Calafell Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Calafell
Public beach of Calafell resort town in a sunny summer day. Tarragona region, Catalonia, Spain
Calafell
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.

Akquaaa Boutique Hotel

Akquaaa Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Avda. Sant Joan de Deu, 119 Calafell
The price is £81 per night from 10 May to 11 May
£81
10 May - 11 May
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 ...
Akquaaa Boutique Hotel
4R Miramar Calafell

4R Miramar Calafell

3 out of 5
Avenida Costa Dorada, 1 Calafell
The price is £66 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£66
5 May - 6 May
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (271 reviews)
We liked the view, room was cleaned daily, close to train station, staff was friendly and helpful, close to other restaurants if we wanted to eat elsewhere.

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

4R Miramar Calafell
Gran Hotel Rey Don Jaime

Gran Hotel Rey Don Jaime

4 out of 5
Avenida del Hotel, 22 Castelldefels
The price is £115 per night from 10 May to 11 May
£115
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Castelldefels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (972 reviews)
Excellent + spa !!!

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Gran Hotel Rey Don Jaime
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! (46 reviews)
Wonderful stay! Very clean place, excellent service, and great communication throughout. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 27 Apr 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
Mediterráneo Sitges

Mediterráneo Sitges

4 out of 5
Avenida Sofia 3 Sitges
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Sitges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (347 reviews)
Great place, beautiful furniture. Very clean

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Mediterráneo Sitges
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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