From strolling through the port to swimming among tunas in Ametlla de Mar in Tarragona

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Ametlla de Mar in the province of Tarragona

A getaway or a holiday stay on the Mediterranean coast should always have among its attractions stroll through the port and the promenade of a beautiful seaside town.

In my recent getaway to Terres del Ebre, in the province of Tarragona, the prominence of that walk had it Ametlla de Mar.

Maybe it will take you to Ametlla de Mar participate in the Tuna Tour, catamaran tour which moves to the nearby «pools» where you have the possibility of swim between tunas.

Boat Square in Ametlla de Mar in Tarragona

But Ametlla de Mar Already worth a visit to take a walk through its port, its promenade and some of its coves.

Located south of Tarragona Y Cambrils and north of Ebro Delta, the town ofAmetlla de Mar It currently has a population of about 7,000 inhabitants.

Of course, its long tradition ofholiday village makes in summer over 40,000 inhabitants.

No doubt these tourists are attracted to the 30 coves and beaches that dot the coastal coastline from this town that is historically known as The creek and whose inhabitants are called «Caleros«.

Port of Ametlla de Mar in Terres del Ebre in Tarragona

In fact the documented origins of Ametlla de Mar date back to the end of the 18th century, when the Cala de la Ametlla It became a place of refuge for fishermen who came from Valencia.

From then on, a fishing village emerges, a tradition that you have proof of seeing the old photos of an information panel in the port.

Now him port of Ametlla de Mar especially it houses leisure boats, but you can also see some boats that maintain their fishing activity of lowland.

On your walk through the port and promenade, a good place to have panoramic views of it is in the Boat square.

It is a viewpoint located in the enclave known as La Cova Gran, where at the beginning of the twentieth century a ship that sought refuge was launched.

Cove in Ametlla de Mar in Terres del Ebre de Tarragona

And of course, the coves and beaches they have all the prominence in Ametlla de Mar, which you can see following the coastal walk that extends through the north and south of the town.

How to swim between tunas in Ametlla de Mar

After the aforementioned, you will not be surprised to know that the possibility of swim among huge tunas It has become one of the attractions to visit this coastal town.

This original tourist activity can be carried out thanks to the fact that only 5 kilometers from the coast of Ametlla de Mar are the swimming poolsBalfeg Bluefin Tunaó.

During the transfer to the pools in the catamaran You will see a video explaining the fishing activity that is carried out in this area, with the production of tunas that are sold mainly in the Japanese market.

Catamaran of the Tuna Tour in Atmella de Mar in Tarragona

Once you arrive, you will have the opportunity to swim among hundreds of tunas.

And back at the catamaran, you can taste this delicious specialty of the sea.

Schedules and prices of the Tuna Tour

This tourist activity It takes place from mid-April to mid-October, although it is always subject to weather conditions.

Here you have all the information about schedules and prices of swimming activity between tunas in Ametlla del Mar.

Ametlla de Mar Pictures

Here you have more photos of Ametlla de Mar, a coastal town to visit in Terres del Ebre in the province of Tarragona.




How to get to Ametlla de Mar

Ametlla de Mar it's found 40 minutes by car To the south from the city of Tarragona.

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