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To the city of Tarragona, 5 miles. The city of Tarragona is on the sea, and it is a city of the Jews. It has a marble wall, and perhaps strong fortifications and impregnable towers. It is inhabited by a people of the Romans, and it is strong and impregnable. From it to Barcelona in the east is 60 miles. From the city of Tarragona westward to the site of the Ebro River is 40 miles. This valley divides a great expanse. From the site of the river to Tortosa on the sea westward is 19 miles. It is a good, strong, impregnable fortress on the Syrian Sea, held by a select people. Near it is a large village, with connected buildings and farms. From Tortosa westward to the village of Amposta near the sea is 6 miles. From it to the fortress of Peñíscola is 6 miles. It is an impregnable fortress on the coast, inhabited and with villages, buildings, and abundant water. From the fortress of Peñíscola to the pass of Benicarló is 7 miles. It is a high, obstructing mountain on the sea, and there is no way around it. One must pass over its summit, and it is very difficult. From it to the city of Valencia westward is 20 miles. The city of Valencia is a great, populous city, rich in crops, trees, and vineyards. It is on a level plain, and between it and the sea is about 3 miles. From Valencia to Murviedro, which are populous villages, gardens, and estates with flowing waters, is 60 miles. All these properties and trees are near the sea. From it to Denia westward is 13 miles. The city of Denia is a capital of the provinces of Al-Andalus. It is on a level plain, populous, and a center of trade and construction. It has markets and trade, and is prosperous. Between it and the sea is 3 miles, with rivers. It is on a flowing river that irrigates the farms. It has gardens, orchards, and connected buildings on it. From the city of Denia to Zaragoza is 91 stages on the road. Between Denia and the road is 3 days. From the road to the fortress of Al-Riyāḥīn is two stages. It is a fortress with much cultivation and is self-sufficient. From the fortress of Al-Riyāḥīn to Elche.

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