Cambrils

The town of Cambrils (Cambrils), located on the Spanish Mediterranean coast 100 km South of Barcelona (Barcelona), has gained prominence due to, primarily because of its superb conditions for a beach holiday. This small town with its picturesque landscapes, is divided into two parts: the historic centre, which is a medieval quarter with typical of the time narrow streets and harbour area, where there is the main promenade with lots of hotels, guest houses, shopping and entertainment venues. Here is the fish market and lots of great seafood restaurants that is known for its cuisine on the coast.

Cambrils has ancient Maritime traditions, which are the pride of local residents. Each day the fishermen land their catch at bars and restaurants, this occurs exactly at 16: 30. In many places specially for guests tasting of sea food cooked according to national recipes. Visit the fish market and tastings in restaurants after 17 hours — highlight of the holiday in Cambrils. Often it is known as the gastronomic capital of the province of Tarragona. Here are not only tourists, but also foodies from Barcelonato taste real Catalan food and enjoy the beautiful clear sea. The most popular dish in this area of Costa Dorada — mariscada — specially prepared seafood.

In February of each year in Cambrils passes three-week culinary festival dedicated to the clam-the centipede galera - Jornades de la galera, and in the fall - a competition of cooks "Week of gastronomy", which, apart from tasting delicious dishes, and most can learn to cooking thanks to the master-classes of stars of the culinary arts.

The main advantages of Cambrils — its mild Mediterranean climate, calm warm sea and gorgeous beaches. Urban beaches fully justifies the name of the coast of Costa Dorada — the Gold coast, the sand here really is Golden in color, small, shallow entry into the water, ideal for the tourists who holiday in Spain with kids this part of the Mediterranean coast.

Lovers of active rest there is a real freedom: the beaches are equipped with sports fields, there are schools of sailing, a yacht club. Along the coast there is also a walking promenade, which not only walk, but also ride on rollers and bicycles can be rented at many beaches. In and around the city is divided three large parks where there are picnic areas, playgrounds, are held musical evenings.

Almost all the city's attractions are concentrated in the port and the medieval quarters. Of special interest is the old part of the city, which has old buildings. Be sure to visit the pride of Cambrils Park Itself (El Parc Sama), which has national historical significance due to its original architectural ensemble in colonial style. The jewel of the Park Itself is a beautiful colonial Palace, surrounded by Mediterranean and tropical gardens. Among lush vegetation you can find a picturesque pond.

The majestic medieval castle of the XII century Vilafortuny (Castell de Vilafortuny), towering above the town, guard towers, which now house a branch of the city Museum. Interesting memory Tower (Torre de l Homenatge) in the Renaissance style; in addition, the hill on which the castle stands, has a beautiful view of the surroundings. There are other historical attractions, beautifully preserved from the medieval era: the Shrine of our lady Kami, which combines the features of Renaissance, Gothic and Baroque (in its territory there is a Temple tower), the Church of the virgin de Vilafortuny in a neo-colonial style and the medieval monastery Convento de'escornalbou.

In the town there is a Museum of history of Cambrils — a complex of five historic buildings, which you can learn about the medieval life of the inhabitants, the development of fishing, winemaking and olive oil production. Part of the Museum included also two watchtowers. In Temple tower, built in the XIV century to our days have preserved the original layout and spiral staircases; here you can see the history of Cambrils in the Middle ages. In the Port tower, built in the XVII century to protect against pirate attacks, holds temporary exhibitions dedicated to the history of shipping and fishing in the region. The room is an old wine cellar took the Agricultural Museum of Cambrils, where you can see the process of wine production and olive oil.

To see most of major attractions of Cambrils, select one of the three tourist routes of the train.

Undoubtedly, the main asset and pride of Cambrils — its stunning beaches along the Mediterranean sea about 9 km, Covered with fine Golden sand, with shallow and calm waters, they noted the honorary "Blue flag" for cleanliness and high level of service. Just nine Cambrils beaches, most of them have a width of about 50-60 meters. There are showers and toilets, restaurants and snack bars, offering traditional water activities. Along the coastline runs the promenade along which you can stroll or ride on roller skates.

One of the longest beaches of Cambrils, where it is always crowded - Vilafortuny (Vilafortuny) with a length of almost a mile. No less popular and the small beach - Riera (Riera), with a total length of 200 m and a width of 15 m. If you want a relaxing holiday on the Costa Dorada, you should go to the outskirts of Cambrils, on the beach, Kavet (Cavet) no special amenities, so vacationers are usually much less than in other places.

Lovers of outdoor activities and sports to choose beach Prat d'en Fores/Reveral (Prat d'en Fores/Regueral): there are sports and marine playgrounds, a dedicated area for Windsurfing. In Cambrils you can try yourself in sailing on the beach Horta Santa Maria (Santa Maria, Horta) is a yacht club Estació Nàutica Costa Daurada and on the beaches of cap de Sant Pere (Cap de Sant Pere) and Ardiaca (Ardiaca) everyone teaches the art of ship handling of the sailing school. For children on the beaches of the Prat de Fores n/Regural and Ardiaca playgrounds

Marine rest be worthwhile studying the region to tour its resort centers, there are plenty of opportunities. It will be interesting one day to spend in the Spa village of montbrió del camp, 6 km distant from the coast, where there are sources of thermal waters famous for their healing properties.

As Cambrils is a tourist town, worth a ride on the tourist trains with the breeze and enjoy the surrounding scenery. The popular resort of Salou it is only 4 km away and the popular Cycling and roller skating, for such a move separate sidewalks.

From Cambrils is to go to Barcelona on a tour to the biggest European aquarium Port Wall, or simply walk the streets of this beautiful city of Europe.

In Cambrils are pleasure boats that are sent to all ports of the Costa Dorada.

Convenient transport links Cambrils with the major cities of the region opens up opportunities for travel in this unforgettable city.

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