Alcanar (Costa Dorada)
by: Armando Zanolla
Alcanar belongs to the district of Montsia of the province of Tarragona.
It covers a territorial extension of 47,1 Km2. It is located between
the Mediterranean Sea and the massif of Montsia. The ground is mainly
predominated by the calcareous stone, with lots of erosion, and full
of bushes resistant to drought.
ALCANAR, POPULATION
According to the last census carried out by the Nacional Institute
of Stadistics, in 2001 there were 8032 inhabitants.
ALCANAR, HISTORY
The town’s name was given by the arabs, which means ‘shop’
or ‘tent’. Its Christian foundation dates back to the XIII
Century. During this time the King Jaume I handed over to his inhabitants
the town’s letter, which gave them the independence from the city
of Tortosa.
ALCANAR, GASTRONOMY
A traditional menu to ask for would be: ‘Picadetes de frutos
tipicos del Delta’ for starters, ‘suquet de pescado’
for main course, and panoli for dessert.
ALCANAR, FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS
The locals celebrate throughout the year three important festivities:
‘San Isidro’ in may, ‘Les Cases’ in august,
and ‘San Miguel’ in October. Also mention that every five
years they have a procession called ‘Quinquenales’, that
consists in carrying La Virgen from the Ermita through the town.
ALCANAR, PLACES TO VISIT
1. Ermita del Remei.
2. Iglesia Parroquial de San Miguel.
3. Roman Bridge dels Estrets.
4 . The beaches of les Cases d’Alcanar.
5 . The mountain range of Montsia.
6 . Cuenca del riu de la Senia.
7 . Casa del Marques.
8 . Moleta del Remei.
9 . Cisterna del Vall.
About The Author - My name is Armando Zanolla; the Director
of Zar Holiday Villas. - The reason of this series of articles is directed
to individuals that whish to Move into Spain; but they feel the need
to improve there knowledge of the region. You will find a general knowledge
of all the major cities in the Costa Dorada in Spain together with there
costumes and traditions, there gastronomy and there festivals, and much
more… - www.zarholidayvillas.com
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