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Ebro Delta: flamingo and birdwatching tour at sunset

Guided sunset birdwatching in the Ebro Delta Natural Park: the Riet Vell reserve, flamingos on the Tancada lagoon and sunset at the Trabucador. Rated 4.7/5 from 63 reviews.

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  3. Francesc Josep LLort i Gutiérrez, CC BY-SA 3.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
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  5. Francesc Josep LLort i Gutiérrez, CC BY-SA 3.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
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Practical details

Duration
2.5 hours
Guide languages
English · Spanish · French
Mobile ticket
No need to print
Instant confirmation
Right after booking
Wheelchair accessible
No
Minimum age
No restriction
Pets
Not allowed
Cancellation
Free up to 24h before

Highlights

  • Flamingos on the Tancada lagoon
  • Riet Vell Nature Reserve
  • Sunset at the Trabucador
  • Binoculars included
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Our take

The Ebro Delta at sunset, with flamingos and the glowing Trabucador, is one of Catalonia's great natural spectacles. With a guide you'll see far more than alone. You must have a car.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Binoculars

Not included

  • Transport (you need your own car)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Good to know

What to bring

  • Your own car
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Camera
  • Binoculars if you have them

Not suitable for

  • People with reduced mobility
  • Wheelchair users

Things to keep in mind

  • You must have your own vehicle
  • The tour is sometimes bilingual
  • No pets or drones

Meeting point

Riet Vell Nature Reserve, Ctra. Amposta–Eucaliptus, km 18.5.

Meet in front of the SEO/BirdLife hut. You need your own car to move between stops.

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The experience

What you will see

  • The Riet Vell Nature Reserve and its rice fields.
  • The flamingos of the Tancada lagoon.
  • Sunset at the Trabucador.

How it works

You meet at Riet Vell, walk with the guide to a hidden lagoon to see birds, drive to the Tancada for flamingos and finish at the Trabucador at sunset.

Who I recommend it for

  • Nature lovers and photographers.
  • Anyone wanting to discover the Ebro Delta with an expert.

Who I don't recommend it for

  • Anyone without a car.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.

Frequently asked questions

Are flamingos guaranteed?
Very likely at the Tancada, but as wild animals they're not guaranteed.
Do I need a car?
Yes, the tour moves between stops in participants' cars.
Where does it end?
On the Trabucador sand bar, at sunset.
Are there mosquitoes?
Yes, especially in summer: repellent is a must.

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