Tortosa World Sport Games 2019
Contextualisation of Tortosa Located in south Catalonia, 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
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 Spain, Marseille, Paris, Lyon and Toulouse Bus connections with France and Portugal Mediterranean Corridor
International events in Catalonia 1992 Barcelona s Olympic Games
Sports 2003 X Police and Fireman World Games 2007 Beisbol European Cup 2007 Table Tennis World Cup 2008 1 st Edition Barcelona Extreme Sports festival 2009 Track Cycling World Cup 2010 Athletics European Championship 2011 Snowboard World Championship 2011 Final Four Basket Euroleague 2012 Padel Pairs World Championship 2013 Swimming World Championship 2013 Handball World Championship 2013 X Games 2014 Water polo European Supercup for women and male 2016 Special Olympics Games - Reus
Other Catalonia, Gastronomic European Region of 2016 Dancing Catalonia - International dance festival & contest Catalonia International Fantastic film Festival - Sitges Future 2018 Mediterranean Games - Tarragona 2019 World Roller Games - Barcelona
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
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
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
The city History and culture One of the most important festivities are the Renaissance holidays, a recreation of the Renaissance period. National Interest Festivity
Local festivities and cultural features
Fairs and exhibitions
The city Leisure activities Full-of-live streets. Bars, restaurants, terraces the warm climate makes them the social life network. Wide range of leisure activities.
The city Sport culture The magnificent place that surrounds the city provides many resources to make activities. Green Path Trabucador Ebre River Trekking & Climbing and much more!
The city Sport facilities José Otero s Municipal Stadium 2 Football 11 field Velodrome Athletics track Football 5 field Sports Hall: o o o o o Parquet field Martial arts room Cyclo indoor room Gimnastics room Rockodrome
Tortosa s Swimming Pool Swimming pool 25x20m Swimming pool 16x4m Wellness zone Fitness room 3 Activities room 3 padel court Opening 2018
Remolins Sports Hall 4,000 m2 aprox Basket Handball Mini-Football Roller Sports Table Tennis Volleyball...
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...
The city Sport disciplines
The city Accommodation 661 hotel beds, from establishments of different categories, including a 10th Century fortification 34 rural establishments beds Other 450 beds from other establishments (students residents, camping site, hostel... Rooms Beds Hotel 4* 72 144 Hotel 3* 160 346 Hotel 2* 85 113 Hotel 1* 10 16 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 Housing Camping 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
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
49 Km 39 Km 24 Km 29 Km 17 Km
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