la Sénia

History

Material remains have been found that demonstrate the presence of inhabitants in prehistoric times. The area of La Sénia has been occupied since ancient times. The caves of Rossegadors and de la Tenalla contain Levantine rock art, which provides evidence of the seasonal nomadic life of small groups of humans during the Epipaleolithic period. These paintings depict the fauna of the time, human figures engaged in hunting, details of male and female clothing, as well as scenes of hunting activities and compositions of unknown meaning. The lands of the Cenia River remained under the jurisdiction of the Knights Hospitaller from 1178, under the command of Ulldecona Castle. It was this order that granted the first charter of settlement to Guillem de Moragues, a native of Tortosa. La Sénia, then known as Cenia, was recognized as a town on April 17, 1232. Later, on January 25, 1235, Guillem de Moragues granted a new charter of settlement to the inhabitants of La Sénia. During the Catalan Civil War in 1462, La Sénia actively opposed John II of Aragon and was assaulted several times by royal troops until it finally surrendered in June 1466. In 1536, it was incorporated into the commandery of Mirambel. In 1716, after the War of the Spanish Succession, the population lost numerous privileges and local liberties following the implementation of the Nueva Planta Decrees by Philip V. During the Peninsular War, the town of La Sénia played a significant role. When it was conquered along with the rest of Montsià and Baix Ebre, it became part of the French department of Bouches-de-l'Èbre. During this period, La Sénia gained importance for its shipbuilding industry. After the expulsion of the French from the region of Montsià, absolutism was restored with the return of Ferdinand VII to…

Most-observed species

• Sardinian Warbler

  Curruca melanocephala (J.F.Gmelin, 1789) · Aves
  1,132
• European Goldfinch

  Carduelis carduelis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  1,090
• Great Tit

  Parus major Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  986
• Common Chaffinch

  Fringilla coelebs Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  972
• European Serin

  Serinus serinus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
  936
• Eurasian Blackbird

  Turdus merula Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  884
• European Greenfinch

  Chloris chloris (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  745
• European Robin

  Erithacus rubecula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  680

Most recent

• M 3.7 — 2013-10-04
  28 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain
• M 4 — 2013-10-02
  29 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain
• M 4.3 — 2013-10-02
  30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain
• M 4.1 — 2013-10-01
  30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain
• M 2.5 — 2008-12-31
  1 km NE of Castellfort, Spain
• M 2.8 — 2008-06-17
  12 km SSE of Tarragona, Spain