L'Ametlla de Mar

The resort town of Calafell on the Costa Dorada.

Calafell

The resort town of Calafell on the Costa Dorada, blends the charm of its historic legacy with its seafaring tradition. From among Calafell's monumental heritage it is worth highlighting the medieval castle with its walled enclosure, the Romanesque church of Santa Creu, from the Lombardic age -11th century- and with remains of mural paintings in the apse. But tourist facilities are concentrated above all in the old fishing neighbourhood, named La Platja or Marina de Calafell, which has restaurants, hotels, apartments and housing developments. Within the district of Calafell it is also worth visiting the Iberian village of Les Toixoneres (5th to 2nd centuries BC), which is currently known as the Iberian Citadel of Calafell and which has been rebuilt and the atmosphere reconstructed so that visitors can conjure up the civilization which inhabited the area 2,500 years ago.


Calafell consist of three main areas. The old town which rose around the high medieval castle, the nucleus of Segur and Calafell beach. The area has a mild climate with long, hot summers and short, pleasant winters. If its a beach holiday you want then this resort has 5km of fine, sandy beach, with clean sand and the water is shallow and warm. The resort is perfect for all age groups.

Calafell has a rich culture when it comes to food. As well as offering an international menu for the visitor, there are some dishes, unique to the area such as the ´fideua´, a variety of fish, caught locally and seasoned in traditional style. The area also produces some original wines which have to be sampled.


Calafell offers a number of facilities for golf, tennis, basketball and petanca as well as a full range of water sports. The resort has an attractive sports harbour and a new multi-sport pavilion.

Calafel has wide range of sea activities are waiting for you! For the most adventurous, for beginners or the most advanced; for families, friends, and groups! We offer activities for every age and every level, the best equipment and the most experienced professional team, at a very affordable price!


You can round up your day with complementary activities such as mountain biking or quad biking; enjoy the landscape while trekking or relaxing practicing golf.

 

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