Ebro Route: Cortes-Tudela

Cortes, a town with a 12th century castle where various different Navarrese kings used to reside, and which was one of the Kingdom’s main fortresses. Make sure to see the municipal park on the grounds. As well as ducks, geese and swans, you will find a giant chess set for a larger-than-life game.

Following the waters of the Imperial Canal, you will reach Ribaforada, with its 16th century Mozarabic church. Some five kilometres further on you reach the Bocal de Fontellas, an extremely beautiful natural landscape where the Palace of Carlos V is still preserved. The Bocal is a beautiful natural space that allows us to enjoy the typical landscapes of the riverside groves, with breathtaking gardens surrounding the palace.

After leaving this peaceful oasis, head towards Tudela following the railway line. Once you have reached the capital of the Ribera, wander through the streets and discover its cultural mixture and main attractions, such as the Plaza de los Fueros square, the Santa María cathedral, built around 1180 on the remains of an ancient mosque; the Decanal Palace (16th century); the City Hall; the Romanesque Magdalena church; and other outstanding buildings such as the Admiral’s House, the Marqués de Huarte Palace, the Castel Ruiz cultural centre, the Muñoz Sola museum or the Monreal Tower. Make the most of this fi nal stage to take a well-deserved rest, and try the famous Tudela vegetable stew, or some
of the city’s star dishes (artichokes, thistle, asparagus, borage or lettuce hearts).