Calafell Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Calafell
Calafell boasts a great heritage and idyllic beaches where you can really let your hair down. It also offers leisure and entertainment for the whole family.

Travel to the heart of the Costa Dorada during your holiday in Calafell, an excellent destination with some great cuisine, especially fish, and local regional wines. During the summer you can enjoy a wide range of water sports, such as surfing, windsurfing, paddle surfing, and more.

Take advantage of our cheap trips to Calafell to travel back in time: in the seaside neighbourhood, near Calafell train station, you will find the ciutadella ibèrica, the Iberian citadel, which dates from the 6th century and home to an important archaeological site Thanks to the reconstruction of the settlement, you can learn all about how the Iberians of ancient Cossetania lived.

The Roman villa of Vilarenc is the site of an archaeological excavation located near the Torrent de Montpaó River, where you will find the remains of a large building and a number of cisterns. More recent are the houses of the indianos, Spanish colonists who made their fortunes in the Americas and had extravagant estates built upon their return: Cal Perico, a mansion built in 1899, and the farmhouse of La Sínia are the most representative examples of this style.

At the centre of the Passeig Marítim promenade, next to the monument to fishermen, you can see the emblematic blue and white building of the Confraria de Pescadors from 1914. This ancient headquarters of the Fishermen’s Guild stretches out on to the golden sands of the platja de Calafell beach, over three uninterrupted miles of warm Mediterranean waters.

On the rocks located to the north of the city stands the Castell de Santa Cruz, a 10th century castle. The interior of this small medieval fortification hosts a museum where you can learn about the history of the Roman settlement on the hill, the later construction of the castle, and its importance throughout several wars.

Getting to Calafell is really easy, as it is very well connected with other cities by train and by road. Reus Airport is about 30 miles away, so that is also a good option.

Enjoy a family vacation at this wonderful destination with its beautiful long beaches with one of our package deals to Calafell. You have to try the rossejat before you leave, a traditional dish of golden, sautéed rice with fish. You can taste it in one of the many restaurants along the promenade with the relaxing sound of the waves in the background.

4R Miramar Calafell
4R Miramar Calafell
3 out of 5
Avenida Costa Dorada, 1, Calafell
The price is ₹5,736 per night from 17 May to 18 May
₹5,736
per night
17 May - 18 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping.
8/10 Very Good! (214 reviews)
"Right on a beautiful beach. Room was renovated though fluff balls under beds etc get the sea view room. Worth every cent"

Reviewed on 30 May 2023

4R Miramar Calafell
Akquaaa Boutique Hotel
Akquaaa Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
Avda. Sant Joan de Deu, 119, Calafell
The price is ₹6,489 per night from 27 May to 28 May
₹6,489
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"Amazingly friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Akquaaa Boutique Hotel
Hotel Ciudad de Castelldefels
Hotel Ciudad de Castelldefels
3 out of 5
Paseo De La Marina 212, Castelldefels
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹8,294 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹8,294
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (880 reviews)
Good location,4 min walk from the beach/restaurant
"Location is good, neighbourhood is quiet (May 2024), but noise in the hallway and other rooms can be heard clearly. Neighbouring rooms and people walking through the hallways cause irritation. Rooms need to be better sound-proofed."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Hotel Ciudad de Castelldefels
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Port Plaza Apartments
Port Plaza Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Plaça dels Carros 12, Tarragona
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge).
9/10 Wonderful! (167 reviews)
"good price, but lack of formal hotel services"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Port Plaza Apartments
Calafell Home Apartments
Calafell Home Apartments
3 out of 5
Carrer de Vilamar 73, Calafell, Tarragona
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Calafell. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 10 beach bars. Popular attractions Calafell Aventura and Ciutadella Iberica ...
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
"It was clean, spacious and the area was lovely. We were out quite late at night and felt safe. Train station was nearby and so were shops. The hosts were fantastic and very responsive."

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2024

Calafell Home Apartments
Atenea Park - Suites Apartments
Atenea Park - Suites Apartments
3 out of 5
C/ Juan Sebastian el Cano , n 4, Vilanova I la Geltru
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (569 reviews)
"Beautiful apartment. Very clean in every way. All staff are so friendly and helpful. No complaints. Loved our stay. Would definitely return."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2024

Atenea Park - Suites Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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4/5 - Good

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15 Sep 2019

We loved the authentic Spanish/Catalunya town. There were no Brits around which was perfect for us. A great get away with lots of restaurants, supermarkets and a great beach!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
24 Jun 2019

Generally relatively quiet in early June which is exactly what we were after; was told the population of about 10k multiplies 5 fold during July & August!!

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