Tortosa

Tortosa is a two-thousand-year-old city on the banks of the Ebro, a crossroads of Iberian, Roman, Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures. Its historic centre, crowned by the castle and the cathedral, is one of the most impressive monumental ensembles in Catalonia. On the surrounding hills, the Coll de l'Alba offers exclusive country estates with views, olive trees and complete peace and quiet just minutes from the centre.

A castle with the best views

La Suda Castle, dating from the 10th century and now a national Parador hotel, crowns the city from its hilltop. It's Tortosa's finest viewpoint: at its feet, the cathedral and the Ebro; in the distance, the imposing Els Ports massif.

The Renaissance city

The Cathedral of Santa María, Catalan Gothic with a Baroque façade, rises over the former Roman forum. Nearby, the Royal Colleges house the only Renaissance courtyard in Catalonia, and the Episcopal Palace is a gem of civic Gothic. Strolling through the old town and the former Jewish quarter is like travelling back in time.

Every summer, the Renaissance Festival fills the streets with a period atmosphere.

Coll de l'Alba: living among olive trees

On the hills of Tortosa, the Coll de l'Alba is one of the most sought-after residential areas: large country estates with views over the Ebro valley, surrounded by centuries-old olive trees, with the convenience of having the city just a step away.