Cambrils, cosiness in the fishing harbour

The town of Cambrils , located at the heart of the Costa Dorada, is one of the best examples of the traditional Mediterranean style. Here you can enjoy the beautiful, tranquil beaches, the emblematic marina, an enviable range of holiday facilities, and above all a cuisine. The customs and the welcoming nature of the people will make you feel right at home. This and much more is waiting to welcome you in Cambrils.

Cambrils has nine kilometres of beaches on which to relax and appreciate the fabulous Mediterranean climate. You can also take advantage of the seafront promenade to enjoy the tranquillity and views of the Cambrils coastline, either on foot or by bike on the cycle track.

This seafront promenade and its surrounding streets, the port quarter and the narrow, atmospheric alleyways of the old town are where you'll find the main shopping areas. Visitors and townspeople alike enjoy strolling and window-shopping. Cambrils has a wide range of excellent accommodation. From small family-run establishments with a homely atmosphere to large hotels, first-class apartments, and campsites where you can enjoy the sun and natural surroundings. Cambrils has a total of 75,000 beds, distributed as follows: 5,000 in hotels, 10,000 in campsites, and 60,000 in villas and apartments. The nightlife of Cambrils depends on your preference. You can enjoy a quiet dinner, see a good show, have a few drinks, or dance until you drop. In Cambrils you can always find a great atmosphere.

Already inhabited in Roman times, the written history begins in 1154 Ad. In 1229, the men of the town participated in the great expedition to reconquer Mallorca from the Moors which started of in Salou with the king Jaime I. In the mid 17th century Cambrils was a walled town and a fortified site of some importance. Unfortunately there is not much left of these walls but there is still much to see in the Cambrils. Today the population of the town is about 23.531 which of course is a lot more in the summer months.

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