Ginestar
Tarragona · Cataluña
Ginestar (Catalan pronunciation: [dʒinesˈta]) is a municipality in the comarca of Ribera d'Ebre in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. This traditional Catalan village, with a population of 800 (register office, 2025) , still retains many of its traditions and farming methods, and its broad and narrow streets are lined with traditional Catalan houses. Located only a short distance from the river Ebro, this is also becoming a popular destination for anglers from all over Europe. It is as well situated in a rich archaeological zone, including the site of the Barranc de Gàfols. Crops grown in this area are mostly vines, olives and almonds; soft fruits are also grown and the village is alive in the summer months with farmers gathering their crops and preparing them for transport to the wholesalers. There are several festes majors in Ginestar, which usually commence in April and continue through till November, when the village celebrates its patron saint's day, Sant Martí.
History
Ginestar (Catalan pronunciation: [dʒinesˈta]) is a municipality in the comarca of Ribera d'Ebre in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.
This traditional Catalan village, with a population of 800 (register office, 2025) , still retains many of its traditions and farming methods, and its broad and narrow streets are lined with traditional Catalan houses.
Located only a short distance from the river Ebro, this is also becoming a popular destination for anglers from all over Europe. It is as well situated in a rich archaeological zone, including the site of the Barranc de Gàfols.
Crops grown in this area are mostly vines, olives and almonds; soft fruits are also grown and the village is alive in the summer months with farmers gathering their crops and preparing them for transport to the wholesalers.
There are several festes majors in Ginestar, which usually commence in April and continue through till November, when the village celebrates its patron saint's day, Sant Martí.
What to visit
•Sant Martí
Gallery
Festivals
November 2026
Festivals this month
- 11 · November San Martín 📆 Add to my calendar
Street market
Mercadillo semanal: Viernes, de 09:00 a 15:00 · Carrer del Riu
Trails and hiking
•Sender de Rasquera (PR-C 81, 29.1 km)
•GR 7 Catalunya - Etapa 20 (GR 7, 16 km)
•GR 7 Catalunya - Etapa 21 (GR 7, 11 km)
•El Camí IT6TR4 El Camí Central: de Castelló de la Plana a Montserrat (CC-C)
•E39 (GR 99, 23 km)
Famous people
•Marià Gil i Agné, política española
•Francisco Torá, historietista español
Town hall
Web oficial: http://www.ginestar.cat
Town hall of Ginestar
Web oficial: http://www.ginestar.cat
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How to get there
- 🚗 66 km from Tarragona (about 47 min by car)
- 🚗 160 km from Hospitalet de Llobregat, L' (about 113 min by car)
- 🚗 161 km from Terrassa (about 114 min by car)
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- ✈️ 58 km from Reus airport (about 41 min by car)
- ✈️ 96 km from Lleida-Alguaire airport (about 68 min by car)
Practical info
🏧 Nearest cash machine
- Banco Santander · 5.2 km away
⛽ Nearest petrol station
- Nearest petrol station · 2.4 km away
- Estació de Servei Tere Combustibles · 3.7 km away
- LES 4 RODES S.L. · 4.8 km away
ℹ️ Tourist office
- Tourist office · 2.9 km away
- Tourist office · 2.9 km away
🏖️ Where to swim
- Platja dels Illons de Púello · 2.8 km away
- Platja dels Illons de Púello · 2.8 km away
- Platja de Miravet · 2.9 km away
Buses
2 paradas de autobús en el municipio:
•Ginestar
Pharmacy and health
•Farmacia Farmàcia Mora Muñoz, Anton — carrer de la Creu 24
•Farmacia Farmàcia Hernández Escribà — carrer Reus 5
•Farmacia Farmàcia Viladrich Mayor, Neus — carrer de L' Esglesia 6
Wall
🏛️ The town hall publishes on this wall. Residents publish their business in Services and their home or job offer in Community, for free.
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News
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Videos
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