Ebro Delta and Columbretes Islands

Between sea, river, and wild nature

What to see?

In the Ebro Delta: Playa del Trabucador, the port of Sant Carles de la Ràpita, birdwatching viewpoints, and a cuisine rooted in rice and seafood. In the Columbretes: the volcanic silhouette of Isla Grossa, its cliffs, lighthouse, protected seabed, and the silence of a place untouched by civilization. A striking contrast between fertile land and wild sea.

Possible route?

From Sitges, sail south along the Costa Daurada, with optional stops in Tarragona or l’Ametlla de Mar before reaching the Delta. After anchoring or resting in port, continue southeast to reach the Columbretes Islands (about 30–35 nautical miles). The return can be direct or include stopovers along the coast again. A circular voyage full of contrasts.

How many days?

In 7 days, you can take a quicker route, stopping at the Delta and spending 1 or 2 nights in the Columbretes. With 10 to 14 days, you can enjoy each anchorage at a relaxed pace, explore more on land, and adapt the route to the wind. With 21 days, you can extend the journey further south (Castellón, Peñíscola) or combine it with other hidden anchorages. There’s time — what matters is living it without rushing.

If you’re looking for a journey that combines open sea, peaceful anchorages, and landscapes that seem from another world, this route is for you. Sailing from Sitges to the Ebro Delta and continuing on to the Columbretes Islands is a unique experience — perfect for those wanting to charter a sailboat for 7 to 21 days. Raw nature, true sailing, and a total disconnection from the everyday rhythm.

The first stretch toward the Ebro Delta invites relaxed sailing between fishing villages and endless beaches. Dunes, rice fields, flamingos, and flat, glowing sunsets await in one of the Mediterranean’s most unique ecosystems. From there, heading southeast, you cross open waters to reach the Columbretes Islands — a small volcanic archipelago, remote and protected, where anchoring means pure adventure.

Secluded coves, absolute silence, starry skies, and dreamlike seabeds. This voyage isn’t just a trip — it’s a way to reconnect with yourself and the sea.