Apartamentos en Segur de Calafell - Costa Dorada

What to see and do in Segur de Calafell

Segur de Calafell is a beautiful tourist destination on the Costa Dorada , in the province of Tarragona. Belonging to the municipality of Calafell, its construction began in the 1960s and 1970s, coinciding with the area's tourism boom.

Segur de Calafell is especially known for its long, fine sandy beaches . The main beach in Segur de Calafell is over 1.5 kilometers long and offers all amenities: showers, restrooms, parasol and sun lounger rentals, access for people with reduced mobility, a children's play area, inflatable water toys, beachfront restaurants, and more.

Segur de Calafell beach offers a wide range of sporting activities : surfing, sailing, scuba diving, water skiing, paddle surfing, flyboarding, snorkeling, and more. It is one of the most popular beaches on the Costa Dorada.

If you're looking for fun and an adrenaline rush, we recommend the Calafell Slide, a giant toboggan run 700 meters long. Located on Mount Escarnosa, opposite Calafell's old town, it's the perfect toboggan run for a fun family outing.

Segur de Calafell and its surroundings also offer a wide range of cultural tourism options for all visitors. One of the most emblematic is the Castle of Santa Creu , an 11th-century castle restored in 1982 and located at the highest point in Calafell, offering breathtaking views of the Baix Penedès region from its walls.

We also recommend visiting the Iberian Citadel of Calafell , located between Segur de Calafell and the town's historic center. This settlement, built over 2,500 years ago, is an authentic and original Iberian citadel, presumably constructed by the Iberians to defend themselves against Roman attacks. The citadel has been reconstructed, including recreations of the dwellings from that era.

Very close to the Iberian Citadel is the Roman Villa of El Vilarenc . This is an ancient Roman settlement where the remains of the famous Roman baths and a forge can still be seen.

Other interesting activities to do in Segur de Calafell include visiting the 11th-century church of Santa Creu ; or the medieval tower of Talaia , a watchtower that served to spot possible pirate attacks.

If you're spending several days in Segur de Calafell, we also recommend exploring the Baix Penedès region in depth. It's an ideal area for wine tourism, hiking, and mountain biking . A particularly appealing option is to explore it thoroughly by following the ' Via Augusta Penedès ,' a walking or cycling route that traverses the entire area. This route will help you understand the imprint of the past, its cultural heritage, and the economic, social, and gastronomic transformations of the region.

Other great day trips you can take from Segur de Calafell include a visit to the nearby city of Barcelona, ​​or a pleasant day at the PortAventura theme park. Both destinations are less than 60 kilometers from Segur de Calafell.

How to get to Segur de Calafell

Segur de Calafell is a well-connected municipality on the Costa Dorada, making it an ideal place to spend your holidays, whether with your family, your partner or with friends.

It has its own train station , located in Plaça de Lola Boronat, right in the town center. You can easily reach Segur de Calafell by train, as the station has direct connections to some of the main train stations throughout Spain, primarily Barcelona Sants station, from which several commuter trains depart daily.

If you decide to travel by plane to Segur de Calafell , you should know that the town is only 50 kilometers from the airports of Barcelona and Reus, which are the closest to the town.

Segur de Calafell is also well connected by road to Spain's main cities, making it very easy to get there by car. The AP-7, also known as the Autopista del Mediterráneo (Mediterranean Highway), runs nearby, linking the entire Spanish Mediterranean coast from France to Guadiario. In addition, the A-2, A-3, and AP-2 highways connect Segur de Calafell to central Spain.

By road, Segur de Calafell is less than 60 kilometers from Barcelona, ​​40 from Tarragona, and 50 from Reus. It is therefore located in the heart of the Costa Dorada tourist area. Furthermore, the town is approximately 250 kilometers from Zaragoza and less than 300 kilometers from Valencia.

If you want to travel to Segur de Calafell by bus , the Segur de Calafell bus station is your ideal option. Located on the central Calle Lluís Companys (number 58), you can reach Segur de Calafell by bus from several Spanish cities.

Where to eat in Segur de Calafell

Segur de Calafell is a town with a rich gastronomic tradition .

One of the traditional products is tortas enremadas . This is a thin, elongated bread dough filled with tomato, pepper, onion, spinach, sausage, and herring.

In Segur de Calafell you can find delicious paellas and fideuàs , cooked with the excellent fish from this coast. In autumn , barbecues featuring meats with saffron milk cap mushrooms are common. And during hunting season, wild boar is typically served in a civet stew.

Also typical of the region is tuna stew , made with tuna tripe, potatoes, and onions. There's also burnt garlic , a traditional seafood dish made with various fish and roasted garlic.

You can enjoy these and other culinary delights in some of the best restaurants in Segur de Calafell, such as the Llamas restaurant –specializing in Spanish cuisine-, La Concha –market cuisine-, or Restaurant Mediterrani –specializing in rice dishes and seafood-.