The maritime essence of les Cases d'Alcanar is closely linked to the origins of this fishing village in the Terres de l'Ebre. The population grew around an old watchtower, which defended the population from pirate attacks. It was later demolished by British troops during the Napoleonic invasion and the church of Sant Pere Pescador was built. The mercantile spirit of the seafarers of the Cases d'Alcanar comes from afar. In La Moleta del Remei, an Iberian site located in the municipality, the Iberian tribe of the Ilercavons lived there, between the 7th and 2nd centuries BC. This town was a key point for the Mediterranean commercial traffic of the time, which was carried inland along the Ebre river. To reminisce about that time, sign up for a guided tour of the grounds and you will see how they lived. In La Moleta del Remei, the Iberian Festival of Alcanar, Tyrika is celebrated every year. An event where thematic exhibitions, didactic workshops and craft demonstrations are held. Come to the port of the town to taste the marine cuisine of the area based on galleys (seafood) and a specialty: the masqueta rice made with local Delta rice, accompanied by saffron, clams and courgette. At the Confraria de Pescadors Sant Pere you can visit the permanent exhibition of old photos of the Cases d'Alcanar and take the opportunity to see the fish auction at the market from 5pm. The coast of the Cases d'Alcanar is ideal for cycling tours. If you go south you will discover bunkers, underground shelters and two machine gun hideouts, one of the most complete sets in Catalonia. Another recommended visit is the mouth of the Sénia river, an area of natural interest with a lagoon that gathers a great diversity of flora and fauna.