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Contextualisation of Tortosa

Located in south , Tortosa is the capital of the region of Terres de l’Ebre

Member of the European Union from 1985

• Population of Catalonia – more than 7 millions and a half

• Population of Terres de l’Ebre – around 200 thousands

• Population of Tortosa – 35 thousands Knowing Tortosa

International links

Four airports with more than 90 destinations of Europe, America, Middle East and Asia

Railway network connecting all the territory, as well as the Spanish High-Speed train (AVE) that connects with the rest of , Marseille, Paris, Lyon and Toulouse

Bus connections with and

Mediterranean Corridor

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International events in Catalonia

1992 ’s Olympic Games Knowing Tortosa

• Sports

2003 X Police and Fireman World Games 2007 Beisbol European Cup 2007 Table 2008 1st Edition Barcelona Extreme Sports festival 2009 Track Cycling World Cup 2010 Athletics European Championship 2011 Snowboard 2011 Final Four Basket Euroleague 2012 Pairs World Championship 2013 World Championship 2013 World Championship 2013 X Games 2014 European Supercup for women and male 2016 Special Olympics Games - Reus Knowing Tortosa

• Other

Catalonia, Gastronomic European Region of 2016 Dancing Catalonia - International dance festival & contest Catalonia International Fantastic film Festival - Sitges

• Future

2018 - 2019 World Roller Games - Barcelona

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The city – Natural environment

Privileged natural environment:

• Ebre River

• Delta de l’Ebre Nature Park

• Els Ports Nature Park

Terres de l’Ebre Biosphere reserve Knowing Tortosa

The city – Gastronomy

Important agricultural, gastronomic and wine culture.

A few Origin Denomination as: Wine, Olive Oil, Rice, Tangerine, Peach, Honey, Cherries, Tuna, Blue Fish and Marine Cultivation Knowing Tortosa

The city – History and culture

Deep historical and cultural roots:

• Suda Castle • Cathedral • Episcopal Palace • Royal colleges • The Jewish Quarter • Arabian towers

Because of its historical architecture, Tortosa is also known as the city of three cultures: Jewish, Christian and Muslim Knowing Tortosa Knowing Tortosa Knowing Tortosa Knowing Tortosa Knowing Tortosa The city – History and culture

One of the most important festivities are the Renaissance holidays, a recreation of the Renaissance period.

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Local festivities and cultural features

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Fairs and exhibitions

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Full-of-live streets. Bars, restaurants, terraces… the warm climate makes them the social life network.

Wide range of leisure activities. Knowing Tortosa

The city – Sport culture

The magnificent place that surrounds the city provides many resources to make activities.

Green Path Trabucador

Trekking Ebre River & Climbing

… and much more! Knowing Tortosa The city – Sport facilities

José Otero’s Municipal Stadium

• 2 Football 11 field

• Velodrome

• Athletics track

• Football 5 field

• Sports Hall: o Parquet field o Martial arts room o Cyclo indoor room o Gimnastics room o Rockodrome Knowing Tortosa

Tortosa’s Swimming Pool

• Swimming pool 25x20m • Swimming pool 16x4m • Wellness zone • Fitness room • 3 Activities room • 3 padel court

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Remolins Sports Hall

• 4,000 m2 aprox

• Basket • Handball • Mini-Football • Roller Sports • • • ...

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Football 11: 12 Football 5: 5 Swimming pool: 3 Sports Hall: 9 Tennis court: 27 Athletics field: 2 Rockodrome: 1 Shooting field: 3 Velodrome: 1 Cycling complex: 1

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The city – Accommodation

661 hotel beds, from establishments of different categories, including a 10th Century fortification

Rooms Beds 34 rural establishments beds Hotel 4* 72 144 Hotel 3* 160 346

Hotel 2* 85 113 Other 450 beds from other establishments Hotel 1* 10 16 (students residents, camping site, hostel... Guest house 2* 19 42 345 661

Total beds in Tortosa………………………………………………………………………………..……………...

+ the hotel and rural network of the Terres de l‘ebre

Hotel Rural Tourism Tourist Camping Housing Terra Alta 578 167 46 561 1.352

Ribera d’Ebre 141 113 38 333 625

Baix Ebre 2.471 310 2.141 4.119 9.041

Montsià 1.532 300 471 2.400 4.703

4.722 890 2.696 7.413 15.721 Knowing Tortosa

Travel distances from Tortosa to:

Amposta 17 km

Deltebre 24 km

Sant Carles de la Ràpita 29 km

Gandesa 39 km

Móra d'Ebre 49 km Knowing Tortosa

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The city – Transport

Complete network of regular bus lines

Additional public transport network during the games will be reinforced by a private service

210 vehicles offering a total of 10,500 seats