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Calafell Beach
Platja de Calafell
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About
Calafell Beach is located on the Balearic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 39th place out of 88 beaches in the Tarragona region 28.2 km away from its center, the city of Tarragona. It is one of the beaches of Calafell settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with green water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Calafell Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de Sant Salvador, which has a rating of 6.7.
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Beach overall scores
Calafell Beach is located in Tarragona region (Costa Daurada sub-region) within Calafell, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Platja de Calafell is an excellent spot for families, with easy access parking, and fine sands and crystal clear waters. It has a charming atmosphere and is also equipped with public showers and toilets, making it even more convenient for visitors. It's the perfect place for a day at the beach, with great accessibility and all the amenities you need."
Rafaela Reyes
"I've been coming to this beach since I was a little girl, and unfortunately I've noticed a significant decline in recent years. The once wide expanse of sand has been replaced with plants and restricted access to the beach, making it impossible to jump the wall as it used to be. Although there have been some improvements, such as the addition of a stool in the shower area, t..."
Ava Mateo
User reviews
"Platja de Calafell is an excellent spot for families, with easy access parking, and fine sands and crystal clear waters. It has a charming atmosphere and is also equipped with public showers and toilets, making it even more convenient for visitors. It's the perfect place for a day at the beach, with great accessibility and all the amenities you need."
Rafaela Reyes
"I've been coming to this beach since I was a little girl, and unfortunately I've noticed a significant decline in recent years. The once wide expanse of sand has been replaced with plants and restricted access to the beach, making it impossible to jump the wall as it used to be. Although there have been some improvements, such as the addition of a stool in the shower area, t..."
Ava Mateo
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
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Transport
- REU• 34.7km
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- Calafell• 5 min walk
Localities
- Calafell• 1.8km
- Tarragona• 28.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Calafell Beach?
The coastline of Calafell Beach is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water near the beach is blue-green. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Calafell Beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Calafell Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Calafell Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Calafell Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Calafell Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Calafell Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Calafell Beach?
The bar is located right on the Calafell Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.El veler de Calafell is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Calafell Beach?
There are 621 places to stay in the Calafell Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Calafell Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Calafell Beach from parking?
The Calafell Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Calafell Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Calafell Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ciutadella Ibèrica de Calafell located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Calafell Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Calafell Beach is July. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Calafell Beach (Tarragona) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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