The site is located on land that was formerly used for industrial salt production until operations ceased in the 1980s.
The visitor center includes a mirador with 360-degree views of the Tancada lagoon and the surrounding rice paddies.
It is a primary site for the 'perxar' technique, a traditional method of moving flat-bottomed boats using a long wooden pole.
The landscape design uses the 'Saliat' lagoon to demonstrate the historical water management cycles of salt pans.
The center is built on the site of the former 'Salines de la Tancada', the largest salt works in the Ebro Delta.
The architecture of the main buildings mimics traditional rural fishermen's huts found in the delta region.
MónNatura Delta de l'Ebre is a center dedicated to environmental education and the preservation of the Ebro Delta's unique landscape. It is situated on the former Tancada salt flats, covering 40 hectares of reclaimed wetland area. The facility serves as a gateway to understanding the ecosystem through traditional salt production methods and local fishing techniques. Visitors can observe the birdlife of the Tancada lagoon, a significant habitat for flamingos and other migratory species. The 'Espai Delta' exhibition hall provides an interactive overview of the delta's geological and human history. The center features reconstructed traditional salt pans that demonstrate how salt was harvested in the region for decades. Guests can navigate small traditional boats, known as 'perxar', through the shallow canals. It acts as an interpretive hub for the surrounding Ebro Delta Natural Park. The site focuses on sustainable interaction with the Mediterranean coastal environment.
The elevated observation deck offering panoramic views of the salt pans and the Tancada lagoon.
Bring binoculars as the birdwatching opportunities from the observation decks are excellent year-round.
Sun protection is essential as there is very little natural shade in the open salt pan areas.
Check the daily wind conditions before visiting, as the open flats can be very exposed.
Do not attempt to walk into the restricted lagoon areas or off the marked paths, as these are protected nesting grounds.
Open daily throughout the year, but guided activity schedules vary significantly between peak summer season and the winter months.
Maintain a quiet demeanor near the lagoon to avoid disturbing the bird colonies.
