Country Spain Website www.ginestar.cat Area 15.8 km² Population 819 (2014) Community Catalonia | Comarca Ribera d'Ebre Elevation 26 m Local time Tuesday 3:49 AM Province Province of Tarragona | |
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Weather 8°C, Wind NW at 3 km/h, 98% Humidity | ||
Ginestar is a municipality in the comarca of Ribera d'Ebre in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.
Map of 43748 Ginestar, Tarragona, Spain
This traditional Catalan village with a population of around 800 people still retains many of its traditions and farming methods, and its broad and narrow streets are lined with traditional Catalan houses.
Located only a short distance from the river Ebro, this is also becoming a popular destination for anglers from all over Europe.
Crops grown in this area are mostly vines, olives and almonds; soft fruits are also grown and the village is alive in the summer months with farmers gathering their crops and preparing them for transport to the wholesalers.
There are several fiestas in Ginestar, which usually commence in April and continue through till November, when the village celebrates its patron saint's day, Sant Martí.