Iberians and Romans, Arabs and feudal lords, all are part of Calafell’s history. The Iberian Citadel, the Barral House-Museum, the Lifeboat, the Church of San Miguel, and the Castle of the Holy Cross are some of the testimonies of history that guide us through time to the present day.
A gateway to the Costa Dorada, in a privileged location between Barcelona and Tarragona, Calafell blends the richness of its historical heritage with the powerful appeal of five kilometers of fine, golden sand and a promenade that accompanies them throughout. It also boasts a magnificent marina, located in the center of Segur de Calafell.
Calafell is certified by the Generalitat de Catalunya as a family destination brand for “Family Beach.”
In 2021, it obtained the Biosphere Destination certification.
A welcoming place that is firmly committed to sustainability and technology. It becomes a meeting point and a point of reference for all audiences from all over the world in search of sun, beaches, leisure and culture, sports, rich and varied cuisine, etc., and, ultimately, happiness.
| Admission to the Smart Tourism Destinations Programme |
The destination joined the DTI Network in May 2022 and completed the Diagnostic Report and Action Plan for its transformation into a Smart Tourism Destination in December of the same year, renewing its commitment in July 2025. |
| Outstanding initiatives
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- Events are held throughout the year to mitigate seasonality and highlight the local culture and identity, offering a wide range of attractive activities for locals, tourists, and visitors alike.
- In its commitment to sustainable tourism, it has earned Biosphere Destination Certification.
- Work is aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.
- Notable efforts have been made to restore and enhance cultural heritage.
- The destination is committed to quality and sustainability in the provision of tourism services.
- The areas of sustainability, governance, and technology achieve the highest degree of compliance in the DTI methodology.
- The three beaches and the Calafell promenade were among the first in Catalonia to obtain ISO 14001 certification from the AENOR Certification Entity, in 2003. In 2006, the system was recertified to ISO 14001:2004 by the same entity, and in March 2008, the environmental management system was certified under EMAS by the European Union.
- The Blue Flag has been present on all three beaches since 1992.
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Technical data
VAT number:
P4303700A Address: Plaça Catalunya, 1 Postal code: 43820 Telephone: 977 69 90 09 Region: Cataluña Province:
Tarragona Population:
Calafell Country:
España Local entity type: Ayuntamiento Date of membership:
20220530 Diagnosis: Sí Diagnosis date:
28/07/2025 Destination Type:
Urbano marítimo Population:
28,463 Area (km²):
20.36 Density (inhab/km²):
1,397.99
Level in the Network: Nivel 3
