EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SANT CARLES DE LA RAPITA

Sant Carles de la Ràpita is in the area of the Montsià in Tarragona Catalonia. The town is located south-west of the Delta del Ebro, which is a saltwater delta region with beautiful nature and wildlife. The town was founded by Charles III of Spain as a port for the trade with the Spanish colonies, The town is famous and known for the production of rice and salt and one excellent to eat the best paella in Spain. It has a large fishing fleet, important economical income for the region is the rice production and fishing industry, specialized in shellfish and prawns. During the last 10 years, it developed and invested in a tourist centre with beautiful walking boulevards. The beaches and nature made the town attractive for tourism as well as the beautiful delta. You can cycle beautifully around the Delta de Ebro and enjoy the long sandy beaches and different type of birds. The mussel restaurants where you can only come by boat in the summer are very popular. Many yacht owners use the beautiful marina with all facilities and a large swimming pool. Of course, there are many entertainment venues and beach clubs in the summer. The attractive thing about Sant Carles de la Rapita is that it is a Spanish village, with lots of nature, possibilities for a successful holiday.