Cambrils

The beach season runs from June to September. July and August are the busiest and hottest. Spring and autumn are mild. The Festa Major de Sant Pere (late June) and the Cambrils Gastronomic Festival are the best-known events.

• The Portal del Carrer Major is a medieval gate in the old town.
• The Museu de la Torre is a museum in the old tower, with local history.
• The Molí de les Tres Eres is a historic mill and museum.
• The Parc Samà is a 19th-century garden in the hills, with ponds, caves and a labyrinth, a short drive from the town.
• The Vil·la romana de la Llosa is a Roman site near the beach.
• Beaches such as Regueral, Vilafortuny and La Llosa have fine sand and a promenade.
• The Port and the fishermen's quarter have restaurants by the harbour.
• The Castell Vilafortuny is a castle on the east side of the town.

• Have a seafood meal by the harbour, where boats land the catch.
• Walk or cycle the coastal promenade.
• Visit the Parc Samà gardens.
• Take a trip to Tarragona or PortAventura.

• Tarragona (about 15 km): a Roman city and UNESCO site.
• Reus (about 12 km): a town with Modernist buildings and a Gaudí centre.
• PortAventura (about 12 km): a theme park near Salou.
• Priorat wine region (about 40 km): vineyards and villages.
• Barcelona (about 110 km): the capital of Catalonia.

Other places nearby:

• Catalonia: Tarragona, Barcelona and Girona.

• By air: Reus airport is about 10 km away. Barcelona airport is about 110 km.
• By train: Cambrils station is on the coastal line, with regional trains to Barcelona and Tarragona. Book on Renfe.
• By bus: Buses run from Tarragona, Reus and Barcelona.
• By car: The AP-7 and N-340.

• On foot: The old town, the harbour and the promenade are all close together.
• Cycling: A cycling path runs along the coast.
• Bus and taxi: To reach outer beaches and Parc Samà.

• Is a car worth it?: Optional. Helpful for the hills and the wine region.
• Parking: Paid parking in the center. Free parking is limited in summer.
• Roads: The AP-7 is a toll road.

Cambrils is famous for seafood. Try arròs negre, suquet de peix (fish stew), cargols, grilled prawns, calçots in season, and romesco sauce from Tarragona. The nearby Priorat and Montsant make strong red wines. Local olive oil is also well known.

Cambrils is a safe town. Use sun protection in summer and check beach flags.

Cambrils grew around a medieval tower and walls, and was a fishing town for centuries. The Roman villa of La Llosa shows early settlement. In the 20th century, it developed as a beach resort, and today combines tourism with a working fishing fleet.

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