Tucked
away in the hinterland of three major cities (Barcelona, Valencia and
Zaragoza), this region served as a major trading post for centuries. The Ebro
River and Delta are "Mother Nature's" two key ingredients in making
this area a prize gem in fishing and agriculture. Tourism has recently
surfaced in the region, but the local people have made it a priority to
keep the natural and traditional values alive forever. A number of
lagoons invite birdwatchers all year round. Winner of the Destination of Excellence award in the category "Tourism and protected areas" in 2009 (EDEN).