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Casa Rural CAN JUVIMAR
in Poble Nou del Delta, El PTE-000097

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Asociacion: ASETUR CATALUÑA
capacity: 7 persons
car access
house in town center
minimum rate/day: 30.00 € / 2 persons


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BEAUTIFUL…PEACEFUL…COMFORTABLE… Can Juvimar is the perfect place for your next vacation or week-end getaway. Located only 5 minutes from the beach and nestled in the Ebre Delta Natural Park. We hope you’ll feel at home spending a lazy morning with your coffee and book in our patio and garden. Or plan your next day’s adventure to the Ebre Delta Natural Park, a kayak or bicycle trip, fishing experience, and so much more. (Please see Guide to Poblenou & Surrounding Area for more information on the area and what to do.) Let us provide you with a tranquil backdrop, so you feel at peace, while your wallet feels affordable. TO SEE MORE PHOTOS, PLEASE CLICK ON THE "PHOTOS BUTTON". Our rooms feature: • Economic rates (double rooms start at 30€ per night) • Air conditioning / heating • Possibility to reserve entire locale (for groups) • Open year-round • Peaceful environment, family oriented • Natural tones and fabrics • Pets admitted (extra charge) • Laundry service (extra charge) • Interior patio and garden • Communal kitchen (fully equipped kitchen) • Coming soon: wi-fi computer connection The picturesque village of Poblenou del Delta is located in the rural setting of the Ebre Delta, where one can enjoy nature and discover local traditions and customs. For more precise location details, please see www.calakim.com. Poblenou Del Delta is an all-white village with under 200 residents. A far cry from the mass-tourism that abounds in Spain, you will find this area has few crowds. Its pristine and endless beaches are prized by many. Due to the fact that the beaches are part of the Delta Ebre Natural Park, there are no buildings on the beach. Just pure, virgin beach. The Ebre Delta is known for its distinct cuisine, and abundant bird watching, including the famous “Delta Flamingos”. The area offers many activities, including miles and miles of bicycle trails, fishing, wind surfing and kite surfing, kayaking, and much more. This makes Can Juvimar the ideal setting for your next vacation. Check-in time is anytime after 2 pm (14:00). Check-out is anytime before 12:00 (noon). There is no smoking indoors. Smoking is only permitted outside in the patio and garden. We may require a 50% deposit to make your reservation. • Parlem amb Catalá • Hablamos Castellano • Nous parlons Français • Die Inhaber sprechen Englisch, Spanisch, Franzoesisch und Italienisch www.calakim.com for more information and photos

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address: C/ La Cinta, 12 Poble Nou del Delta, El
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latitude: 40° 38' 45.3800'' N
longitude: 0° 41' 8.8600'' E
altitude: 20 m.

Can Juvimar is located in the region of Catalonia, within the province of Tarragona. We are approximately half-way between Barcelona and Valencia. A quick 2-hour drive North to Barcelona by toll-highway (approx. 200 KM), or 2-hours South to Valencia by toll-highway (approx. 200 KM). The city of Tarragona is 1-hour drive to the North by toll-highway. The toll highway, the AP-7, is the quickest route between Poblenou and Barcelona, Valencia, and Tarragona. Once you’ve arrived, we have several maps of the Ebre Delta region that you can take with you, in order to navigate. DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM BARCELONA: Take the AP-7 highway from Barcelona, direction South. Please be advised this highway has tolls, which will cost about 15 € one way. (For non-toll roads, please see alternate directions below.) Take exit # 41, (Amposta and Sant Carles de la Ràpita). When the highway ends, it will merge with another (smaller) highway, the N-340. Continue on N-340, direction Sant Carles de la Ràpita. Take the exit for Sant Carles de la Ràpita. Continue into the town of Sant Carles de la Ràpita. You will come to your first round-a-bout (with a boat), and continue straight. At the second round-a-bout (in a large plaza), go left. Continue straight down the hill. There will be a yield sign, continue straight until the stop sign. You will see small brick buildings (fisherman storage), a large glass building and the Mediterranean Sea just behind. At this stop, go left. The road will curve twice, and after the curves there are some warehouses. Immediately following the warehouses, go right. This is the road to Poblenou. Continue straight on this road, approximately 5 minutes. You will begin to see a white village appear, which is the Poblenou. There will be a fork in the road, continue straight ahead to Poblenou. Once in the town, make your second left onto the Street (Calle in Spanish, Carrer in Catalonian) La Cinta. We are located at #12. Look for our sign and the Catalonian flag (red and yellow stripe). --- OR --- Take the N-340 freeway from Barcelona, direction South. Please be advised this freeway has NO tolls, but will take a lot longer, because it passes directly through cities and towns along the drive. Speed limits are reduced in certain areas and there are stop lights along this route. Continue south along N-340. Take the exit for Sant Carles de la Ràpita. Continue into the town of Sant Carles de la Ràpita. You will come to your first round-a-bout (with a boat), and continue straight. At the second round-a-bout (in a large plaza), go left. Continue straight down the hill. There will be a yield sign, continue straight until the stop sign. You will see small brick buildings (fisherman storage) and a large glass building and the Mediterranean Sea just behind. At this stop, go left. The road will curve twice, and after the curves there are some warehouses. Immediately following the warehouses, go right. This is the road to Poblenou. Continue straight on this road, approximately 5 minutes. You will begin to see a white village appear, which is the Poblenou. There will be a fork in the road, continue straight ahead to Poblenou. Once in the town, make your second left onto the Street (Calle in Spanish, Carrer in Catalonian) La Cinta. We are located at #12. Look for our sign and the Catalonian flag (red and yellow stripe). FROM VALENCIA: Take the AP-7 highway from Valencia, direction North. Please be advised this highway has tolls. (For non-toll roads, please see alternate directions below.) Take exit # 41, (Amposta and Sant Carles de la Ràpita). When the highway ends, it will merge with another (smaller) highway, the N-340. Continue on N-340, direction Sant Carles de la Ràpita. Take the exit for Sant Carles de la Ràpita. Continue into the town of Sant Carles de la Ràpita. You will come to your first round-a-bout (with a boat), and continue straight. At the second round-a-bout (in a large plaza), go left. Continue straight down the hill. There will be a yield sign, continue straight until the stop sign. You will see small brick buildings (fisherman storage) and a large glass building and the Mediterranean Sea just behind. At this stop, go left. The road will curve twice, and after the curves there are some warehouses. Immediately following the warehouses, go right. This is the road to Poblenou. Continue straight on this road, approximately 5 minutes. You will begin to see a white village appear, which is the Poblenou. There will be a fork in the road, continue straight ahead to Poblenou. Once in the town, make your second left onto the Street (Calle in Spanish, Carrer in Catalonian) La Cinta. We are located at #12. Look for our sign and the Catalonian flag (red and yellow stripe). --- OR --- Take the N-340 freeway from Valencia, direction North. Please be advised this freeway has NO tolls, but will take a lot longer, because it passes directly through cities and towns along the drive. Speed limits are reduced in certain areas and there are stop lights along this route. Continue north along N-340. Take the exit for Sant Carles de la Ràpita. Continue into the town of Sant Carles de la Ràpita. You will come to your first round-a-bout, and continue straight. Do the same for the second round-a-bout (continue straight). At the third round-a-bout (you will see an old church ruin with columns), go right. Continue straight down the hill. At the bottom of the hill, go left. The Mediterranean Sea, the marina and port are to your right. Continue straight along this road, you will pass small brick buildings (fisherman storage) and a large glass building. Then the road will curve twice, and after the curves there are some warehouses. Immediately following the warehouses, go right. This is the road to Poblenou. Continue straight on this road, approximately 5 minutes. You will begin to see a white village appear, which is the Poblenou. There will be a fork in the road, continue straight ahead to Poblenou. Once in the town, make your second left onto the Street (Calle in Spanish, Carrer in Catalonian) La Cinta. We are located at #12. Look for our sign and the Catalonian flag (red and yellow stripe). AIRPORTS The closest airport to Poblenou is REUS (also known as Tarragona airport). It is approximately a 45 min/1 hour drive South to Poblenou from the Reus airport. The Barcelona airport is the next closest, followed by the Valencia airport. BY TRAIN The closest train station to Poblenou is L´Aldea/Tortosa/Amposta. From the train station there is a bus (public transport) that takes you Sant Carles de la Ràpita. Unfortunately, there is no public transportation from Sant Carles de la Ràpita to Poblenou. If prior arrangements can be made, it may be possible that we can get you in Sant Carles de la Ràpita and bring you to Poblenou. RENFE is the name of the Spanish train company. www.renfe.es International information can be found by calling: +34 902 24 34 02 Reservation information: +34 902 24 02 02 Renfe train station (L´Aldea / Tortosa / Amposta): +34 977 450 154 BY BUS The closest stop to Poblenou by bus is in Sant Carles de La Ràpita. Unfortunately, there is no public transportation from Sant Carles de la Ràpita to Poblenou. If prior arrangements can be made, it may be possible that we can get you in Sant Carles de la Ràpita and bring you to Poblenou. HIFE is the name of the bus company that you would take from either Barcelona or Valencia. www.hife.es HIFE Barcelona: +34 933 227 814 HIFE Valencia: +34 963 492 310 HIFE Sant Carles de la Ràpita: +34 977 745 541 HIFE Amposta: +34 977 706 224 HIFE Tarragona: +34 977 224 000 www.calakim.com for more information and photos

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Bedrooms 3
Bedrooms with double bed 2
Bedroom with 3 individual beds 1
extra living room 1
terrace size 300 m2

We are currently running the following special through May 1, 2008: RESERVE ONE NIGHT (MIN. 2 PERS) AND GET THE 2ND NIGHT HALF-PRICE*!!! *You must mention this special in order to receive your discount. *Not valid during the following dates: November 1-4 2007, December 6-9 2007, December 23-26 2007, December 30-31 2007, January 1-2 2008, and March 19-24 2008. www.calakim.com for more information and photos

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ACTIVITIES There are many activities to explore in this area. THE BEACH A far cry from the mass-tourism that abounds in Spain, you will find that even the beach has few crowds. The beaches closest to Can Juvimar are those of Trabucador and Eucalyptus. They are characterized as “endless beaches”, being very wide, especially long, and as far as the eye can see. Due to the fact that the beaches are part of the Delta Ebre Natural Park, there are no buildings on the beach. Simply put: pure, pristine beach. If the beach is your top priority, Can Juvimar is the perfect place for you, due to our close proximity to the beach. **Special mention should be given to the beaches of the Fangar Peninsula. The extensive sand dunes give these beaches a different ambiance…the desert by the sea. BIKING One of the most popular activities in the zone is biking. You can come with your own, or rent. There are many bike rentals in the area. The Park has many bike trails, of which Can Juvimar can give you detailed biking itineraries. There are 2 official bike trails, one is 26 KM, and the other is 32 KM, both of which can be modified for your convenience. There are also many other options for biking the area. The bike trails can also be accessed by foot or horse. FISHING Fishing is another popular activity in the Ebre Delta, and there are many options. The first choice is whether to fish from the beach or by boat. Fishing by boat gives you the most options. Some of those options are: • Deep sea fishing • Fishing from the mouth of the river; where the Ebre River meets the Mediterranean Sea • Fishing the Ebre River (farther upstream) • Guided fishing tours – or – rent your own boat • Trolling • Angling Here is an idea of the types of fish one might catch: Sea Bass, Sea Bream, Sole, Goatfish, Corbs, Leerfish, Scorpionfish, Bower, Black Bass, Perch, Zander, Carp, Eel, Mullet, Gurnard, Catfish, Bonito, Tuna, Mackerel, Ray TOUR THE AREA BY BOAT A lovely way to see the area is by boat. You can rent a boat or take a guided cruise. For the areas covering the Ebre River and the mouth of the river, the Fangar Peninsula, and the Illa de Buda, it is best to use boat rentals or guided tours located in Deltebre. For the areas covering the Alfacs Bay, the Banya Peninsula, the mussel farms and the floating restaurant/bar, it is best to use boat rentals or guided tours located in Sant Carles de la Ràpita. BIRD WATCHING The Ebre Delta is blessed by an abundance of bird life. With over 300 recorded bird species (of 600 species in Europe), the park has installed several observatories and viewpoints. The best time of year for bird watching is the autumn; however, all year long there is a wide range of bird life. The full extension of the Ebre Delta (32,000 Ha) is now listed as a ZEPA zone (special area for bird protection), and attracts millions of birds throughout the year. It is well worth a visit at any time of year. In summer, breeding birds and offspring dominate. There is a breeding colony of Greater Flamingos and the world’s most important breeding colony of Audouin’s Gull. Winter is dominated by a whole new set of birds, although several breeding birds remain throughout the winter. It is also home to many year round residents, as well as an essential way station for many migratory birds. Residents include the rare Red-crested Pochard, Shelduck, Purple Swamp Hen, Greater Flamingo, Little and Cattle Egret, Little and Great Crested Grebe, Redshank, Crested and Lesser Short-toed Lark, Cetti’s, Mustached and Fan-tailed Warbler, Yellow-legged Gull and Black-headed Gull. Breeders include the Audouins, Mediterranean and Slender-billed Gull, as well as Little Bittern, Oyster Catcher, Black-winged Stilt, Avocet, Kingfisher, Tern (Gull-billed, Little, Sandwich and Whiskered), Heron (Purple, Night and Squacco), and Pratincole. Passengers include Black Tern, Water Pipit, Greenshank, Caspian Tern, Great Egret and Glossy Ibis. Winter birds include Hen Harrier, March Harrier, Bittern, and waders such as Lapwing, Snipe, Curlew, Bar-tailed Godwit, ducks such as Teal, Shoveler, Pintail, and Wigeon. WIND AND KITE SURFING, KITE DRIVING This area is well known for wind and kite surfing, and kite driving. OTHER ACTIVITIES There are lots of other activities in the area. Some ideas: • Kayak the river Ebre or the Mediterranean Sea • Sailing • Canyoning • Trekking • Jet Ski • ATV treks (quads) • Paint ball • Archery FARMER´S MARKETS Every Sunday in Poblenou, there is a farmer’s market, in front of the church. On Tuesdays, a large farmer’s market is held all around the Amposta central market, and on Saturdays the market is in Sant Carles de la Ràpita. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and fish, olives and olive oil, wine, clothing, house wares… www.calakim.com for more information and photos

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The foods of a culture play an important role in defining the people of that culture. The Ebre Delta has a rich gastronomical tradition, and you will find the people here are very proud of their gastronomical heritage. The food that shapes this region is: •Rice – the short grain variety (the kind in Paella). There are many rice specialties including: paella, “arrossejat”, black rice, lobster rice, duck rice, cabbage and green bean rice..... Rice is planted in the spring (May/June) and harvested in September. In September, Deltebre and Sant Jaume have rice harvest festivals (festa de la sega), and the month of October Amposta celebrates “Rice Gastronomy Month” where several restaurants put forth a set price menu that consists of local ingredients and rice specialties. •Fish and Seafood – there is an abundance of fish and seafood in the Ebre Delta. Of special importance are shrimp, “galeras”, mussels (see below), clams, cockles, “tallerines”, razor clams, oysters, eels (see below), octopus, squid, cuttlefish, sardines, sea bass and sea bream. This region guarantees fresh fish and seafood all year round, and many of the bivalves you can hunt for at the beach yourself (clams, cockles, “tallerines”, and razor clams). During the month of June, Sant Carles de la Ràpita celebrates “Galera Gastronomy Month” where several restaurants put forth a set price menu that consists of local ingredients and “galera” specialties. •Mussels – you can’t beat these mussels! Fresh, fresh, fresh and sweet, sweet, sweet! There are many mussel farms in the area, and due to the fresh water that permeates into the salt water bays, these mussels have a special flavor. A definite must-try! •Eels – both adult and baby fresh water eels are a specialty of the region. Specialties include: “xapadilo” (dried eel, later barbequed) and “anguilla en suc” (eel in sauce). •Duck and other wild game – duck is another specialty of the region, especially in fall when duck (and other wild game) hunting season begins. You will find the usual suspects here: duck breasts, duck pâté, duck confit....of note is duck rice. •Olives – olives and olive oil. Of special note is the Arbequina variety, the most widely used in Catalonia. The Arbequina olive is one of the smallest produced, and therefore it is an olive with outstanding flavor, especially for olive oil. Artichokes – are used in many traditional recipes, accompanied by rice, chicken... although many prefer eating them off the grill or in an omlette (tortilla). The last weekend of February, the region celebrates the artichoke festival. •Oranges – oranges are almost as a familiar site as olive trees. Being that this is the southern part of Catalonia, so close to Valencia, there are many orange plantations. •Frogs’ Legs – this delicacy is found throughout the Ebre Delta. Rice fields are saturated with water, creating an ideal breeding ground for frogs. •Fideuà – is a typical recipe of the region. Similar to paella 2 ways. First, many people say fideuà is a paella made with pasta instead of rice. The typical ingredients are: garlic, seafood, seafood broth, paprika, olive oil, angel hair pasta cut short (fideos), and tomato (although these ingredients can vary). Second, every family has their own recipe and way of making fideuà. It is typically eaten with aioli (a homemade garlic mayonnaise). •Wine – this region is blessed by being close to 3 very amazing wine regions, all having their own D.O. (denomination of origin). The closest is the Terra Alta (high lands), the mountainous region west of Tortosa. This is considered local wine, and produces whites, rosés, and reds. Try a dry white wine with local seafood, or a chilled rosé with paella on a hot summer day. Probably the most well known wine producing area is the Penedès, located between Barcelona and Tarragona. This region produces whites, rosés, reds, and cava (the Catalonian equivalent of champagne). The other wine region of the area is Priorat, more or less located between Tarragona and Lleida. www.calakim.com for more information and photos