VIA VERDA (GREEN TRAIL)

One of the must-see attractions of the Terres de l’Ebre is the Greenway, an itinerary that runs from north to south across the territory and allows visitors to discover the landscape and villages at a calm pace, closely connected to the surroundings.

The Greenway follows the route of the former Val de Zafán railway, which linked Aragón with the Mediterranean Sea and was in operation for 31 years, until its definitive closure on 17 September 1973. Particularly noteworthy are the 27 km of the Terra Alta section, between Arnes and Pinell de Brai, which cross natural areas of great value, featuring mountain landscapes, tunnels, viaducts and water pools between Horta de Sant Joan, Bot and Prat de Comte.

In the Baix Ebre area, the route passes through unique places such as the former Benifallet railway station, now converted into a restaurant and accommodation. Upon reaching Tortosa, the route connects with the cycle path linking the city with l’Aldea, following an old road integrated into the river landscape, and offers the opportunity to explore the monumental heritage of this city linked to the River Ebro.

From Tortosa, the Greenway continues southwards along the new section to la Ràpita, drawing closer to the landscapes of the Ebro Delta and the Mediterranean. Along this stretch, Amposta becomes a key point on the route, as the capital of Montsià and a gateway to the delta, with easy itineraries that follow the river, such as the route between Amposta and Sant Jaume d’Enveja, running parallel to the Ebro. The route planner helps organise the different stages, adapting them to the time available and the pace of each journey.