Day 14 - Place in The Sun
Sant Jaume d’Enveja: Sea Views and Golden Sunsets
Day 14, two weeks have already flown past since we finally started our new life on wheels, living in our caravan, and onwards we go to this place ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
This place is called Playa del Trabucador. It’s a beautiful and unique beach located in the Ebro Delta Natural Park in northeastern Spain. The beach is a narrow strip of land that separates the Mediterranean Sea from the lagoon of the Ebro Delta. It’s approximately 6 km long and varies in width from 30 to 100 meters.
The views from here are amazing, it’s definitely our favourite place that we have travelled to so far.
The Ebro Delta Natural Park is one of the largest wetlands in Europe. It’s home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including rice fields, salt pans, and marshlands. It is a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers, and visitors can explore the delta on foot or by boat. It’s also rich in history and culture. The region has been inhabited since ancient times, and there are several historical sites in the area, including the Roman city of Dertosa and the medieval town of Tortosa.
Where We Stayed
Although there is plenty of free parking at Playa del Trabucador (you’ll need to prebook your parking during the summer, which you can do here: www.turismelarapita.cat ) you aren’t allowed to stay overnight. Instead, we were able to find a free service area in the reasonably local town of Sant Jaume d’Enveja (view it on the map). The area was large with no parking markings, so it was nice and simple to park. All the usual services were available, including wastewater emptying and fresh water. An added bonus was the dog park just next door, which meant Chewie could go off and be with his doggy friends. It was even an area from which we could detach, which meant we could explore the town and surrounding areas a little bit.
One of the areas we explored a little bit was the medieval town of Tortosa. At the time, we didn’t know much about Tortosa, we just knew it was relatively large and had ‘proper’ shops, which, after two weeks, we very much needed. We mainly went into the town to use the launderette, which is where Livy met a fellow Brazilian who happened to be the lady that worked there, which meant they could both have a good chat using their native tongue….2 hours later, we thought we’d have a quick bite to eat (as we missed lunch), but it soon began to get overcast, so we promptly made a retreat back to the caravan.
One interesting fact about Tortosa is that it was the site of one of the most important battles in the Reconquista, the Battle of Tortosa, which took place in 1148. The battle was fought between the forces of the Christian Kingdom of Aragon and the Muslim Almoravid dynasty, and resulted in a decisive victory for the Christians. The conquest of Tortosa allowed the Aragonese to expand their territory in the region, and the city became an important stronghold for the Christian Kingdom of Aragon in the centuries that followed.
The following morning in our area, we woke up to a bit of a mud bath just outside the caravan’s door. Which made getting in and out a bit of a spectacle.
Luckily, this was the day that we decided to go and explore Playa del Trabucador.
Due to it’s location near the Ebro River mouth and the Mediterranean Sea, Sant Jaume d'Enveja is a popular spot for kitesurfing and windsurfing. The constant winds in the area, combined with the calm waters of the Ebro Delta, create ideal conditions for these sports.
Golden Sunset
There wasn’t too much to see in Sant Jaume d’Enveja, the town that we stayed in. We did, however, discover this bridge that joined the town with the neighbouring town of Deltebre where we stayed to see this breathtaking sunset.
Next Up We Have Kucavanafest
A weekend-long annual festival that celebrates motorhomes and campers in Tàrrega with events, including live music, food and drink vendors (plus, our first real hiccup).
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