From rice paddies to vineyards: landscapes full of flavor in the Ebro Delta

As the rice paddies prepare for harvest and the vineyards enter the grape harvest in the Ebro Delta , this corner of Tarragona transforms into a destination where landscape, gastronomy, and tradition go hand in hand. Gone are the days of intense heat and afternoons spent lounging under towels and umbrellas. Now is the time to watch the fields change color, savor menus where rice reigns supreme , and discover outdoor activities without crowds or rushing.

Party time

Every autumn, when the rice paddies are ready for harvest, Amposta celebrates the Harvest Festival , an event that revives the most traditional way of harvesting rice: by hand, with antique tools and animal-drawn carts. On the first weekend of October, visitors can watch live demonstrations and experience how it was all done before the arrival of machinery.

But this festival isn't just about the visuals. It coincides with the Rice Gastronomic Festival , during which a dozen local restaurants offer special menus where this grain takes center stage, from appetizers to dessert. A perfect excuse to savor the Delta… spoonful by spoonful.

End with a toast

Although rice reigns supreme in the Delta, nearby in the Terra Alta region, wine is reaching its peak. Wineries are in the midst of the harvest, and many are opening their doors to demonstrate grape cultivation, offer tastings among the vines, and showcase a landscape quite different from the Delta plain.

Here, vineyards twine up gentle hillsides, the climate is drier, and the Garnacha grape reigns supreme in both red and white wines. If you're up for combining landscapes, you can start your day among rice paddies and end it toasting on a terrace overlooking the vineyards . Because in this part of Tarragona, every product has its own landscape... and its own season.

A good option

Autumn here doesn't feel like a farewell; it's the perfect time to savor the region. With fewer tourists and more local produce, this corner of Tarragona invites you to stroll, sample, savor, and discover that among rice paddies and vineyards, you can also travel with all five senses .