Walking through the landscape of Altafulla and getting to know it step by step
To know the essence of a place, there is nothing like walking it and soaking it up. Altafulla has several routes to make the introductions properly, so much so that you will want to come back and keep walking.
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We suggest following the coves of the Costa Daurada linking Altafulla and Torredembarra to get closer to seaside spots that will not disappoint. The route starts at Altafulla train station where, from the old stone bridge, you will reach the seafront promenade and, once on the beach, you will see the signposted site of the Roman Villa dels Munts. It is highly advisable to stop here to visit one of the best-preserved aristocratic villas of Roman Hispania. It is a residential complex that shows what the residence of a high-ranking official of the Tarraco administration was like. Around the great Roman city, villas were founded one after another, and it was in the one at Els Munts that Valerius Avitus Caius, a major figure of the city in the 1st century AD, lived. The Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona organises theatrical guided visits there that will transport you to the Roman splendour of the villa, now a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
We keep walking north along the route and see the great red rock cliffs, pass the beautiful, naturally stunning Canyadell beach, reach the Bramadora rock cliff and continue to the Torredembarra lighthouse, from where we can see the marina, where the Roca Foradada is. Every August the Roca Foradada festival is held, with top-level musical performances. At this point there is a hot water spring, a unique spot and a meeting place for swimming. You can continue along the seafront promenade and see the Guadalupe boat, a restored traditional vessel that is a symbol of the town. Carry on along the tourist promenade and the Platja de la Paella in Torredembarra.
Back in Altafulla, don't miss a stroll through the Vila Closa d'Altafulla, declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest for its historic and artistic ensemble. The old walled medieval centre holds the first historical reference from the second half of the 11th century. The Vila Closa was remodelled after the Reapers' War and during the 18th century. Highlights include the castle, transformed into a fortress and palace, as well as several manor houses decorated with Renaissance and Baroque windows, and the church of Sant Martí.
If your stay in Altafulla coincides with summer, don't miss the Festival de Música Independent d'Altafulla (Altafulla Independent Music Festival), the Altacústic, held in mid-July. An event with top-class headliners you can't miss. And there is no summer without craft fairs: in August, Altafulla has a space set aside for strolling and enjoying the best local and handmade offerings.
Heritage, Roman history, idyllic coves and culture. All the ingredients to enjoy the Costa Daurada at its very best.
