In the south of the Catalan coastline, this old fishing village with its white facades, which is part of the Baix Ebre region, has retained all the charm of the Mediterranean fishing ports. L'Ametlla de Mar is located almost in the center of the Gulf of Sant Jordi, on the northeast border of the Baix Ebre. Every late afternoon, except for the months of May and June, around 4:00 pm, the port comes alive with the return of boats full of fish sold at the fish market on the spot and in the building of the Confraria de Pescadors (Fishermen's Guild).The beautiful coastline of Ametlla de Mar is a pleasant place for a stroll, with a succession of sandy beaches, pebbles, steep cliffs and wild coves bordered by exceptionally clear waters. And for good reason, off its beaches lie the meadows of oceanic posidonia, an aquatic plant endemic to the Mediterranean, a source of oxygen where many underwater species have established themselves. The coastal landscape reveals a coastline of ochre rocks with typical Mediterranean vegetation where pine trees, olive trees and agaves grow right up to the water's edge. The inhabitants have nicknamed the town "la cala" which means "the cove", in reference to its natural harbor. To the north of the city stands the castle of Sant Jordi d'Alfama, a 13th century fortress that had to endure repeated attacks by Saracen pirates before being rebuilt in the 18th century. For more information, visit the tourist office (Avinguda de l'Amistat) and www.visitametllademar.com or www.ametllamar.cat L'Ametlla de Mar will also delight active tourism enthusiasts who will enjoy sailing, kayaking, surf paddling, diving and snorkeling in optimal conditions. In terms of gastronomy, the city has some very good addresses that honor freshly caught seafood, including the famous tonyina vermella (or bluefin tuna), the city's flagship specialty. By the way, it will also be possible here to swim... with the tuna! The principle is simple: with a mask and a snorkel, you feed the wild bluefin tuna while observing them by hundreds in their natural environment in complete safety!

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