Economy and Tourism
The tourism and second homes are a prominent factor in the Alcan economy. Near the Alcanar Beach, many housing developments have been built that increase the number of tourists during the summer months. One of the oldest summer residences is known as Clos de Codorniu, and once was home to King Alfonso XIII of Spain. It also has several hotels and campsites and other facilities designed to cater to tourism.
Agricultural activity continues to develop in the northern town, the furthest from the coast, mainly growing crops of oranges and clementines. Fishing remains important in Alcanar's smaller villages, and they are especially dedicated to catching prawns.
Most tourists stay at the old and relatively quiet fishing village of Les Cases d'Alcanar or to Alcanar-Platja during the summer season. The small settlement of La Selleta was built by Germans on a hill below the Serra del Montsià in the last half of the 20th century.
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