La Faroleta, Punta del Fangar, Delta de l’Ebre
The only desert in Catalunya; the filming location for movies, music videos, including U2 video productions.
In between you and La Faroleta (the local lighthouse) there’s a desert you have to cross. Or you can walk along it, on the sea shore. Both paths have their charm in any season. In the winter, there can be big waves and strong winds, in the summer a fiery sun, warm winds and a calm sea.
The hiking trail that goes over the desertic plateau might not be easy for everyone but surely it is an experience. You’ll have to face solitude, a feeling that the end of the trail hardly can be reached and the so called desert mirages. If this is the experience you’re looking for don’t forget to put at least 2L of water in your backpack. The trail is marked and can be easily followed up to the lighthouse.
The easiest and the most pleasant way to reach La Faroleta is along the sea shore. You’ll feel that the Mediterranean belongs to you. Once you get to the lighthouse wait for the sunset and the golden hour to take pictures.
Parking: 40.762029, 0.797454
Hiking trail starting point for crossing the dessert: 40.7681569, 0.7891843
La Faroleta: 40.790449, 0.768427
Guide:
Free parking. In the summer don’t forget to bring sun protection and enough water for the day. There’s a small restaurant close to the parking.