Fishing | Travel Tips
Independent vs Guided Fishing Holidays on the Ebro: Which is Right for You?
ByChad 12 November 202512 November 2025
The River Ebro offers two distinctly different approaches to fishing holidays: independent self-catering accommodation with complete freedom, or fully guided packages with professional support. Neither is inherently better—they serve different anglers with different priorities. After 20 years of providing independent fishing accommodation while watching guided operations work the same river, here’s an honest comparison to…
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Fishing | Travel Tips
Family Fishing Holiday: Teaching Kids to Fish on the Ebro
ByChad 11 November 202512 November 2025
The River Ebro isn’t just for serious specimen hunters. Families seeking an authentic outdoor adventure can create lasting memories here—teaching children to fish, exploring Spanish countryside, and sharing moments that screen time can never replicate. But family fishing requires different planning than adult-only trips. Here’s the honest truth about bringing children to the Ebro, from…
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Seasonal Guides | Fishing | Travel Tips
Best Time to Fish the River Ebro: Seasonal Guide
ByChad 10 November 202512 November 2025
Timing is everything in river fishing. The River Ebro’s seasonal patterns, influenced by Pyrenees snowmelt, Mediterranean climate, and upstream dam systems, create dramatically different fishing conditions throughout the year. After 20 years of observing fishing patterns at Benifallet, here’s the honest truth about when to book your Ebro fishing holiday—and when to avoid. Understanding the…
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Fishing | Travel Tips
Catfish vs Carp: Your Guide to Ebro River Fish Species
ByChad 9 November 202512 November 2025
The River Ebro hosts two legendary freshwater species that draw anglers from across Europe: massive Wels catfish and hard-fighting carp. Both are technically invasive species under Spanish law, both offer exceptional sport, and both present unique challenges in the powerful currents of Spain’s longest river. Here’s what you need to know about targeting each species—honest…
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Fishing | Travel Tips
Your Complete River Ebro Fishing Guide: Honest Advice from Benifallet
ByChad 27 October 202511 November 2025
The River Ebro offers some of Europe’s most exciting freshwater fishing, with monster catfish, hard-fighting carp, and pristine Spanish countryside. This comprehensive guide covers everything from tackle requirements to local regulations—honest, practical advice for planning your Ebro fishing adventure. Why Fish the Ebro at Benifallet? The River Ebro at Benifallet isn’t about luxury fishing lodges…
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Benifallet & Surroundings | Villages & Towns
Discovering Benifallet: Our Little Catalan Treasure by the Ebro
ByMandy 21 October 202511 November 2025
When Chad and I first stumbled upon Benifallet twenty years ago, we fell head over heels in love with this unassuming little village tucked along the banks of the mighty River Ebro. Within an hour of arriving, we’d found our tiny village house, met Rosita at the Botiga Bar who immediately took us under her…
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Walking | Benifallet & Surroundings | Hiking
Your Complete GR-99 Walking Guide: Honest Trail Advice from Benifallet
ByChad 21 October 202511 November 2025
The GR-99 Camí Natural del Ebro follows Spain’s mightiest river from source to sea, passing directly by the Riverside Finca at Benifallet. This comprehensive guide covers everything from waymarking to weather considerations – practical, honest advice for planning your Ebro Valley walking adventure. Why Walk the GR-99 from Benifallet? The GR-99 isn’t Spain’s most famous…
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Caves & Nature | Benifallet & Surroundings
The Coves Meravelles: Benifallet’s Underground Wonder
ByMandy 21 October 202511 November 2025
When people ask me what they absolutely mustn’t miss during their stay in Benifallet, the Coves Meravelles always top my list. These spectacular limestone caves, carved over millennia by the slow, patient drip of water laden with carbonates, are nothing short of magical. I’ve been up there countless times over the years, and each visit…
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Historic Sites | Day Trips | Villages & Towns
Miravet and Its Templar Castle: A Journey Back in Time
ByMandy 21 October 202511 November 2025
There are certain places that make you feel as though you’ve stepped straight into a medieval fairy tale, and Miravet is absolutely one of them. Perched dramatically on a hilltop above the wide, slow-flowing Ebro River, this enchanting village is crowned by one of the most magnificent Templar castles in the whole of Europe. I’ve…
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Caves & Nature | Benifallet & Surroundings | Cycling
La Fontcalda: Nature’s Own Thermal Spa in the Heart of Catalonia
ByMandy 21 October 202511 November 2025
There are certain places in this world that make you stop and simply marvel at nature’s generosity, and La Fontcalda is absolutely one of them. Tucked into a spectacular gorge where the Canaletes River has carved its way through towering limestone walls, this hidden sanctuary offers something rather magical—natural thermal springs bubbling up at a…
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Theme Parks & Entertainment | Beaches | Day Trips
Salou and PortAventura World: A Costa Daurada Day Out
ByMandy 21 October 202511 November 2025
There are days when even the most devoted lovers of rural tranquillity need a bit of a contrast—a change of pace from peaceful riverside fishing and village siestas. For those moments, Salou and PortAventura World provide the perfect antidote, offering golden sandy beaches, Mediterranean buzz, and some of Europe’s most thrilling theme park rides, all…
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Day Trips
Scenic Drives from Benifallet: Exploring Catalonia’s Ebro Valley & Beyond
ByMandy 1 October 202511 November 2025
Benifallet, a small village on the River Ebro in southern Catalonia, sits at the heart of some of Spain’s most spectacular yet undiscovered driving country. Located in Tarragona province, roughly halfway between Barcelona and Valencia, this corner of the Terres de l’Ebre region offers everything from dramatic mountain peaks to medieval Templar castles, from award-winning…
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Kayaking & Water Sports | Benifallet & Surroundings
Kayaking on the Ebro River: A Paddler’s Guide to Benifallet
ByChad 30 September 202511 November 2025
There’s something magical about experiencing the River Ebro from water level. While fishing from the banks offers its own rewards, paddling down this mighty Catalonian waterway reveals an entirely different perspective of the Lower Ebro Valley. The dramatic limestone cliffs, hidden coves, and quiet stretches of river that you simply can’t appreciate from land suddenly…
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Hiking | Day Trips
Your Complete Mountain Hiking Guide: Els Ports Natural Park from Benifallet
ByChad 30 September 202511 November 2025
Els Ports Natural Park rises dramatically from the Lower Ebro Valley, offering some of Catalonia’s most challenging and rewarding mountain hiking. This comprehensive guide covers everything from route planning to emergency procedures – practical, detailed advice for tackling these limestone peaks from your Benifallet base. Why Hike Els Ports from Benifallet? Els Ports Natural Park…
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Cycling | Benifallet & Surroundings
Your Complete Via Verde del Baix Ebre Cycling Guide: From Horta de Sant Joan to the Mediterranean
ByChad 30 September 202511 November 2025
The Via Verde del Baix Ebre follows converted railway lines through some of Catalonia’s most authentic countryside, offering cyclists safe, car-free exploration from the dramatic Ports mountains to the Mediterranean coast. This comprehensive guide covers everything from bike rental logistics to route planning—practical, honest advice for cycling one of Spain’s finest greenways from your Benifallet…
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Beaches | Day Trips
The Honest Beach Guide: From Costa Dorada to Costa del Azahar
ByChad 29 September 202511 November 2025
Okay, let’s talk beaches. After twenty years of living in Benifallet, we’ve done the beach run countless times. From the tourist-packed sands of Salou to the wild stretches of the Delta del Ebro, here’s what you actually need to know about the coastline within driving distance of our finca. Before You Go: The Reality Check…
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Historic Sites | Day Trips
Journey Through Time: Historic Sites Near the River Ebro
ByChad 29 September 202511 November 2025
The Lower Ebro Valley isn’t just about tranquil riverside fishing and mountain views—this historically rich region holds centuries of stories written in stone. From ancient Iberian settlements and Roman ruins to imposing Templar castles and poignant Spanish Civil War sites, the area surrounding our Benifallet finca offers fascinating glimpses into Catalonia’s layered past. Whether you’re…
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Birding | Benifallet & Surroundings
Birdwatching at the Riverside Finca: A Birding Guide to the Ebro Valley
ByChad 29 September 202511 November 2025
If you’re up early at the Riverside Finca, you’ll notice the valley gets noisy before you’ve had your first coffee. The River Ebro area around Benifallet is home to a surprising variety of birds—nightingales, bee-eaters, and occasionally a Bonelli’s eagle if you’re lucky. For birdwatchers, the location gives you easy access to one of Catalonia’s…
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Independent vs Guided Fishing Holidays on the Ebro: Which is Right for You?

Family Fishing Holiday: Teaching Kids to Fish on the Ebro

Best Time to Fish the River Ebro: Seasonal Guide

Catfish vs Carp: Your Guide to Ebro River Fish Species

Your Complete River Ebro Fishing Guide: Honest Advice from Benifallet

Discovering Benifallet: Our Little Catalan Treasure by the Ebro

Your Complete GR-99 Walking Guide: Honest Trail Advice from Benifallet

The Coves Meravelles: Benifallet’s Underground Wonder

Miravet and Its Templar Castle: A Journey Back in Time

La Fontcalda: Nature’s Own Thermal Spa in the Heart of Catalonia

Salou and PortAventura World: A Costa Daurada Day Out

Scenic Drives from Benifallet: Exploring Catalonia’s Ebro Valley & Beyond

Kayaking on the Ebro River: A Paddler’s Guide to Benifallet

Your Complete Mountain Hiking Guide: Els Ports Natural Park from Benifallet

Your Complete Via Verde del Baix Ebre Cycling Guide: From Horta de Sant Joan to the Mediterranean

The Honest Beach Guide: From Costa Dorada to Costa del Azahar

Journey Through Time: Historic Sites Near the River Ebro

Birdwatching at the Riverside Finca: A Birding Guide to the Ebro Valley

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