Tortosa (Northwestern Catalan: [toɾˈtoza], Spanish: [toɾˈtosa] ⓘ) is the capital of the comarca of Baix Ebre, in Catalonia, Spain.

After its conquest, the city and its territory were divided among the victors, with multiple lands being granted to foreign crusaders and to the military and religious orders.

Construction work on a railway line between Tortosa and Alcañiz began in 1891, to open a communication gate between this region and Aragon.

Even considering it's located at miles inland from the coastline, this mostly happens because the city lies on the delta of the Ebro river, which acts as a natural barrier against cold fronts.

[citation needed] Albeit being a Mediterranean climate, winter months have less precipitation than autumn (common pattern in eastern Spain), but there is still a substantial summer drought.