L’Ametlla de Mar belongs to the district of Baix Ebre of the province of Tarragona. It covers a territorial extension of 66, 9 Km2. Some of the most beautiful virgin coastline on the Mediterranean is found along the 16 km coastline of l'Ametlla. Its jagged profile includes beautiful cliffs dropping on to beaches, creeks and coves, each one with its own characteristics.


Some interesting history facts of L'Ampolla...

Ametlla de Mar is situated in a very privileged location. According to the experts, the fish in l'Ametlla has a special touch in flavour because of its proximity to the mouth of the River Ebro, ‘the delta’. This harvest from the sea is the essence of local cuisine.
Some typical dishes are ‘The Arrossejat’ (rice cooked in fish stock), ‘fideua’ (noodles cooked in fish stock), ‘fish and shellfish zarzuela’ (a variety of fish cooked in sauce), Romesco sauce, black rice, and mixed shellfish platters. Also, not to forget ‘El suquet de peix calero’.

In 1479 Carles suffered a strong epidemic, and the survivors left the village and went to Alfara. This is why Alfara changed its name into "Alfara de Carles".

Map of L'Ampolla.