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Sant Carles de la Ràpita

Coastal town

La Ràpita (Western Catalan) 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 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.

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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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Village information

Coat of arms of Sant Carles de la Ràpita
Province
Tarragona
Autonomous community
Cataluña
Population (INE 2025)
16,119
Altitude
12 m
Mayor
Javier Reverté Balada (Partido de los Socialistas de Cataluña)
Area (IGN)
50.8 km²
District
Montsiá
Postcode
43540
Demonym
Rapiteño
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The essentials for getting around Sant Carles de la Ràpita without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 40.6202° N, 0.5929° E

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
43540
Altitude
12 m
Population (INE 2025)
16,119 inhabitants
District
Montsiá
Province / region
Tarragona · Cataluña
Official website
larapita.cat

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Sant Carles de la Ràpita's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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