Combining the best of the coast and the quaint village, the destination is called Torredembarra and is on the Costa Dorada.

When it comes to beach destinations in Spain, everything is never written down. So today we’re going to talk about a place that combines the concept of a quaint town with a sunny day and a beach. about Torredembarra, a population of about 17,000 inhabitants In the north of the state of Tarragona, on the so-called Costa Dorada.

beach day

Between June and September, the sun seems like an invitation to bathe in the sun. Blue Flag beaches. And this is not a promise. Four beaches scattered along the 7 km coastline The town was deemed worthy of this privilege. Especially though it’s La Paella beach Preferred by locals. Not only because of its proximity to the centre, but also fine golden sand.

Very close to this beach is the sports and fishing port and the fish market, where participating in the auction is a very interesting plan. Still, those who want to taste fresh fish, Baix a Mar beach, in the fishing district. An ideal place to taste fresh fish and seafood in one of its restaurants.

However, those who love the world of Cala will most likely be interested in following the following. The road crossing the cliffs of Roquer To Cala Canyadell (reaching a height of 25 meters). It is the wildest and very small (60 meters long) in Torredembarra, but it is undeniably beautiful. There is also a modern and interesting lighthouse dating from 2000 very close by.

Another option for the more adventurous is lounging in the sun. Els Muntanyans beachwhere you can enjoy some beautiful salt marshes and sand dunes It is 2 km long.

Afternoon culture night

However, Torredembarra is not a shared coastal destination, with the addition of world-class beaches. a flag cultural and monumental heritagein addition to a gastronomic scandal.

His legacy mixes centuries of historical legacy with more recent artifacts from the fortunes many Native Americans made in America and the Americas. Icart Castle this is an example.

It is a privileged building. The only new civic building of the Catalan Renaissance preserved in Catalonia. It was built between 1565 and 1580 by order of Lluís Icart, a powerful lord of the city, to be used as a residence and castle to be dominated.

It currently serves as the seat of the Town Hall, but its four towers and arched courtyard continue to impress. Also a must visit place old city wallFrom the 17th century and where we can still find two of their original portals: those of the Padrines and Bassa..

But the most important historical building in Torredembarra, Vila TowerIt is Mudejar style and has a history of almost 900 years. It is believed to have stood in the same spot as an ancient fort. Since then, it has been remodeled several times and restored in 1981.

The work does not end there, as it is located a few kilometers from the center of Torredembarra. Villa del Moro, archaeological site The site of Roman baths and some domus remains from the 2nd and 1st centuries

A special mention also deserves the legacy left by the Indianos in the town. In other words, the merchants returning from America became rich and many baroque and modernist buildings.

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