Blog - Cicloturisme al Delta de l’Ebre
Do you enjoy cycling? With children? The Ebro Delta is possibly one of the best places for cycling tourism, and here is why.
The Ebro Delta has an almost completely flat landscape, making it an ideal destination for cycling tourism. Between cycling paths and bike lanes, the Ebro Delta offers a network of almost 1,000 kilometres crossing the wonderful Natural Park.
You can choose between different itineraries that vary in distance and scenery. All you need to do is select a cycling route according to the time (and energy) you want to dedicate to it.
Along the different routes, we cycle around lagoons, cross rice fields, visit museums and stop at several viewpoints to observe the large number of birds living in this spectacular landscape, which changes throughout the seasons.
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If we visit in April, for example, we will be able to see the flooded rice fields, which are a great attraction for many bird species.
Exploring the Ebro Delta by bike is the best way to discover this natural area, with breathtaking and completely flat landscapes offering cycling routes that the whole family will enjoy.
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Useful tips for cyclists
To complete these cycling routes, we remind you that wearing a helmet is essential, and we recommend carrying a backpack with food and water. We also advise bringing repair equipment for possible punctures, a mobile phone, a camera and, of course, binoculars to observe the birds in the lagoons.
Finally, we recommend doing the routes in the morning or late afternoon, avoiding the hottest hours of the day and always using sun protection and mosquito repellent.
Spring is the ideal season to explore the Ebro Delta by bike. The rice fields are flooded, temperatures are still pleasant, and you can peacefully enjoy the spectacular scenery at your own pace. acular al vostre ritme.
The best cycling routes in spring
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Cycling route 1. Mouth of the river – Gaxall – Riumar
A very easy route that can be completed in barely one hour. Be careful with cars, as the road is not reserved exclusively for cyclists and pedestrians.
- Distance: 6.9 km
- Difficulty: easy
- Duration: 1 hour
Cycling route 2. Deltebre riverfront
An ideal and easy route that takes around 2 hours with gentle cycling.
- Distance: 12.8 km
- Difficulty: easy
- Duration: 2 hours
Cycling route 3. Ecomuseum – Fangar
This route passes through Deltebre, Riu Fondo, Fangar Bay and the old Secanella salt flats.
- Distance: 17 km
- Difficulty: easy
- Duration: 4 hours
Cycling route 4. l’Aldea – Carmales – l’Ampolla
This is a longer route than the others. It passes through the Les Olles lagoon and Fangar Bay.
- Distance: 24.3 km
- Difficulty: easy
- Duration: 4 hours
Cycling route 5. Sant Carles de la Ràpita – Casa de Fusta
The route goes through Sant Carles de la Ràpita, Vilacoto and l’Encanyissada.
- Distance: 25.8 km
- Difficulty: easy
- Duration: 4 hours
Cycling route 6. Amposta – Casa de Fusta
The route passes through Amposta, Els Ullals and l’Encanyissada.
- Distance: 27.4 km
- Difficulty: easy
- Duration: 4 hours
Cycling route 7. The Lagoons Route
This route passes by the La Tancada lagoon and l’Encanyissada.
- Distance: 28 km
- Difficulty: easy
- Duration: 4 hours
Cycling route 8. Ecomuseum – Mouth of the river
This trail goes through Deltebre, Canal Vell, Garxal and the Ebro River. Designed as a full-day route, it is useful to bring a bird guide and binoculars to identify the birds living in the Canal Vell and Garxal lagoons.
- Distance: 32 km
- Difficulty: easy
- Duration: 8 hours
Cycling route 9. Delta towpath route
This is the longest route of all. It passes through Amposta, Balada and Sant Jaume d’Enveja. It is designed as a full-day route due to its length.
- Distance: 43.2 km
- Difficulty: easy
- Duration: 8 hours
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