Altafulla
VillageAltafulla is one of the Costa Dorada’s prettiest small towns — a medieval walled quarter on the hill, a castle above, and a sandy beach lined by a whitewashed fishermen’s quarter below.
Why visit Altafulla
Just east of Tarragona, Altafulla keeps a foot in two worlds. On the hill sits the Vila Closa, a walled medieval old town of steep lanes around a castle; below, a relaxed sandy beach is lined by the whitewashed houses of the old fishermen’s quarter, Baixamar. The Roman villa of Els Munts stands close by. Small, characterful and far quieter than the big resorts.
Vila Closa
A walled medieval quarter of narrow lanes crowning the hill.
Castell d’Altafulla
The town castle presides over the old town and the coast below.
Baixamar
A sandy beach fronted by the whitewashed old fishermen’s houses.
Els Munts villa
The remains of a Roman seaside villa, part of Tarragona’s heritage, sit just outside town.
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Practical information
- Getting there: about 15 km east of Tarragona on the Costa Dorada; served by train.
- What to see: the Vila Closa old town, the castle, the Baixamar beach quarter and the Els Munts Roman villa.
- Good to know: a quiet, characterful alternative to the big resorts.
- Best time to visit: late spring to early autumn.
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