Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Discover

Places to see

Spain

Catalonia

Tarragona

Montsia

Alcanar

Machine Gun Nests of Alcanar

Discover

Places to see

Spain

Catalonia

Tarragona

Montsia

Alcanar

Machine Gun Nests of Alcanar

Recommended by 29 cyclists out of 31

Save

Location: Alcanar, Montsia, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain

Save

See rides here

Take Me There

Routes here

Top cycling routes to Machine Gun Nests of Alcanar

3.8

(13)

riders

1. Mouth of the Sénia River – Plaza de Toros de Vinaròs loop from Benicarló - Peníscola

96.3km

06:42

530m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Expert

4.4

(7)

riders

2. Mouth of the Sénia River – Plaza de Toros de Vinaròs loop from la Ràpita

53.2km

03:07

220m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.8

(16)

riders

3. Mouth of the Sénia River – Machine Gun Nests of Alcanar loop from Vinaròs

25.4km

01:29

90m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Tips

Gerd

February 14, 2024

Walking along the cobbled beach of Marjal from the Casas d'Alcanar, one can find numerous machine gun nests from the 1936 Spanish Civil War, one of the most complete sets found in Catalonia and complemented by fortifications located in at the foot of the Montsià mountains.

The machine gun nests were defensive structures that were connected to a complex of dugouts and gunpowder trenches dug underground. They are made of bricks, mortar, concrete and iron to withstand projectile impacts.

These structures, together with the coastal batteries, were part of the fortification of the Alcanar coast. They were built during the Civil War by the War Ministry of the Second Spanish Republic to defend against possible landing of ships by fascist troops. Les Cases d'Alcanar was a strategic point due to its privileged view of the Bay of Alfacs.

Source: alcanarturisme.es/destinations/nius-de-metralladores

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 0 m

Weather

Today

Sunday 28 September

25°C

20°C

100 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See rides here

Take Me There

Location: Alcanar, Montsia, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain

Machine Gun Nests of Alcanar

1. Mouth of the Sénia River – Plaza de Toros de Vinaròs loop from Benicarló - Peníscola

2. Mouth of the Sénia River – Plaza de Toros de Vinaròs loop from la Ràpita

3. Mouth of the Sénia River – Machine Gun Nests of Alcanar loop from Vinaròs

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️