The River Ebro is one of the longest and largest rivers in Spain, flowing 910 kilometres from the mountains of Cantabria to the Mediterranean Sea, where it ends at the Catalan city of Tarragona. Passing through a variety of scenery from the hills of Cantabria, to the wide valleys of Navarre and La Rioja before finally being channelled into narrow gorges upon its arrival into Aragon and finally Catalonia. The Ebro isn't just important as a geographical feature, however, as it passes through some of northern Spain's most important cities and is also a popular destination for white water rafters, particularly in the spring when the rapids are at their fastest.
The River Ebro has its source in the Cantabrian hills and the first major town it passes through is Miranda de Ebro in Castile y Leon. Here, the river is crossed by an 18th century bridge while many of the most impressive historical buildings and public parks overlook the waterway. Heading east, the Ebro then makes its way into the area of Spain known as La Rioja, where it supplies water for the vineyards that produce the famous wine. Here the river passes through towns such as Haro, the first in Spain to have electric street lighting and site of an annual wine festival and Alfaro with its Roman ruins.
Continuing on its journey to the Mediterranean, the River Ebro next makes its way into the historic region of Navarre, passing through Tudela where an ancient stone bridge still crosses the waterway and where tourists can visit the 12th century cathedral. Into Aragon, and the Ebro's next destination is the city of Zaragoza, home to impressive Moorish buildings and Christian churches that have made the centre a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are several excellent art galleries in the town, a Primera Liga football team and a grand 17th century bridge across the Ebro, with columned statues of lions at both entrances.
Finally, as the River Ebro approaches the Mediterranean, it finds itself in Catalonia, passing through countryside, which was the scene of many Civil War battles. The town of Benifallet is where many kayakers and white water rafters make their way onto the Ebro while Xerta is home to one of the many impressive dams that mark the river's course through Catalonia. This particular feat of engineering has even been declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest in the category of Historical Monument by the Catalonian authorities.
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