Calafell

In the heart of the Penedès

An aura of mystery surrounds the village. More than five kilometres of iodine-rich beaches are a permanent source of health and well-being. Having been awarded the Family Tourism certification, which certifies the quality of its beaches and accommodation adapted to the needs of families, it offers travellers a unique cultural asset, the Iberian Citadel, with a wide range of activities to discover the pre-Roman past.

 

To enter Calafell is to embark on a journey into the Middle Ages, to inhale the essence of the sea and to surrender yourself to your senses. Located in the region of Baix Penedès, its medieval castle with a Romanesque church inside provides the traveller with shade and holds countless secrets to be discovered. Artfully combining its historical legacy and its deep seafaring tradition. In Calafell you can discover the legacy of the Iberians in the citadel, with interesting activities for schoolchildren and tourists.

 

But Calafell is so much more. A plethora of water activities await you here and gentle waves with gentle slopes have made this beautiful spot a favourite destination for families.You are free to choose whether you want to relax by playing golf, enjoying water sports, tasting the rich gastronomy, sunbathing on its magnificent beaches... Literary figures such as Carlos Barral, who considered Calafell to be fundamental in his life and work, as well as writers of the calibre of Gabriel García Márquez, Mario Vargas Llosa and Octavio Paz, among many others, have been distinguished visitors to this village. At the Barral family's house in Calafell, an old fishermen's "botiga", now converted into a museum, guided tours and activities are held to explore Calafell's seafaring and literary past.

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