Trails
All nature lovers will find different hiking and MBT trails in Calafell. Some of them are available in GPX, KML or GeoJson format, while others are in PDF format.
On foot or on an MBT
Trails in downloadable format (GPX, KML or GeoJson) designed for downloading and using with GPS devices.
Foradada Cave trail
Trail that will take you to the highest peaks in town. Tread ancient paths and make a journey to the Paleolithic Period with a visit to the Foradada Cave.
- Difficulty: easy
- Distance: 8.6 km
- Time: 1 hr 30 min on foot
- Maximum altitude: 130 m
- Elevation gain: 220 m
Route with more information available at NaturaLocal
Trail to Montpaó and the Castle of Calafell
Discover Calafell’s historic sites such Holy Cross Castle, the ruins of the mediaeval settlement of Montpaó and Casalot del Viola.
- Difficulty: easy
- Distance: 13.40 km
- Time: 2 hr 30 min on foot, 1 hr on an MBT
- Maximum altitude: 108 m
- Elevation gain: 189 m
Route with more information available at NaturaLocal
Shrine trail
Trail that covers some of the most little-known shrines in the region.
- Difficulty: high
- Distance: 50.11 km
- Time: 3 hr 30 min on an MBT, 2 days on foot
- Maximum altitude: 385 m
- Elevation gain: 987 m
Calafell - Albinyana - Calafell trail
Charming trail that runs through pine forests in the Baix Penedès region.
- Difficulty: moderate
- Distance: 24.95 km
- Time: 2 hr on an MBT, 1 day on foot
- Maximum altitude: 280 m
- Elevation gain: 457 m
Wildlife trail
Trail along rural paths that link the towns of Calafell and El Vendrell to discover spots off the beaten track.
- Difficulty: easy
- Distance: 10.45 km
- Time: 1 hr on an MBT, 2 hr 30 min on foot
- Maximum altitude: 47 m
- Elevation gain: 84 m
Casa Alta trail
Trail of great landscape value where you can discover flora and fauna that’s unique to the region.
- Difficulty: easy
- Distance: 42.85 km
- Time: 3 hr on an MBT, 2 days on foot
- Maximum altitude: 310 m
- Elevation gain: 775 m
Heritage sites on foot
Downloadable trails in PDF format, designed for those who want to enjoy heritage sites on foot, but who need the information printed out.
The Foradada Cave
The views of the Penedès region from the rock slab beside the Foradada Cave deserves a lookout point.
- Difficulty: moderate
- Distance: 6 km
- Time: 1 hr 30 min
- Maximum altitude: 118 m
- Starting/ending point: Cal Bolavà
Trail through Segur
Trail from St Michael’s Church to the Watchtower that will let you discover the mediaeval origins of the Quadra de Segur, the Watchtower – built in the 15th century – and Mas Mel beach.
- Difficulty: moderate
- Distance: 3.6 km
- Time: 1 hr 30 min
- Maximum altitude: 132 m
- Starting/ending point: St Michael’s Church
The Spanish Civil War in Calafell
This trail takes you through the most significant spots of the major armed conflict that took place in Spain in the 20th century.
- Difficulty: low
- Distance: 8.3 km
- Time: 2 hours
- Maximum altitude: 68 m
- Starting/ending point: Cal Bolavà
The district of Calafell Beach
Route along the seafront from the old St John of God Sanatorium of Calafell, passing in front of the fishing equipment shops that have remained intact to date, Casa Barral and the sculptures along the seafront promenade.
- Difficulty: low
- Distance: 1 km
- Time: 20 min
- Starting point: St John of God Sanatorium (now Le Méridien Ra Hotel)
- Ending point: St Peter’s Church
