Beaches
In Calafell, you can enjoy five kilometres of golden sandy beaches, its iodine-rich waters and the many activities that you can enjoy there.
The beaches of Calafell are perfect for families, boasting a splendid Mediterranean climate.
For some time now, Calafell has been known as the ‘beach for feeding bottles’ because of the quality of its sand and waters, the calmness of the sea and its gentle terrain, which makes it easy for children to simply wade in.
There are parking spaces for people with reduced mobility all over town.
The beaches of Calafell have the following facilities and services available:
- Accessible concrete walkways
- Showers accessible from the walkways.
- Assisted bathing with amphibious chairs provided by Red Cross staff.
- Red Cross lifeguard services on all beaches.
- Toilets
- Children’s play area
- Placement of marker buoys around the bathing area, with channels for the entry and exit of vessels.
- Sun lounger, umbrella, paddle boat hire, among other things
- Beach volleyball nets, goal posts, etc.
- Water sports: catamaran, stand up paddle board, sailing equipment, etc. hire.
The 3 beaches of Calafell
The three areas that belong to the Calafell coast are:
Water sports and sports activities
Don’t miss out on the wide range of services and water sports aimed at all age groups such as courses on sailing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, windsurfing, Nordic walking, etc.
Natura Space
Nature plays an essential role
The madelers
The madelers was the name given in Calafell to the small dunes that, arranged parallel to the sea, separated the beach from the farmland before the coastal area was urbanized. Nowadays, they can only be seen in areas that have not been urbanized, such as the natural space of Las Madrigueres. These are dune formations typical of our beaches.
Posidonia
Posidonia is the only genus of the monotypic family of Posidoniaceae, a family of marine plants endemic to temperate waters, mainly known for forming underwater meadows of high ecological value. Although they may look like algae, these plants are true flowering plants: they have roots, stems, leaves, and even flowers and fruits adapted to the marine environment.
Natura Space
Benefits of the Madelers for
Beach Conservation
We restore the ancient madelers, improving the landscape as well as the functioning and dynamics of the coastal system.
Sediment Accumulation
They function to retain and stabilize sand, forming dune structures.
Salinity Control
The madelers help us control salinity in the beach area.
Erosion Prevention
They provide a natural defense mechanism against the impact of storms.
Vegetation Development
We restore the dune habitat and improve biodiversity.
Our beaches
Don't miss anything!
Here you will find all the services offered by
the beaches of Calafell.
Enjoy the beaches
Calafell organizes a large number of shows and activities for all audiences
Equipment and services
Calafell City Council takes care of the maintenance of the beaches throughout the year
ISO and Blue Flag certification
Calafell’s three beaches and seafront promenade were the first beaches in Catalonia to get ISO 14001 certification from AENOR in 2003. In 2006, the system was recertified for ISO 14001:2004 by the same certification body, and in March 2008, the environmental management system was certified for the European Union’s EMAS.
Our beaches have enjoyed Blue Flag status since 1992, with the collaboration of the Tarragona Provincial Council Tourist Trust.
