Port de Cambrils (Cambrils)

Port de Cambrils is the working fishing harbour and marina of Cambrils, on the Costa Daurada 7 km west of Salou and 17 km from Tarragona. It sits in front of the old fishermen’s quarter, with the 17th-century Torre del Port watchtower above it. You come here to watch the fishing boats come in, eat seafood on the harbour front, take the mini-cruise to Salou or berth a boat. It suits food lovers, families and sailors on the Tarragona coast. Skip it if you want a big superyacht marina: this is a mid-sized port shared with a fishing fleet.

Quick facts

• Names: Port de Cambrils in Catalan, Puerto de Cambrils in Spanish.
• Where: on the seafront of Cambrils (Baix Camp, Tarragona), by the old fishermen’s quarter.
• Coordinates: 41.0638, 1.0608.
• Two ports in one: a fishing harbour and, on the eastern side, the marina, run by the Club Nàutic Cambrils (Catalan tourist board).
• Boats: 8 to 25 m long, maximum draught 2 m (Catalan tourist board).
• Berths: we could not reach the yacht club’s or the port authority’s website, so we do not give a berth number here.
• Entry: the quays and harbour front are open to the public and free.

Access and parking

By car: the harbour is on the seafront of Cambrils. OpenStreetMap shows the underground car park under the Plaça del Pòsit (300 spaces) about 0.4 km from the marina, a paid surface car park about 0.3 km away, and more paid parking along the seafront.

By train: Cambrils railway station, on the Avinguda de Charles Robert Darwin (Spain.info), is about 2.3 km inland in a straight line, so plan on a bus or taxi for the last stretch.

By bus: on OpenStreetMap, the stops “Port” and “Av. de la Diputació – rotonda Club Nàutic” are about 0.4 km from the marina, and the Cambrils bus station is 0.9 km away.

By boat: a tourist mini-cruise links Cambrils and Salou in just over 20 minutes, a route run for more than 50 years (Catalunya.com). OpenStreetMap shows its quay inside the port.

What to expect

Spain’s tourist board says life in Cambrils revolves around the port, and calls the town the gastronomic capital of the Costa Daurada, with more than 150 restaurants (Spain.info).

The Catalan tourist board’s food route starts at the fishing port, busiest in the afternoon when the boats come in and carts are loaded with fish. From there it goes to the Red Lighthouse, then along the promenade past two sculptures that honour the fishing community, the Fisherboy and the Menders, to the Pi Rodó. Catamaran trips leave from the port for half or full days (Catalunya.com).

Torre del Port: the 17th-century watchtower above the harbour, also called the Torre dels Moros, was restored in 1995 and has been part of the Cambrils History Museum since 2002. It holds temporary exhibitions on the town’s maritime heritage, works as an information point for cultural activities, and gives views of the coast from its top floor (Catalunya.com). Check opening times with the museum.

For visiting boats

We could reach only the Catalan tourist board’s summary, not the Club Nàutic Cambrils’ own website. That summary describes (Catalunya.com):

• Berths for boats of 8 to 25 m with a maximum draught of 2 m, some of them for visitors, and a 60 m transit quay.
• A boathouse for boats up to 12 m, a 12-tonne crane, a slipway, a dry dock, a fuel station, repair and maintenance services, and a separate yard for dinghies and jet skis.
• 24-hour video surveillance, waste collection, a car park, showers and Wi-Fi.
• A club house with a restaurant, a sailing school with courses and regattas for dinghies and cruisers, courses for boating licences, and a sport fishing section.
• Approach: the Salou lighthouse, at the tip of the Cap de Salou about 5 miles east, is a useful landmark. Inside the entrance, the fishing harbour is to port and the marina on the eastern side.

Contact the club for berth rates and availability before you sail in.

Accessibility and safety

Best time to visit

Come in the afternoon to see the fishing boats return, then stay for dinner on the harbour front.

Nearby alternatives

• Cambrils town guide, 0.4 km away: the town, its beaches and restaurants.
• Salou, 6.9 km away: the resort east along the coast, also reached by the mini-cruise.
• Ferrari Land, 8.0 km away: the Ferrari theme park inside PortAventura World.
• PortAventura World, 8.4 km away: the big theme park resort.
• Aquopolis Costa Daurada, 9.8 km away: a water park at La Pineda.
• Tarragona, 16.6 km away: the Roman city and its port.

Distances are in a straight line from the marina.

FAQ

Is there parking at the port of Cambrils?

Yes. OpenStreetMap shows the underground car park under the Plaça del Pòsit, about 0.4 km away, and paid surface parking near the seafront.

How do I get from Salou to Cambrils port by boat?

Take the tourist mini-cruise, which links the two towns in just over 20 minutes. Check times and prices with the operator.

How far is Cambrils port from the train station?

About 2.3 km in a straight line; the station is inland on the Avinguda de Charles Robert Darwin.

When do the fishing boats come in at Cambrils?

The Catalan tourist board says the fishing port is busiest in the afternoon, when the boats arrive and the catch is loaded onto carts.

Can you swim in Cambrils port?

No, not in the harbour. Use the town beaches on either side.

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