Here are some of the activities you can enjoy in Cambrils or Salou during your stay:
First of all, in the port of Cambrils there are several boats (coastal cruises, catamarans, etc.) offering different ways to spend the day: Cataventure: Catamaran rental in Cambrils
Also, close to the house, in Salou, you'll find PortAventura, an excellent theme park: PortAventura World
Another option is Karting Salou, a superb track located very near the house: Karting Salou
If you enjoy Pitch & Putt, less than 1 km from the house you'll find: Golf Cambrils – Mas Gallau
If you're interested in history, Tarragona, 18 km away, is a UNESCO World Heritage city: Roman Amphitheatre (MHT) | Tarragona Turisme
If you like Modernisme, in Reus (15 km from the house) you can visit Casa Navàs, designed by the architect Domènech i Montaner, master of Antoni Gaudí: Visit Casa Navàs. Modernism at its finest.
Other points of interest:
- Parc Samà - The garden with a memory of Cambrils: Built in 1881, at the height of Romanticism, the botanical garden of Cambrils offers 14 outdoor hectares home to more than 1,500 species of flora and fauna. Welcome to Parc Samà!
- The Cambrils Fishermen's Guild: The fish market (lonja) is the building where fishermen bring their catch to be sold. The market features a fish intake area, an auction room, a preparation area, and a fish dispatch zone. On the first floor, the building houses the offices and the meeting and training room of the Fishermen's Guild. Additionally, the market has a visitor circuit to observe the fish auction.
- Castell de Vilafortuny - weddings, events, and celebrations: An exclusive setting where elegance blends with history in a majestic 12th-century castle. Immerse yourself in the magic of a unique environment, where every corner tells the story of past eras and provides an unmatched backdrop for organizing special events.
Wine tourism
El Priorat is home to some of Spain's most prestigious wineries. These are well worth a visit:
Gratallops
- Clos Figueras: visits, tastings and restaurant.
- Clos de l'Obac: one of the pioneering wineries of the modern Priorat.
- Álvaro Palacios: producer of some of the most acclaimed wines in the appellation.
- Bodegas Costers del Siurana (Clos de l'Obac).
Escaladei
- Scala Dei: tied to the history of the Carthusian monastery of Escaladei and to the origins of winegrowing in the Priorat.
- Ideal for combining heritage and wine.
Poboleda
- Perinet: modern facilities and spectacular views.
- Mas Doix: family-run winery producing top-end wines.
El Lloar
- Familia Torres Priorat: a beautifully curated wine-tourism experience.
Bellmunt del Priorat
- Roncesvalles (Ronadelles).
- Clos Mogador (very close by, one of the most influential wineries in the region).
Porrera
- Vall Llach: founded by the singer-songwriter Lluís Llach.
- Cims de Porrera: good wines with deep local roots.
Falset (gateway to the Priorat)
- Falset-Marçà Cooperative Winery.
- Several specialist shops where you can taste wines from the Priorat and Montsant.
Sports activities:
Mitja Marató de Cambrils Costa Daurada (Cambrils Half Marathon)
- Half marathon (21.1 km) and 10 km race.
- Usually held between February and March.
- It's one of the most important road races on the Costa Daurada. [runario.app]
TriTour Cambrils
- Triathlon over Sprint and Olympic distances.
- Swimming in the Mediterranean, cycling along the coast and running along the seafront promenade.
- Usually in June. [tritour.cat], [running.life]
CambriBike
- Cycling event with road routes (85 km and 125 km) and mountain biking.
- Normally in May. [runario.app]
Cursa de les Dones de Cambrils (Cambrils Women's Race)
- 5 km charity fun run.
- Usually held in June. [runario.app]
Milla Urbana Solidària (Charity Urban Mile)
- Urban charity race, mainly a community and family event.
- Normally held in May. [runario.app]
10K Salou / Salou Half Marathon
- The 10K race along the seafront promenade is currently the standout event.
- A very popular running event in the area. [visitsalou.eu]
Challenge Salou Costa Daurada
- One of the most prestigious triathlons in the Mediterranean.
- Includes several distances and categories.
- Usually held in May. [challenge-salou.com], [visitsalou.eu]
Mussara Salou
- Major cyclosportive / mass-participation bike ride.
- Draws thousands of cyclists every year.
- Normally in May. [salou.com], [canalinfosalou.com]
Salou 5K and children's races
- Community races that form part of the town's sports calendar.
- Usually in spring. [canalinfosalou.com]
Other recurring sporting events
- Mare Nostrum Cup (football, basketball and handball).
- Salou Youth Cup.
- Beach volleyball tournaments.
- Padel, judo and windsurfing championships. [salou.com], [canalinfosalou.com]