Arrival of the Three Kings, L’Ampolla
The three kings arrive at the fishing port of L’Ampolla at 7pm.
Fira Nadela, L’Ampolla
L’Ampolla’s Fira Nadela (Christmas fair) will see stalls line the streets selling Christmas gifts, food and artisan products. You can buy a wristband to take part in tastings and other activities. Opening times: Saturday 11am-2pm; 4pm-9pm Sunday 11am-2pm; 5pm-7.30pm
Christmas carol service
Christmas carol service, Centre d’Entitat, L’Ampolla. Mince pies and mulled wine afterwards.
Christmas Fair, L’Ampolla
Christmas Fair, L’Ampolla parochial hall. Homemade cakes, bric a brac, raffle, tombola, makeovers – plus Father Christmas!
Festa de la Sega, L’Ampolla
The Festa de la Sega, the rice harvest festival, takes place in L’Ampolla’s fishing port from 11am on Sunday 17 September. It celebrates the rice harvest which is takes place on the Ebro Delta during September, with demonstrations of traditional farming and harvesting methods. At noon there is a tasting of different types of rice,…
Sandcastles and sand sculpture contest, Arenal beach, l’Ampolla
Annual sandcastles and sand sculpture contest on Arenal beach, l’Ampolla. There are four categories: Children 3-5, Children 6-9, Children 10-14 and 15+. Sign up one hour before the event. Bring you own building equipment!
Full Moon Paddle Surf in l’Ampolla
Full Moon Paddle Surf or Kayak crossing, in l’Ampolla Leaves from Playa Avellanes at 8pm Includes welcome drinks, Paddle Surf or Kayak crossing and dinner.
Ebre Connect competitions: Don’t miss your chance to WIN this summer!
We are running a series of competitions this summer with a selection of our advertising partners. Our first competition is now live on Facebook! Enter now to win loads of treats! After that, we’ve got more treats lined up from Petits Delicies and Bar Cafeteria Massa. Keep an eye on the Ebre Connect Facebook page for details….
Festes del Carme, L’Ampolla
The Festes del Carme in L’Ampolla honour of the patron saint of fishermen, culminating in a procession of boats out of the harbour and spectacular fireworks on the evening of Sunday 16 July. Here’s the programme in English. Click here for our photo gallery of last year’s event.
Read the Ebre Connect summer magazine 2017 online
Read the Ebre Connect summer magazine 2017 online here: Desktops: Mobiles & tablets: We are distributing the magazine throughout the Terres de l’Ebre during the summer. Here’s a list of the places where you can pick up a copy.
Mosquito eradication begins on the Ebro Delta
A campaign to eradicate the larvae of mosquitoes that develop in the rice fields of the Ebro Delta started this week. The treatments began on Monday 26 June. They are carried out by the Consorci de Politiques Ambientals de les Terres de l’Ebre (COPATE) and financed by local and regional councils along with the Catalan government….
Sant Joan marks the start of summer
The “nit de Sant Joan” on 23 June marks the start of summer in Catalunya. The date falls just after the summer solstice and as the schools break up for the holidays, so everyone is ready to celebrate. Outdoor parties, bonfires and fireworks take place in many towns. Some of the bonfires are lit from…
Festes majors de Sant Joan, L’Ampolla
L’Ampolla’s major festival including correfocs (fire-running), live music, dancing and children’s entertainment. Click here for the programme in English. More details via the tourist office.
Festa de la plantada de l’arros, L’Ampolla
Annual event to mark the beginning of the rice planting season on the Ebro Delta. More details via the L’Ampolla tourist office. The event poster is here.
Take the bus to the beach this summer
The summer bus service which links El Perelló, L’Ametlla and L’Ampolla begins on 26 June 2017. The bus route includes Tres Cales, Mercadona in L’Ametlla, El Perelló’s beaches and L’Ampolla’s Club Nautic. The service ends on 8 September 2017. More details via the local tourist offices.
Gastronomic fair, L’Ampolla
Cookery demonstrations and cultural activities by the sea in L’Ampolla (Carrer Vista Alegre). 6pm to 10pm Friday 9 June. 11am to 2pm, then 5pm to 11pm Saturday 10 June. 11am to 2pm, then 5pm 10pm Sunday 11 June. To watch the demonstrations and take part in the tastings, buy a entry bracelet for 4 euros from…
St Christopher’s Anglican Church services Summer 2017
St Christopher’s Anglican Church services during the summer and early autumn 2017 will be held every second and fourth Monday of the month at 12 noon in the Centre d’Entitats (between the CAP and the ajuntament), C/ Sant Jordi, L’Ampolla. Forthcoming services Monday 22 May Monday 12 June Monday 26 June Monday 10 July Monday 24…
El Perelló’s footballers suffer that end of season feeling
El Perelló’s football team struggles as the season reaches its end. Richard Pope reports. After the Christmas/New Year break Perelló’s football team went 13 games undefeated but since that run was broken they have not won a single game. Corbera D’Ebre scored in the 89th minute to snatch a 2-2 draw on Sunday 21 May and ensured that their…
Blue flags for beaches across the Terres de l’Ebre
Beaches across the Terres de l’Ebre have been awarded blue flags this year, including local favourites Sant Jordi (L’Ametlla), Cap Roig (L’Ampolla) and Riumar on the Ebro Delta. The blue flag is an internationally recognised symbol of meeting strict environmental and safety requirements. Across Spain, a total of 579 beaches now have blue flags along…
