Calafell Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with a beach, rocky shoreline, and buildings in the background.
A beach with a playground, clear blue sky, and a large tree.
An aerial view of a coastal city with a beach, buildings, and waves.
A beach with blue lounge chairs, palm trees, and multi-story buildings in the background.
A stone statue, a palm tree, and a beach in the background.

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.

Hotel Canada Palace

Hotel Canada Palace

4 out of 5
Avinguda Mossen Jaume Soler, 44 Calafell Catalonia
The price is £119 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£119
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Calafell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Calafell Aventura and Ciutadella ...
Hotel Canada Palace
Akquaaa Boutique Hotel

Akquaaa Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Avda. Sant Joan de Deu, 119 Calafell
The price is £150 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£150
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Calafell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (206 reviews)
"Very nice hotel on the beach. Staff was very helpful especially with our luggage since you had to park away from the hotel. Our room was clean and comfortable with a great view of the beach"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Akquaaa Boutique Hotel
4R Miramar Calafell

4R Miramar Calafell

3 out of 5
Avenida Costa Dorada, 1 Calafell
The price is £143 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£143
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Calafell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Calafell Aventura and Ciutadella Iberica ...
4R Miramar Calafell
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.
Calafell Home Apartments

Calafell Home Apartments

3 out of 5
Carrer de Vilamar 73 Calafell Tarragona
Stay at this aparthotel in Calafell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 10 beach bars. Popular attractions Calafell Aventura and Ciutadella Iberica are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
"We have repeated many times for iur stay in Calafel. Very clean apartment, very near to train station, near to convenient stores and near the beach! That is a plus point. The apartment has everything we need. Will come back again."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Calafell Home Apartments
Apartamentos Costa d'Or

Apartamentos Costa d'Or

3 out of 5
C/ Vilamar, 101 Calafell
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Calafell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Calafell Aventura and Ciutadella ...
Apartamentos Costa d'Or
Apartment with pool and sea views and Air Conditioning. Very quiet area

Apartment with pool and sea views and Air Conditioning. Very quiet area

Segur de Calafell Catalonia
Stay at this apartment in Calafell. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Platja de Segur and Estany Beach - El Mas ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
Family break
"Well appointed flat with access to swimming pool. 25mins walk downhill to the beach, 15-20mins to train station (on the way to the beach). On street parking available for no charge but not necessarily always spaces right outside. Aircon in living room and one bedroom, fan in second bedroom. Well ..."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2023

Apartment with pool and sea views and Air Conditioning. Very quiet area
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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