La Rápita

Situated on the Costa Dorada on the southern side of the Delta d'Ebre.

Here you can enjoy a holiday with something for everyone, different from the rest.

La Ràpita has a warm Mediterranean climate. The temperature throughout the year is an average of 22°C (from 12°C in January to 32°C in July and August).

In total, there is between 500 and 600 mm of rain throughout the year, with a minimum of 22 mm in July to a maximum of 70 mm in April.

Here you can enjoy a holiday with something for everyone, different from the rest.
Full of sun, sea and relaxation.

Click here for a virtual tour of La Ràpita and its surroundings

"Enjoy the sunny side of life"

The village

With its wide, golden beaches, this is exactly what you can expect from the Costa Dorada.
La Ràpita is an authentic Spanish village bordering the nature reserve "Delta del Ebro". Where growing rice, for the delicious paella, is one of the main activities, next to fishing and tourism.
If you are ready for a wonderful sun holiday in Spain, you will quickly feel at home here. The pleasant restaurants, terraces and shops complete the picture.
In addition, during the festival week in July, many activities are organised, including bull runs, fireworks shows, all kinds of folklore parades, etc. .
Something not to be missed.

Food & drinks

La Ràpita, is regarded as the culinary capital of the region; especially the seafood here is delicious! There are plenty of restaurants, tapas bars, etc., where you can have breakfast, lunch or dinner at every level (fast food, tapas, family restaurans and high-end culinairy restaurants).
Some examples are:
Breakfast: Adam’s, Green, Lo Cafe del Barri, Artisans, Masdeu, Tradicionarius, etc.,
Lunch or diner:  Taberna Dalmau, Restaurant Las Palmeres, Restaurant Can Batiste, Restaurant Varadero, Restaurant Bar Espagnol, Marieta Taperia, Tapasanta, Pizzeria Bonsai, La Torre de Pizza, etc..
At the sea in the delta d' Ebro you can sail with a boat to L’Avi Agusti where you'll find the best mussels, oysters or Seafood paella. At L’Avi Agusti you can also see how it works within the mussel and oyster hang culture.
The best Ice cream and coffees in town, you'll find at 200 passes from our Holiday Paradise at the Passeig Maritim, at La Vella Al Vent

In Ulldecona you'll find 2 two star Michelin restaurants, L’Antic Moli and Restaurant Les Moles

Cycling in the Delta d'Ebre

You can also make beautiful cycling trips from Casas Sitori. For example, you cycle through the nature park of the Delta de l'Ebre and the mouth of the Ebro river. Large pools of water, marshes and dry land alternate. In bird hides and at the various lookout posts you can observe the various waterfowl and with a bit of luck you will also see a flamingo population settle down.
Of course you can strengthen the inner man along the way in several catering establishments in Poble nou, Eucaliptus, etc. .
 
You can also rent (electric) bicycles in Deltebre with which you can make beautiful cycling trips through the 'Delta d'Ebre'.
Via this link Delta Cleta you can view the possibilities and possibly also reserve your bike immediately.
The website also contains various cycling routes with the corresponding distances.

 

Beach & Sea

On the beach and by the sea you can have a wonderful holiday. The beach is 50 meters away from the apartments in a quiet bay. The soft (sand no stones) seabed slopes gently. You can stand up to 100 meters in the sea. Ideal for all ages and the disabled have also been considered in La Ràpita! There is a disabled place on the beach so that people with a disability can also enjoy the beach, the sun and the sea!
So sunbathe and enjoy among the Spaniards. This means that it is pleasantly busy in the morning and that after 13:00 the beach is completely yours!

There is also a "dog beach" in La Ràpita! This means that part of the beach has been made available to enjoy all the pleasures that the sea brings with it together with your four-legged friend! On the beach you will find several 'chirinquitos' or beach bars where you can relax while enjoying a "fresh" drink and delicious tapas.
In high season there are sunbeds and sunshades for rent on the beach. The boulevard is right on your beach. Here you will find 2 of the best restaurants in the area for a delicious lunch or a romantic dinner with a sea view.....
 

Jardin de Papagayo

Near Peñiscola (in Benicarlo) is the "Jardin del Papagayo": a small zoo mainly focused on parrots that you can feed yourself in the aviaries. But there are also other animals to see, including kangaroos, turtles, water pigs, ring-tailed lemurs, etc. . Super fun for children too!
They also have a 'climbing' route and a western village where the kids can walk among the kangaroos.

www.jardindelpapagayo.com

Peniscola

Peñiscola is located just above the capital of the region, Castellón de la Plana and is known for its 14th century castle which is situated on a huge rock that you can see from far away. The castle, strategically located on a peninsula and built between 1294 and 1307, stands on the ruins of an old Arab citadel. It is a half hour drive by car. You can stroll around and visit shops while you walk up to the castle. The castle is open to the public and offers a beautiful view of the village and often there is also a changing exhibition in one of the castle rooms. In the middle of winter many shops are closed, please take this into account. You can take a boat trip from the port of Peñiscola in "Golondrina" to see Peñiscola from the sea.

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Morella

This beautiful old medieval village is located about an hour's drive inland. Morella is known for its blankets and knitting. You can buy lovely warm sweaters here for the Dutch winter. There are also many special shops. You will also find several museums with archaeological discoveries (dinosaurs and fossils found in the area) and you can visit the castle. It is a nice day trip to see more of the interior of the province of Castellon. Keep in mind that it is a lot cooler in the winter, a cardigan or jacket is not an unnecessary luxury!

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Sanctuario Virgen de la Balma-Zorita

Sanctuary Virgen de la Balma-Zorita is an impressive place to visit and can be combined well with a visit to Sant Mateu or Morella. It consists of half church (built in 1667) and half cave, where of course a Marian apparition took place (otherwise it would not be a "sanctuary"). A shepherd was beckoned to the cave by a light and his paralyzed arm was healed. Since then, the place has been a place of pilgrimage where people went to be delivered from the devil or to be cured of illnesses. At the beginning of the cave there is a small restaurant that is also a hotel. At the weekend the sanctuary is open from 11:00 to 20:00, during the week it is closed at noon (between 13:00 and 16:30) and on Monday all day.

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Markets

Almost every day of the week there is a market in the area. On Saturday there is a market in Sant Carles de La Rapità. Delicious local specialities, Bikini's, paella pans to bedspreads. In short, there is something for everyone.
You have to try a delicious cup of coffee with such a sweet croissant on one of the many terraces.
Mmm enjoy......!!

Click here for the markets in Castellon
Click here for the markets in Tarragona

And a lot more...

Sant Carles de la Ràpita has a lot of activities and attractions for young and old, active and passive which guarantee a pleasant stay.

Click here to discover all the sights and events in the Delta d 'Ebre
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