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DISTINGUISHED FIGURES

“A gentle sea breeze blew the leaves of the fig tree above their heads, its faint whisper kissed the rice paddies, creating rapid, fleeting undulations.”.

Landscape in Terres de l’Ebre has inspired fragments of literature, like the extract you have just read from the novel "Terres de l'Ebre", by writer Sebastia Juan Arbó (Sant Carles de la Ràpita 1902 – Barcelona 1984). Artur Bladé (Benissanet 1907 – Barcelona 1995) and Jesús Montcanda (Mequinensa 1941 – Barcelona 2005) are other great authors who have been so enchanted by the scenery in Terres de l’Ebre to write their stories. Different literary routes have developed around them, as most of these texts are excellent guides for routes to take if you want to understand Ebre regions better.

Going beyond the world of literature, one of the most distinguished figures linked to this area was the painter Pablo Picasso (Màlaga 1881 – Mouguins 1973). his brief but intense stays in Horta de Sant Joan (Terra Alta) signalled the beginning of Cubism, which was the watershed for developing the pictorial avant-garde of the twentieth century. You can visit the Picasso Centre in Horta de Sant Joan, which houses reproductions of the work he painted in the village. Furthermore, we can find all of those places around the village which inspired the artist so much.

The second centenary celebration of the birth of soldier Ramon Cabrera (Tortosa 1806 – Wentworth 1877) took place in 2006, demonstrating the importance of this individual, who was worshipped by some and hated by others. Cabrera, known as the "Maestrat Tiger" was one of the leaders of the Carlist revolution in Terres de l’Ebre and the Valencian regions of Els Ports and Maestrat. His biography can help us to understand the history of the people in the Ebre regions. By visiting the southern most villages of Els Ports we can really begin to appreciate this legacy.

Carmel Biarnés Chronicler, writer, Photographer and historian, Carmel Biarnés (1928-1992) was born in Ascó

Jesús Moncada and The Towpath Twentieth century literature from the Ebre region is undoubtedly linked to to writer Jesús Moncada

Picasso and Horta de Sant Joan "Everything I know I learned in Horta", Pablo Picasso add to planner

Sebastià Juan Arbó Reading the novels by Sebastià Juan i Arbó, from the Ebre region, is a great way to make you feel like you're in the middle of the countryside at the Ebre Delta add to planner

The Artur Bladé i Desumvila Literary Route, Benissanet The scenery, history and literature of Artur Bladé i Desumvila are the main source of interest for this cultural route through the streets of Benissanet

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