Surrounding Area

The beach in Altafulla has beautiful fine, golden sand. It is 1100 meters long and is equipped with a first aid station. At the southern end is the Castle of Tamarit.

At the Altafulla Maritime Club you can enjoy different water sports, especially sailing.

The Seafront Esplanade was created in the 18th Century when fishermen and local shopkeepers had small warehouses along the beach to store tools and products to be sent to overseas colonies.

The Vila Closa is the walled medieval part of the town of Altafulla. Its houses were built in the 18th Century due to the prosperity from wine industry exports to the American colonies. In 1998, the Generalitat of Catalunya declared this historic-artistic area a national cultural heritage site.

Located on a hill above the town is the Chapel of St. Anthony.