La Gola del Ter. Parc Natural del Montgrí les Illes Medes i el Baix Ter.
Vistes a les Illes Medes des de la Platja de la Fonollera. Parc Natural del Montgrí les Illes Medes i el Baix Ter.
Camí a la Gola del Ter. Parc Natural del Montgrí les Illes Medes i el Baix Ter.
Ànec coll verd al riu Ter. Parc Natural del Montgrí les Illes Medes i el Baix Ter.
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THE MOTA DEL TER AND THE BEACH OF LA FONOLLERA

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26/04/2016
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Introduction

Following the course of the Baix Ter

A stunning family route that we recommend doing by bike. This route follows the course of the Baix Ter, flanked by luscious riverside vegetation on this side of the Ter and a variety of fields of crops on the other.

You might see ducks and other birds resting in the river’s course, as well as turtles basking calmly in the sun on small islets in the middle of the Ter. Along the route you can enjoy panoramic view as far as the Gola del Ter and the beach of la Fonollera, with its excellent views of the Medes islands.

 

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  • Typology
    Linear
  • Difficulty
    For families
  • Duration
    27 minutes
  • Slope
    6.00 meters
  • Distance
    6.96 km
  • Theme
    Flora and fauna
    Landscaping
  • Activity
    By bike
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Description

Following the course of the Baix Ter

This route starts from the car park at Horta d’en Quintana on the Passeig del riu Ter and heads left through the Tamarigar vegetable gardens, with views of Montgrí and Montplà. Cross the road from Pals with great care, then straight away cross the bridge over the river Ter. Just after crossing the bridge, take a broad comfortable sandy path on the left, which you stay on until you reach the beach of la Fonollera.

In the first stretch, the trail is flanked by luscious riverbank vegetation on this side of the river and a varied series of fields of crops on the right-hand side. You will have the chance to see a wide variety of birds and other species which live around the river. The agricultural plain can be seen to the right of the route and the Montgrí Massif to the left while you approach the Gola del Ter and the beach of la Fonollera, a special location with views of the Medes islands, which is the end point of this very interesting route.

Tips

ROUTE

  • This route mainly follows broad sandy tracks.
  • Make sure you do not leave the marked paths. Remember you are in sensitive areas of the Natural Park.

WATER

  • Bring plenty of water, especially in summer.

PRECAUTIONS

  • Respect people’s private property and the surroundings in general. You are in a Natural Park.
  • Avoid the middle of the day in high summer, and in any case, take precautions to protect yourself from the sun.
  • Take care when crossing the Pals road.

WEATHER

  • The route can be uncomfortable on days with strong wind.

TERRAIN

  • The whole route is flat and follows comfortable trails.

EQUIPMENT

  • Protection from the sun or wind if necessary.
  • Camera.
  • Binoculars and bird guide for birdwatching.
  • On all of the mountain bike routes we recommend wearing a helmet and gloves, as well as a puncture repair kit and a basic tool kit (Allen keys and chain tool).

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Alders

Point of interest
Flora
26/04/2016

​​​​​​Alnus glutinosa

You are on the side of the river Ter with riverbank woodland alongside the course of the river. These woods consist of deciduous trees which need abundant water and can tolerate...

Western marsh harrier

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Wildlife
26/04/2016

Circus aeruginosus

This diurnal bird of prey is around 50–56 cm long and has a wingspan of about 110–125 cm. It lives in damp areas with abundant riverside vegetation close to rivers, lakes and...

CAMPS DE CONREU

Point of interest
Environment
26/04/2016

Ens trobem a dins de la plana al•luvial del Ter formada per terres amb una alta fertilitat, com pràcticament la gran part de les terres de la comarca, fet que ha facilitat la proliferació d’una gran...

Fish in the Baix Ter

Point of interest
Wildlife
26/04/2016

You are near the mouth of the Baix Ter, the only river in the area with a continuous flow. This stretch of the river and its mouth are undoubtedly the habitats with the largest fish biomass of the...

The Gola of Ter

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Geology
26/04/2016

The Gola is the name given to the mouth of the Ter. In its final stretch, the Ter becomes a Mediterranean estuary, with the river’s fresh water mixing with sea water, creating very variable salinity...

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Vaig tornar de fer la ruta amb bicicleta al llarg del baix Ter i va ser una experiència positiva. El paisatge amb vegetació abundant a una banda i camps de conreu a l'altra li donen un punt pintoresc a la ruta. Durant el recorregut vam veure algunes aus i tortugues prenent el sol. Les vistes des de la gola del Ter i la platja de la Fonollera cap a les Illes Medes són molt maques. Molt recomanable per a famílies.
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