The River Llobregat, when it reaches the sea, forms a delta of 97 km2. It is the second in extension in Catalonia. Despite its proximity to Barcelona, the Delta, within its limits, still conserves one of the three most important wetlands of Catalonia and is considered of international importance by the European Union. Man’s intervention over the centuries has changed the landscape that was originally marshes into pine forest and cultivated land. The marshes that remain are concentrated in the areas near the sea where there are still some saltwater lakes (La Ricarda and el Remolar are the two largest).

From Barcelona, access to the Delta can be made from the dual carriageway to Castelldefels (C-31). By car or public transport (bus line L-95 Barcelona-Castelldefels), The Natural Reserve Remolar - Filipinas is the most visited.

Timetable, Remolar-Filipines reserve. Open as follows:

Daily and weekends 9 AM to 18h (6 PM)
During august open week days from 8h to 15h and 9 AM-6 PM on weekends.
Closed on 25 and 26th December, 1st January and 24th June.

The closing hours affect the entrance to the Filipines marsh area as well as the car-access to the whole reserve. You can visit the reserve (except the Filipines marsh) out of the mentioned schedule but either walking or on bycicle, leaving any vehicle at the C-31 entrance.

Filipines marsh itinerary and the information center are attended by enthusiastic local naturalists who offer updated information on latest bird sightings, news from the reserve. It is also a good place to buy gifts from the reserve. Our t-shirts, stickers, or craft are available for sale. You can also contact us via E-Mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

More information:

Nature of Delta del Llobregat (pictures):

http://www.flickr.com/groups/delta_llobregat/

Catalan Environmental Department :

http://www.gencat.net/mediamb/rndelta/info.htm#info