Canal de la Dreta de l'Ebre, Irrigation canal in Amposta, Spain.
The Canal de la Dreta de l'Ebre is an irrigation system that cuts through the flat lands south of Tortosa, supplying water to multiple towns and villages. The water flows through open sections and underground passages, then divides into smaller channels to water the surrounding fields.
The canal was completed in the early 1900s and marked a major shift in agricultural development for the region. It made it possible to transform previously dry land into productive farmland.
The waterway has shaped how people farm and live in this region for generations, becoming woven into local identity and agricultural traditions. Visitors can observe how farmers still rely on its flow to sustain their crops and livelihoods.
The canal is freely accessible in many sections, but there are no formal paths or viewpoints specifically made for visitors along its course. It is best explored from local roads that often run alongside the water.
A significant section runs underground beneath the historic fortress city of Tortosa, showing how engineers solved technical challenges in the early 1900s. The underground route avoided conflicts with existing structures and demonstrated resourceful problem-solving.
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