Hola! Golden beaches, breathtaking views, tasty food, charming streets, many watersports options, interesting history… This is what Cambrils is all about. For many, it’s just an amazing holiday destination but believe us, it’s definitely more than that! If you’re a food lover – you’ll find yourself in heaven, as it’s considered the gastronomy capital of Costa Dorada! Ready? Let us show you the best things to do in Cambrils, one of the most relaxed coastal towns in Spain.
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Cambrils, Spain FAQ
Cambrils is a small Spanish coastal town located in Catalonia in the Province of Tarragona on Costa Dorada. It’s only about 20km from Tarragona and 115km from Barcelona.
Yes, Cambrils is a lovely coastal town that deserves your attention. If you’re looking for a beautiful and quiet holiday spot, you’ll love it here! Cambrils is also an amazing destination for a day trip or a weekend getaway, and it might serve as a good base for discovering Catalonia.
Cambrils is known for being the gastronomy capital of Costa Dorada where dozens of restaurants serve delicious fresh seafood every day. It’s also renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches, many awarded with Blue Flag.
Our travel video from Cambrils
Things to do in Cambrils, Spain
Cambrils beaches
One of the best things to do in Cambrils is hit one of its fantastic beaches. The town boasts about 9km of coastline along which you’ll find various types of beaches – from bigger to smaller, from busier to quieter, and with or without amenities. But one thing is certain – on each, you’ll enjoy fine golden sand, calm sea waters and great views. Their additional advantage is that they are all accessible from the Cambrils promenade!
The most popular (and busiest) Cambrils beaches are Platja del Regueral and Platja de la Llosa, both located just a few steps from the town center. If you prefer a little quieter and secluded spots, you can choose between beaches like Platja de l’Esquirol, Platja de Vilafortuny, Platja del Cavet, or Platja De l’Ardiaca.
Interesting fact. Four Cambrils beaches are awarded by Blue Flag: La Llosa, Regueral, Cavet, and Vilafortuny.
Cambrils promenade
Along the Cambrils beaches stretches a lovely promenade. It’s 9km long, starts near Platja De l’Ardiaca, and ends on Playa de Ponent in neighboring Salou town. It’s a great place for long walks or practicing sports while enjoying beautiful views of the sea, palm trees, and mountains in the background. What can we say… That’s one of the most unforgettable things to do in Cambrils!
Along Cambrils promenade you’ll find points of interest like Cambrils letters, Port de Cambrils with Faro Rojo lighthouse, ancient Pino Redondo pine tree that has been declared a Monument of Local and Regional Interest, a military telegraph tower – Torre de l’Esquirol, Cambrils History Museum located in Torre del Port, or monument with two gigantic mermaids. On the parallel street, you’ll also find many restaurants, bars, and shops.
Torre del Port & History Museum
Torre del Port is a 17th-century watchtower that was built to protect Cambrils from pirate attacks. Over the last years, the tower went through some renovations and nowadays it serves as Cambrils History Museum. It’s open only during weekends for free, with very limited hours (August 2026). For more information visit the cambrils.cat website.
Port of Cambrils
Port of Cambrils is located between Platja del Regueral and Platja de la Llosa. On the roundabout with the Tota Vela sculpture turn into a road leading to the pier, and take a nice stroll until you reach a red mini lighthouse, Faro Rojo (which is considered the town’s landmark). From the pier, you’ll admire yachts, fishing boats, and fishing equipment, and you’ll also get an amazing front view over the Cambrils. Also, from what we’ve heard, it’s a nice place for watching sunsets!
One of the port attractions, which takes place each day around 4 PM, is watching the arrival of fishermen and later taking part in a fish auction. And the next step couldn’t be any different than visiting one of many Cambrils’s restaurants, tasting delicious seafood dishes, and finding out why this town is called the gastronomy capital of Costa Dorada! Definitely one of the main reasons for visiting Cambrils! Yummy!
Cambrils Old Town streets
Although Cambrils is mainly associated with the area by the sea, it also has a small old town, located about 1 km inland. There, you’ll find a labyrinth of narrow winding streets perfect to get lost in for a little while and some historical landmarks like Mare de Déu del Camí – a hermitage with a 14th-century tower, Parish Church of Santa Maria, and Walls of Cambrils. Be sure not to miss exploring old town streets, as it’s a nice thing to do in Cambrils, although overlooked by many.
Fisherman’s Park
If you’re tired of beaches, heat, or sunbathing, direct your steps to Fisherman’s Park (es. Parc del Pescador). This beautiful green oasis is located right next to the Port and Platja de la Llosa. It’s full of places in the shade perfect for relaxing, having picnics, playing games, or just spending a nice time with friends, family, or by yourself. If you have children you’ll be glad to know that in Fisherman’s Park, there are also many play areas for kids.
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How to get to Cambrils, Spain?
Cambrils is located about 25km from Tarragona, 12km from Reus or Salou, and 110km from Barcelona. The most convenient way to get to town is by car, bus, or train.
Where to park in Cambrils?
If you’re traveling by car you can choose from many parking lots in town. We recommend leaving a car in this paid parking lot,located only about 5 minutes on foot from the promenade and Platja de la Llosa.
Airports near Cambrils
The closest airport to Cambrils is located in Reus (20km away) but it looks like it’s used mostly by travelers from the UK, Ireland, and Netherlands. Next, more popular airports are located in Barcelona and Girona. All airports offer bus connections to Cambrils. To learn more about connections that might interest you visit rome2rio.com website.
To Cambrils by bus
You can easily reach Cambrils by bus. For example, a trip from Tarragona will take about 35 minutes, 30 minutes from Reus, or 3 hours from Barcelona. To learn more about bus connections that might interest you visit rome2rio.com website.
To Cambrils by train
From some places like Tarragona, Girona, Barcelona, or Castellon de la Plana you can also easily get to Cambrils by train. You can check out a map of available train connections on the acprail.com website.
Camping Cambrils
If you’re traveling by camper, campings like Camping Playa Cambrils, La Siesta Salou Resort & Camping, or Camping & Resort Sangulí, or might interest you. All are located in or near Cambrils.
Is Cambrils worth visiting? – Summing up
Cambrils is such a beautiful Spanish coastal town, isn’t it? If you’re looking for amazing beaches, good food, and a place with a chilled vibe without huge crowds – Cambrils will be an awesome choice for you. The town will also be a great day trip destination (best combined with Salou) while exploring Catalonia. Enjoy!
Our opinion about Cambrils
For us, a visit to Cambrils was a half-day trip from nearby Salou where we lived for a few weeks. We visited it in May and during that time there was just a handful of other people out there! It was very peaceful and beautiful.
We found Cambrils as a very chilled and quiet destination on Costa Dorada, perfect for a break from the noise and the crowds. We also loved the beaches, the views, and the long promenade perfect for walks. If we could choose one more time, we’d definitely pick Cambrils over Salou as our home base as we felt there better, it was more aligned with us.
Restaurants, accommodations, and map
Check out various recommended places below.
Where to eat in Cambrils?
Here are your best, high-rated options in Cambrils:
