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Sant Carles de la Ràpita

Catalonia, Spain · Europe

About Sant Carles de la Ràpita

Sant Carles de la Ràpita sits on the route: 15 minutes from Les Cases d'Alcanar, 33km from Peñíscola Castle.

Sant Carles de la Ràpita is a town located in Catalonia, Spain. With a population of 15,511, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sant Carles de la Ràpita sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sant Carles de la Ràpita to your route.

About Sant Carles de la Ràpita

La Ràpita (Western Catalan: [la ˈrapita]) is a town in the area of the Montsià in Catalonia, Spain. The town covers a portion of the south-west of the Ebro Delta, including el Trabucador isthmus and la Banya peninsula, which close off a salt water lagoon known as the Port dels Alfacs. The town of La Ràpita is situated

Read more on the coast near the mouth of the lagoon. It was founded by Charles III of Spain as a port to serve trade with the Spanish colonies, and constructed in the neoclassical style of the period. However, much of the town remained uncompleted after Charles' death. La Ràpita is part of the Taula del Sénia free association of municipalities. It is known for the production of rice and salt, and is also an important fishing port, particularly for shellfish and prawns, and a tourist centre. In the early years of the present century, the town experienced a huge urban development due to the construction of many apartments and residential buildings.

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Where is Sant Carles de la Ràpita located?

Sant Carles de la Ràpita is located in Catalonia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 40.6167 latitude, 0.6000 longitude.

What is the population of Sant Carles de la Ràpita?

Sant Carles de la Ràpita has a population of approximately 15,511 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
15,511
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Catalonia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.6167, 0.6000

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Sant Carles de la Ràpita

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Peñíscola Castle

A Templar sea-castle on a rocky promontory ringed by old town walls, where Game of Thrones' Meereen was filmed.

33 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Morella

Hilltop fortress town in the Maestrazgo ringed by 2 km of intact 14th-century walls, climbing in tiers to a castle on a solitary crag visible for miles across the plateau. Famous for black truffles and cuajada cheese pastries.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Sant Carles de la Ràpita.

Les Cases d'Alcanar

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 1,530

Amposta

🇪🇸 Spain

11 km awayPop. 21,240

Masdenverge

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 1,014

Alcanar

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 9,402

Ulldecona

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 6,273

Santa Bárbara

🇪🇸 Spain

14 km awayPop. 3,689

Deltebre

🇪🇸 Spain

15 km awayPop. 11,751

Camarles

🇪🇸 Spain

19 km away

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