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Tarragona (province), Spain
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Els Ports Natural Park is in Tarragona (province) and is inside the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Terres de l’Ebre, Catalonia.
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museu de la pauma
Cocó de la Gralla prehistoric paintings, etnological exhibitions and shows.
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Monument a la Cabra Salvatge
.The route climbs from Mascar towards the Coll dels Pallers between Scots pine and European pine forests, following the ridge, through an area of strong winds and sparse vegetation, until it reaches the summit of Caro. The viewpoint offers a wide perspective of the Ebro plain to the Delta and the interior valleys of Els Ports. Vultures and other birds of prey fly over the area and, in the Scots pine forests, the pine nut can be seen with some ease. The descent partially coincides with the old Caro path, today a stony and steep path that intertwines with the paved road that goes up to the summit.
It is a short route but with a steep incline. You pass by the Pimpollada gum kiln where pine tree stumps were once burned to obtain gum or tar. You should pay attention to a stand of mature forest, marked with an explanatory lectern, which is the subject of study and conservation by the European LIFE Pinassa project. The Caro ponds are a good place to rest before returning along the same path, now uphill.
Near the summit of Caro is La Barcina (1,354 m). It can be reached without difficulty by a path that climbs and descends moderately through the summit area of Els Ports. The vegetation adapted to the climate of these ridges and the shady groves of red pine stand out. Throughout the route, the views into the interior of the massif alternate with views towards the coastal slope. There are chances of seeing birds such as the long-tailed tit or the booted eagle
Altitude: 1,109 m, 32 places (4 rooms of 8 places), Mountain guide service, meals, hot water, mattresses, pillow and blankets.
40 sleeping places with bunk beds, electricity, running water, hot water showers, food and drink service, space for an open kitchen.Transport and guide service, stays for groups, programming of mountain and leisure activities, hiking, workshops, camping area with services, multipurpose dining room, games, library, cartography, wifi, audiovisual equipment.
Access:By car and on foot.Passage of the GR7 and GR8 long-distance trails.Rest point between stages 3 and 4 of the Estels del Sud traverse.40 places.Meals, showers, hot water, toilets, mattresses and blankets.
Access:On foot, from the Mascar spring.By car to the parking lot located 600 m from the refuge. The road is closed; to access by car you must first ask the person in charge for the key to the fence.18 places
Access:On foot. 20 places
Access:On foot. 20 places
By bus
There are regular bus lines to each of the towns in the Park. Check timetables at HIFE Bus lines
By car
By bicycle
the Via Verda Val de Zafran run de north west of the park from Tortossa until Horta de Sant Joan, and the follows in Teruel province.
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