Day 507 - 01/02/2015 : Port d'Armentera

Port d'Armentera is a tiny town located in Alt Camp shire which it's surrounded by vineyards and other agricultural lands.

Being not a very known town the most remarkable fact about Port is to be the closest to Santes Creus Monastery, one of three big Cistercian in Catalonia, and of course, to be the closest to Mazinger monument.

It's known its Roman origin, reaching a relevant growth during the XIV century due to the Santes Creus Monastery influence.

We were able to take a beautiful picture from the slope existing in C-37 road in our route to Santes Creus.

Day 505 - 30/01/2015 : S.Jordi beach

Just below the thirteenth century castle, which has now been restored and It was the headquarters for the Order of Sant Jordi d'Alfama during the middle ages, we will find a fantastic beach.

Surrounded by Vidre Cove and Forn Cove, Sant Jordi beach is the main attraction for those spending holiday time in summer. Having 70m width and 100m length is enough to offers fun to everyone.

The chances are having first of all a visit to the castle to spend the rest of day laying on the beach, don't you?

Day 504 - 29/01/2015 : S.Jordi d'Alfama castle panorama

Sant Jordi d'Alfama Castle is right in front of the beach and cliffs on the coast of l'Ametlla de Mar. The origin of this fortification dates to 1201, as the first home to the Order of Sant Jordi d'Alfama, created with the aim of defending the area from pirates.

The castle was besieged on various occasions, but it was finally completely destroyed in 1650 when it was bombarded from the sea.

This defense building was constructed in the eighteenth century which is why a good part of it still remains. Although the interior has not been adapted for visits, a walk around the building is a great way to feel the history and admire the coves and rocky coastline of l'Ametlla de Mar.

Definitely, it deserves a visit !

Day 503 - 28/01/2015 : Red Tune

One of the aims to visit L'Ametlla, but probably the biggest one, was to taste a delicious course of red tune. This appreciated dish is cooked in several ways in L'Ametlla restaurant but the most common is grilled with some vegetable.

You shouldn't expect a cheap dinner, red tune has a control fish by the government to avoid death out the specie, therefore it is considered as a gourmet dish and you've have to pay for it.

Enjoy your meal !

Day 506 - 31/01/2015 : Catalan Mazinger

Are Catalan people freak? Definitely yes !!!! Not only people liked Mazinger Z in their childhood, but there has be people capable of built a model and place it in the middle of a square.

That's incredible, but exists in Catalonia, therefore if you're a fan of Mazinger you might visit this strange place. We notice that it isn't easy to find, you should look for Port D'Armentera town in Alt Camp shire (Tarragona), then follow C-37 to Mas del Plata area.

Once inside Mas del Plata is an adventure to drive into the rough streets, but finally you will be facing with our saviour.

Maziiingeeeeer !!!!!

Day 502 - 27/01/2015 : L'Ametlla de Mar

L'Ametlla de Mar, also called la Cala ("the bay" or "the beach"), is a municipality within Baix Ebre's shire, situated in the coastal region between the "Cap de Terme" (to the North) and the "barranc de l'Àliga" (to the south).

It is limited to the south by the boundary with El Perelló, to the north-west with that of Tivissa, the Ebro riviera, and to the north-east with that of Vandellós and l'Hospitalet de l'Infant, (Baix Camp)

Fishing continues to be one of the principal activities of the town. The port area of Ametlla has a large fleet of fishing boats which utilize various methods to fish, such as trawling ... and also has the principal fleet of tuna fishing boats in Catalonia being red tune the most appreciate for gourmets.

Would you like to taste red tune? We couldn't wait !!!

Day 501 - 26/01/2015 : Santes Creus and La Llenya caves panorama

Undoubtedly, during our journey in L'Ametlla and Tarragona beaches we were aware of regarding coastal areas, not only Costa Brava should be taken into account.

Coastal path (Cami de Ronda) in Tarragona isn't probably as panoramic as Costa Brava is but you should come across with spectacular landscapes as Santes Creus and La LLenya caves area, when you will be able to caught a picture from both beaches.

We've already talked about La Llenya but Santes Creus is the cave just before on the North which it's a protected area to avoid big occupation in peak seasons.

Enjoy !!!