The Bergantes is a short river in Spain, in the Valencian and Aragon Communities, which rises in the comarca of el Ports (Castellón), 12.5 kilometres (7.8 mi) SSE of Morella. It is the only river in Valencia which forms part of the Ebro basin.
| Bergantes River | |
|---|---|
 The Bergantes near the Sanctuary of La Balma, Zorita del Maestrazgo | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Spain |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • elevation | 1,293 m (4,242 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Length | 60 km (37 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Guadalope→ Ebro→ Balearic Sea |
| River system | Ebro |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Calders, Cantavieja |
Geography
editAlthough its course is not long (approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi)) and it has a relatively small basin, it has a strong flow during the winter, due to heavy rainfall in the headwater area, situated in the shadow of the mountainous area to the north. The river Cantavieja and the river Calders, which rise in Teruel province, join the Bergantes at the pueblo of Forcall. The Bergantes joins the Guadalope just before the reservoir at Calanda.
Ecology
editThe river has a diverse flora and fauna, including trout, crayfish and otters.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Morilla Fernández, Cosme. Guía y mapa de la naturaleza de España (in Spanish). Anaya Touring. p. 216. ISBN 978-84-9776-814-6.