Archaeological Park – Holy Cross Castle
Holy Cross Castle is a mediaeval fortified complex, which was documented for the first time in 1037. It’s found in Calafell Old Town, which is also mediaeval in origin.
The Castle and its surrounding areas comprise an open-air archaeological park that explains episodes of the town’s history through a refreshing museum design.
The tour of the inside of the complex, with a new museum design that was installed quite recently, includes a visit to the conjuratory, the bell-gable and the cistern, which served as a hiding place during episodes of pirate attacks in the Mediterranean. The highlight of the entire visit is the Romanesque church, where visitors will enjoy an impressive and immersive experience that will definitely make an impression.
One of the most popular events in Calafell in recent years is held in its environs on the first weekend in September: the Calaphel Mediaeval Market.
Free parking in the surrounding areas with spaces for coaches, bookshop, toilets.
From 1 April to 30 June:
- From Wednesday to Sunday: 10.00–14.00
- Saturday: 10.00–14.00 and 16.00–19.00
From 1 July to 15 September:
- From Monday to Sunday: 10.00–14.00 and 17.30–20.30
From 16 September to 31 March:
- September and October:
- From Wednesday to Sunday: 10.00–14.00
- Saturday: 10.00–14.00 and 16.00–18.00
- November, December and January:
- From Wednesday to Sunday: 10.00–14.00
- February and March:
- From Wednesday to Sunday: 10.00–14.00
- Saturday: 10.00–14.00 and 16.00–18.00
Closed:
- Every Monday and Tuesday from 16 September to 30 June
- 1 and 6 January
- 25 and 26 December
General admission: €4.00
Reduced admission: €2.50
Visitors who can prove that they belong to any of the categories below are entitled to reduced admission:
- Children aged 7–17
- Seniors over the age of 65
- Groups of over 15 people
- Students
- Carnet jove
- Unemployed
- Disabled
- Large families
- ‘El teu carnet és +’ card holders (you must present your library card from any of the following: Calafell Public Libraries, L’Arboç Municipal Library, Marta Mata Municipal Library of Cunit or Terra Baixa Public Library of Vendrell).
Free admission: (Please check groups entitled to free admission)
Visitors who can prove that they belong to any of the categories below are entitled to free admission:
- Children under the age of 7
- Residents registered in Calafell
- Teachers
- Accredited archaeologists
- EXARC members
- Associació Museòlegs de Catalunya members
- Amics del Patrimoni de Calafell members
- Club Super3
Guided tour: €2 per person on top of the admission fee
You’ll find guided tours and other scheduled activities on the website agenda and our social media accounts.
We’ll also be more than happy to create bespoke group activities. If you’re a group of at least 14 people and you wish to take a guided tour of the Iberian Citadel, Holy Cross Castle, Casa Barral, the Fishermen’s Guild or St Michael’s Church, for example, as well as some of the family workshops or trails that we offer, please send us an email to calafellhistoric@calafell.org so we can deal with your request and you can check prices and availability.
You must make a booking at least 15 days in advance.
Last entry to all the heritage sites (Citadel, Castle, Fishermen’s Guild and Casa Barral Museum) is 30 minutes before closing time. When it’s less than 30 minutes before closing time, entry is no longer possible.
Smoking or bringing food and/or drinks to the sites is not allowed.
Pets are not allowed.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
