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| Coordinates:41°11′N0°34′E / 41.183°N 0.567°E /41.183; 0.567 | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Community |  Catalonia |
| Province | Tarragona |
| Comarca | Ribera d'Ebre |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Josep Ma. Buixeda Ruana (2015)[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 73.6 km2 (28.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population (2018)[3] | |
• Total | 1,674 |
| • Density | 23/km2 (59/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Asconenc, asconenca |
| Website | asco |
Ascó (Catalan pronunciation:[asˈko]) is a large village in thecomarca ofRibera d'Ebre,Catalonia, Spain, on the right bank of theEbre river at the feet of theSerra de la Fatarella range. The village of Ascó is known for itsnuclear power station, and for excellent fishing in the river.
The local economy is based upon agriculture and work at the power station. The local area is studded with groves full of almonds, olives, grapes, and occasionally citrus fruits. It is approximately 26 km (16 mi) fromMequinenza, 4.7 km (2.9 mi) fromFlix, 8.6 km (5.3 mi) fromRiba-roja d'Ebre and 16 km (9.9 mi) fromGandesa, in the area where theBattle of the Ebro was fought during theSpanish Civil War. The terrain is a mixture of flatland, hills, mountains, forests and farmland.
Ascó has shops, a bank, a post office, a restaurant, severaltapas bars, a bakery, pharmacy, news stand, cafés, etc., all within a 3-minute walk from the river bank. There are also schools, a college, and a railway station on the main line toValencia,Barcelona, andZaragoza. It is less than an hour drive fromReus airport andSalou.
The village is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river and has the remains of a ruined castle on its summit. There are cycle paths and walking paths known as Vias Verdes (green ways) which follow the river and which offer views of the Ebro valley.
Zander,carp,catfish,mullet, andbass fishing is available in the river which has easy access and low banks.[citation needed] There are fishing guides who specialise in fishing this area. The fishing is not free and night fishing is banned. A fishing licence for Catalonia is required. Carp fishing is best in winter when the carp form huge shoals. Catfishing is best in summer when the catfish go on huge feeding frenzies. Local catfishing guides at Ascó usually stock bait and tackle.
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