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La Pletera, nature and crafts

On a clear day in l’Estartit, the mouth of the Ter in front of the Medes Islands. Image by Rafa Pérez.

La Pletera is a marsh between l’Estartit and Torroella de Montgrí. Disappeared in 1987 due to the construction of a seafront promenade and six housing islands, in 2018 the space was deurbanised and restored, which has allowed the natural system of marshes and lagoons to be recovered. The area offers an itinerary in the Montgrí, Illes Medes and Baix Ter Natural Park that can be followed through the Natura Local self-guided routes mobile app.

Nature, fauna and crafts

The route proposes discovering the coastline of l’Estartit as far as the Gola del Ter, the current mouth of the river in Torroella. The route starts at the Estartit Tourist Office and passes by the lagoons of the Old Ter, the old mouth of the river. It then goes on to the Closes and the Pletera. It continues on to the Fra Ramon pond and then enters a dune landscape as far as the Ter river mote. Finally, it reaches the Gola del Ter, a spot with views of the Medes Islands, the Pals beach and the Begur massif.

A view of the route. On the left, a flat path of compact sand. On one side of the path, there is an elevated trunk fitted out as a bench. In the background, there is a viewpoint. And beyond, the Medes Islands. Image by Isabel Godoy.
A view of the route. On the left, a flat path of compact sand. On one side of the path, there is an elevated trunk fitted out as a bench. In the background, there is a viewpoint. And beyond, the Medes Islands. Image by Isabel Godoy.

The route, about 3 km long, is very flat. It passes along sandy tracks, asphalted stretches and small paths. Along the route there are seating facilities and you can observe the fauna from an accessible viewpoint and another attraction: you can admire the wickerwork constructions of the artist Josep Mercader, one of the few remaining traditional basket-makers in the Empordà.

One of the wicker constructions along the route. It is similar to a tent and has an opening for access to the inside. The space is delimited by a fence made of reeds. Image by Isabel Godoy.
One of the wicker constructions along the route. It is similar to a tent and has an opening for access to the inside. The space is delimited by a fence made of reeds. Image by Isabel Godoy.

And discover Torroella de Montgrí and l’Estartit for everyone

The charm of Torroella de Montgrí invites you to discover the cultural heritage of this town, surrounded by fields and orchards irrigated by the final stretch of the River Ter. And a visit to l’Estartit, with the Medes Islands and the Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop, is an opportunity to discover the seafaring past of this town.

A panoramic view of the fields around Torroella, at the foot of Montgrí. On the right, in the background, l'Estartit and the Medes Islands. Image by Toni Leon.
A panoramic view of the fields around Torroella, at the foot of Montgrí. On the right, in the background, l’Estartit and the Medes Islands. Image by Toni Leon.

On the tourism website of Torroella de Montgrí and l’Estartit, you will find a section of proposals for seniors and another one for tourism for all, with details on accessibility of services and activities, such as beaches, cultural facilities or accommodation.

Accessible, Nature