonbills And Common Ibis, Ducks And Grebes, Rails, Diurnal Raptors, Waders, Gulls, Terns And Terns

In the same viewpoint you can see different panels of birds, we highlight the Flamingo for its majesty, the coll verd and the Corsican Gavina, the first reserve in Europe due to the peculiar characteristic of sandy soil, essential for their nesting. The birds in the Delta nest on the ground and find the ideal conditions to develop and perpetuate themselves.

The flamingo is grayish in color when it is born, then it changes to a whiter color and finally, due to its diet, it takes on such a peculiar pink hue that it astonishes any visitor.

Antes de llegar a la siguiente parada, encontrareis a la derecha un panel informativo de la vegetación salina. Y seguís el recorrido hasta ver el mirador del Garxal, foto adjunta.

4-THE LAGOON AND ITS FISHING

The Lagoons are formed by isolations of large masses of marine water, surrounded by cords of sand and sediments that came from the overflow of the river with its way to the sea or by the abandonment of the old mouths. The Garxal lagoon is the only one currently open to the sea, its combination of fresh and salt water provide a special nutritional richness for the different fish. Its depth is relatively short, from 0.50 to 0.70 cm. We find both freshwater fish sweet, salty and quality in gastronomy is relevant due to its organoleptic characteristics

Of the traditional fishing of the Delta, it is worth highlighting El rall , a net that is collected and held by both hands and the mouth. It is thrown with a circular movement and releasing all the support points in a coordinated manner and causing it to fall into the completely open water due to the counterweight of the weights that it has attached to the end and that help it to open when casting it and also to collapse, trapping the fish that it has managed to cover when throwing it. Ideal for fishing: butterflies, eels, eels, etc.

Tresmall : it is made up of three meshes (hence the name). Both outer ones are of wide mesh and are fitted with more or less straps, while the central one, or linen, is of finer mesh and approximately double. From head to head of the net at the top, there is a rope with cork or plastic floats. And at the bottom, another with weights that will allow the nets to remain vertical once set. When the fish enters, it forms a bag and is stuck.

At each end of the gear the towline is tied with a stone or death on one side and, on the other, a rooster made of corks or other material that floats.

The trammel unit is about 70 meters long by 2.5 meters high.

Ideal for fishing: cuttlefish, sea bass, eels.

Gamber : it is a semicircular wooden device with a net, which is used in areas with very little water and with the hands. It consists of nibbling, taking as much as possible, normally it is done with two people forming a funnel to get the maximum surface area. Ideal for fishing: tench, eels, butterflies, crustaceans. Currently it is no longer used.

Gánguil : it is a conical-shaped device where there are openings inside where the fish enter and can no longer leave. It is planted in a drought zone, canal, lagoon, extending the apparatus to the maximum and fixing it well in the ground, leaving it for a couple of days and turning to see the fish. It takes advantage of the current of the water and of the schools of fish. Ideal for fishing: eels.

Por último decir que las embarcaciones propias de la pesca el lagunas son pequeñas embarcaciones de madera planas, sin calado y la acción es denominada Perxar.

Aquí tenéis varios paneles informativos, que refuerzan la explicación, a 100m también encontráis paneles que explican la regulación de los ecosistemas atreves de la caza.

Seguimos nuestra ruta hasta nuestra última parada. Antes de llegar a mano Izquierda encontrareis un plafón informativo de la migración de aves y otro a la derecha un poquito más adelante historia de nuestras tierras.

5- MOUTH-ILLA DE BUDA- ZIGUART TOWER

Habéis llegado a la última parada recomendada. Hay que subir los escalones de la torre para poder apreciar la belleza del lugar. Hay 3 paneles informativos, una de peces, otro de pesca tradicional y uno de especies invasoras, es recomendable prestar atención, ya que la información es sencilla y muy clara. Después de visitar este espacio singular podéis volver por el camino indicado hasta el punto de salida inicial.

El río Ebro con una extensión de 960 km pasa por siete comunidades autónomas y es el más largo d´España, ya que nace y desemboca en nuestras tierras, un privilegio poder trabajar y vivir junto a su majestuosidad y su belleza.Des del mirador del Zigurat podeis observar la actual desembocadura del Garxal direccon norte

Gola de Migjorn.
La gola de Migjorn fue una de las últimas desembocaduras de los últimos 100 años, ubicada en levante, actualmente es una zona de interés gracias a su afluente del río Ebro, sitio ideal para paseos en kayak y barco de calaje pequeño. Ofrecemos una ruta en barco para visitar la zona.

Isla de buda.
Con una extensión de 1200 h es la isla más grande de Cataluña en actualidad. Su nombre proviene de una transformación fonética de Buga, una planta autóctona de la zona que da nombre al lugar. Actualmente, una parte es propiedad privada y se cultiva arroz .Hay que decir que se empezó a cultivar este cereal a partir de 1837, con influencias de población valenciana y aragonesa, esta característica ha dado a la gente del terreno una fusión particular en cuanto a fiestas, costumbres y tradiciones. Se siguen realizando 2 fiestas en homenaje al cultivo de arroz internacional. La Plantada (a principios de abril) y la sega (a principios de septiembre).
Antes de este cultivo la economía se basaba en la sal y el marisco y la población era muy reducida, fue a partir del cultivo de arroz que empezó a establecerse los núcleos urbanos, la otra pertenece al parque Natural del Delta del Ebro.

Ziggurat viewpoint 
Viewpoint 14 m high, with a Persian style, in homage to the tower of babel, It was built approximately 10 years ago, it is made of wood and its visit is essential, since we have a 360 degree view and we can perfectly appreciate the river mouth Ebro , its contrasts, its colors, fauna and vegetation.

Finally, to recharge your batteries, we suggest you taste the gastronomic richness that our surroundings offer in our restaurant .

DARWING BEACH-DELTANATUR RESTAURANT is located on the beach, the same base of the Deltanatur company. We offer the autochthonous gastronomic product of the Ebro Delta and the season. Our menu is nourished by rice dishes and all the fish and shellfish that our land provides us.

Our winery is from DOTERRA ALTA RESTAURANT DARWING BEACH is designed and thought to taste and delight the visitor with its flavors, smells, customs and to be able to taste the essence of the delta itself.

We have a children's area, terrace, indoor dining room, just 20 m from the beach, with access to toilets and showers. Our range of Cocktails will not leave you indifferent either, just like our store of typical products that once tasted you can buy and take with you to share with your loved ones. Once the delta touches you it's for

Lugares de interés ecológico y turístico. Playa Riomar. Es una de las playas más espectaculares de la zona, junta a la desembocadura del río Ebro y base de nuestras instalaciones. Playa con carácter, con aguas tranquilas, ideal para familias y practicar deportes acuáticos, con todos los servicios turísticos y de seguridad para poder disfrutar y conocer en profundidad el delta. Turismo delta del Ebro