COSTA
DORADA : NATURE HOLIDAY AREA
The Costa Dorada has some unexpected delights awaiting
visitors who are interested in nature. The network
of protected natural areas includes a surprising variety
of landscapes and an extensive biodiversity.
The finest examples of Mediterranean mountain vegetation
and a large number of mammals and birds of prey can
be found in the inland mountain ranges of Els Ports,
Montsant and Prades.
The Costa Dorada also has many protected coastal areas
of considerable environmental value, where you can
observe a abundant diversity of bird life in marsh
or dune habitats.
The predominant vegetation is Mediterranean brush,
with fan or windmill palms, the only palm native to
Europe.
The singularity of the natural heritage of the Ebro
Lands is defined by the River Ebro itself, a natural
corridor with interesting riverside vegetation, as
well as small islands and meanders that have given
rise to areas that have been catalogued and protected
for scientific study and environmentally friendly
tourism. The most important of these areas is the
Ebro Delta, with its spectacular marshlands and abundant
bird population.
The Costa Dorada’s network of nature reserves
has the necessary infrastructure to receive visitors.
Visitors’ centres in the natural parks and other
protected areas and tourist offices provide the information
and assistance needed to enjoy this invaluable heritage.
Complementary services provided by expert naturalist
guides and companies specialising in organising sports
and nature activities add to the facilities that make
the Costa Dorada an exceptional destination for the
visitor.
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