Amposta will host for the 17th time in its history a stage of the Volta a Catalunya, where Terres de l'Ebre will once again be the main protagonist two years later. The capital of Montsià has been nine times the starting point of one of the stages, being two of them the starting point of the race (1973 and 1976, with prologues won by Jesús Manzaneque and Roger de Vlaeminck). The first of these dates back to 1926, while the last time it was held in 1983, in a stage starting in Salou and finishing in the capital of Montsià, which was won by the Belgian cyclist Frank Hoste. Other winners in Amposta on the seven occasions that it has hosted a finish have been such important names as Roger de Vlaeminck himself, winner of five monuments and more than twenty stages in the Grand Tours, or the Navarrese Jesús Loroño (1951), among others.
- Region: Montsià
- Population (2024, Idescat): 22.623
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Discover Amposta, capital of Montsià, a town full of charm located in the heart of Terres de l’Ebre, a region recognised as a biosphere reserve for its natural and cultural wealth.
The town is a meeting point between tradition and modernity, with the Ebre river as the main protagonist. Strolling over the Hanging Bridge, symbol of the town, visiting the Municipal Market or enjoying an afternoon stroll through its streets discovering the modernist-style buildings are experiences that connect you with the history and beauty of Amposta.
In addition to the town centre, the municipality of Amposta includes part of the Ebre delta: the rice fields, the Encanyissada and Tancada lagoons full of life, the magical surroundings of the Ullals de Baltasar, the unique charm of Poble Nou del Delta or the immensity of the Eucalyptus beach, ideal places to disconnect, are all part of the municipality. Nature lovers can go hiking, cycling or bird-watch in one of the most fascinating areas of the Mediterranean.
Amposta's gastronomy is another of its great attractions, with rice as its star product. Our restaurants offer high-quality dishes that combine tradition and creativity.
Whether for a quiet getaway or an active adventure, our town is the perfect destination for unforgettable moments.
