Description
Tortosa and rock art come together in an experience lasting approximately 5 hours, combining Tortosa’s historic heritage with the Ermita Rock Shelters in Ulldecona. The experience includes two guided visits: a morning walking tour through Tortosa’s historic centre, followed in the afternoon by a visit to the prehistoric rock paintings of Ulldecona.
In this way, the experience provides an insight into two very different periods in the history of the area. On the one hand, visitors discover Tortosa’s monumental and urban heritage. On the other, they encounter prehistoric artistic expressions preserved in the rock shelters of the Godall mountain range.
Tortosa and rock art
The Tortosa and rock art experience is divided into two parts. First, the guided tour explores the historic centre of Tortosa and introduces some of the city’s most important heritage sites.
Afterwards, the experience continues in Ulldecona. Here, the visit to the Ermita Rock Shelters reveals an important collection of prehistoric rock art. In addition, the guided interpretation provides an insight into the communities that inhabited this landscape thousands of years ago.
A morning discovering Tortosa
The day begins at 11:00 am with the Tortosa on Foot guided tour. The route explores the streets of the historic centre while the guide explains the development of the city and places its main monuments in their historical context.
In addition, this first part of the experience reveals how different periods have shaped Tortosa’s urban landscape. For this reason, the walk provides an introduction to both the history and heritage of the city.
The Cathedral and the city's heritage
Tortosa Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Mary, is one of the central elements of the visit. Its construction developed over four centuries, and the complex contains architectural and artistic features from different periods.
Therefore, the experience goes beyond a simple walk through the historic centre. The guide’s explanations help connect the monuments with the different periods that have shaped the history of Tortosa.
An afternoon among prehistoric rock paintings
At 4:00 pm, the experience continues in Ulldecona with a guided visit to the rock paintings. Thus, the change of setting takes visitors from Tortosa’s monumental heritage to a landscape associated with human presence since prehistoric times.
Moreover, the paintings can be viewed within the natural environment where they were created. As a result, visitors can better understand the relationship between the images, the landscape and the communities that inhabited the area.
The Ermita Rock Shelters in Ulldecona
The Ermita Rock Shelters, located in the Godall mountain range, contain an important collection of prehistoric rock art. The paintings mainly depict human and animal figures, together with different scenes that provide an insight into prehistoric societies.
The site forms part of the Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. For this reason, the afternoon visit introduces a heritage site of major historical and cultural significance.
Two periods of history in one day
Combining the two visits is one of the defining features of this experience. First, Tortosa and rock art introduces the historical and monumental heritage of the city. Later, the experience moves to a landscape preserving evidence of human activity from thousands of years ago.
In this way, a single day reveals two complementary dimensions of the heritage of the Terres de l’Ebre: the historic city and prehistoric art.
Practical information
Type of activity
Two combined guided visits: Tortosa on Foot and the Ulldecona rock paintings.
Total duration
Approximately 5 hours.
Schedule
Saturdays throughout the year. For other dates and times, check availability.
Times
11:00 am: Tortosa on Foot.
4:00 pm: guided visit to the Ulldecona rock paintings.
Price
Adults: €22
Ages 10–16: €16
Includes
Both guided visits and admission to the sites included in the experience.
Accessibility
This experience is not suitable for visitors with reduced mobility.
Booking
Advance booking is recommended.