Calafell belongs to the district of Baix Penedes of the province of Tarragona. Calafell has 192 Km2 of territorial extension. Its boundaries include mountains, valleys, and the Mediterranean sea.The superb geographical location of Calafell, with its excellent transport connections and its numerous social and cultural attractions, make Calafell an excellent place to live all the year round.

Calafell consist of three main areas. The old town which rose around the high medieval castle, the nucleus of Segur and Calafell beach. The area has a mild climate with long, hot summers and short, pleasant winters. If its a beach holiday you want then this resort has 5km of fine, sandy beach, with clean sand and the water is shallow and warm. The resort is perfect for all age groups. The resort has a good shopping centre and several outdoor markets on Tuesdays and Fridays. As well as the usual tourist shops, you will find a selection of more traditional, Spanish shops where you will find the bargains. Historic background
Calafell is rich in history and shows a good example of a Roman villa, as well as the Medieval castle which stands on a hill, overlooking the main town. The resort has also, always been a major fishing centre.

Around 2,500 years ago, Calafell was inhabited by a group of Iberians who constructed a massive fortress between the current centre of Calafell and Segur. When the Romans arrived, the fortress was abandoned and lay covered over until recently when archaeologists began to unearth it. It is now possible to walk through the fortress and explore the various buildings. Gastronomy
Calafell has a rich culture when it comes to food. As well as offering an international menu for the visitor, there are some dishes, unique to the area such as the ?fideua?, a variety of fish, caught locally and seasoned in traditional style. The area also produces some original wines which have to be sampled.

Sports
Calafell offers a number of facilities for golf, tennis, basketball and petanca as well as a full range of watersports. The resort has an attractive sports harbour and a new multi-sport pavilion. Food
Eating out in Spain is relatively cheap and meals are usually substantial instead of gourmet. The Spanish tradition of tapas is a good way to sample the local food. Tapas are small dishes of snacks which are served anytime especially in small bars. They cover all types of foods from seafood to vegetables. Many Spanish people make an evening of hopping from bar to bar trying different tapas. Another of Spain's favourites is Serrano Ham. Spain is famous for its fish delecasies and simply must be sampled, especially if you get to coastal areas. Paella has long been a Spanish favourite, based on either meat or seafood. Every region in Spain has its own specialities. The Spanish tend to eat traditional continental breakfasts, a light lunch and an evening meal, late. See more about Spanish cuisine.