Casa Barral Museum
Casa Barral is an old traditional fishermen house located in Passeig Marítim, where the poet and editor Carlos Barral lived. It’s one of the few examples of architecture showcasing Calafell’s maritime history which still remains.
The wooden balcony from the Canary Islands that Barral loved ever since he was a child stands out (‘Calafell was the myth of a happy childhood’, he said). There were many writers who visited or settled down in Calafell in the second half of the 20th century. These included Gabriel García Márquez, Mario Vargas Llosa and Juan Marsé.
Now, with a new museum design, the visit to the different rooms of the house will show you different sides of this personality: Barral the writer, Barral the editor, and lastly, the private side of Barral.
From 1 April to 30 June:
- Saturday: 10.00–14.00 and 17.00–20.00
- Sunday: 10.00–14.00
- Good Friday 2026 (April 3): from 10 am to 14 pm
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, October, February and March:
- Saturday: 10.00–14.00 and 17.00–20.00
- Sunday: 10.00–14.00
- November, December and January:
- Saturday and Sunday: 10.00–14.00
Closed:
- Every Monday and Tuesday from 16 September to 30 June
- 1 and 6 January
- 25 and 26 December
Free admission. Audio guide: 2 €
You’ll find guided tours and other scheduled activities on the website’s diary 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.cat 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.