A river of flavours
Enjoy and learn about the rich gastronomy of the Ebro Delta Natural Park
Accompanied by an interpreter guide we will discover the gastronomic delights of the bay (mussels and oysters) and its production. We will discover as well the world of the rice (old utensils, farming and a visit to an old rice mill).
Location
Different areas of the Ebro Delta: Fangar Bay, Alfacs Bay, Ecomuseum, rice fields.
The starting point is the Sant Carles de la Ràpita port.
Paseo Marítimo, s/n
43540 Sant Carles de la Ràpita
Tarragona
Geographical coordinates: 40.614177º / 0.591058º
Duration: 2 nights / 3 days
Price: From 180€ depending on the type of accommodation
Group size: Minimum group size of 2 people and maximum group size of 12 people.
Period: All year except high season: Easter, long weekends, August and September
Type of accommodation: Different types and categories of accommodation are offered: 2nd category camping, two cottages, four 3 stars hotels
Detailed programme:
Day 1: Arrival at your accommodation. Dinner in place or free (depending on accommodation)
Day 2: Discover the culinary delights of the bay.
After an energetic breakfast, we will start the day with a boat trip among the trays of oysters and mussels of the bay in order to understand its functioning. Then, we will head to one of the nurseries, where the guide will explain the cultivation, breeding and collecting of these molluscs. Finally, in these trays, we will enjoy a great tasting of these products, with a good white wine from the area. We will end the morning with a gourmet menu in a restaurant of the Delta.
Day 3: Discover the world of the rice.
After breakfast, we will start the day visiting the Natural Park Ecomuseum, where we will be able to learn about the different tools for rice cultivation. Then, we will stop at a rice field to continue the explanation of this crop. We will finish the day visiting the only wooden mill in Catalonia, the Moli of Rafelet, to know its operation and the process of artisanal and traditional preparation.
What is included?:
- 2 accommodation nights with breakfast or half board (depending on the accommodation chosen).
- Guide service.
- 1 gourmet menu.
- Binoculars, telescope, identification bird guides.
- Entrance fees to museum and mussels tour.
- Telephone assistance for emergencies.
- Travel insurance.
What is not included?:
Travel expenses to the Ebro Delta.
Collaborating companies:
- Delta Turístic Rent
- Molí de Rafelet
- Camping Ampolla Playa
- Allotjament turístic Irismondiu
- Masia Tinet
- Hotel del Port
- Delta Hotel
- Can Batiste
- L’Algadir del Delta
Commitment to biodiversity conservation:
Molí de Rafelet is certified with the Carbon Footprint because they quantified, neutralize and reduce CO2 emissions in their production and cost savings.
