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Cambrils is a seaside town on the Costa Daurada, in Baix Camp, around twenty kilometres from Tarragona. Its port is still busy with fishing boats and a fish market, and the rice and seafood restaurants that have made it famous cluster around it.
Choosing where to stay in Cambrils mainly depends on one thing: whether you want to do everything on foot or would prefer a house with a pool and your car right outside. We explain how the municipality is laid out and suggest places to stay that we select one by one.
How to choose an area
Cambrils has two historic centres, a fifteen-minute walk apart, and a stretch of residential areas that extends towards Salou.
- La Vila: the old town, inland, with the Church of Santa Maria and shopping streets. Hostels and homes in old buildings, with the train station a short walk away.
- El Port: the fishermen’s neighbourhood, with the fish market, Torre del Port and restaurants facing Regueral and Riera beaches. The liveliest area in summer.
- Vilafortuny and Cap de Sant Pere: towards Salou, houses and villas with gardens among the pine trees, beside wide beaches with beach bars. Best with a car.
Without a car, stay in La Vila or near the port. With children or a group, a house in Vilafortuny makes the journeys worthwhile.
Where to stay in Cambrils: our picks
Six places for different kinds of travellers: two adults-only hostels in the centre and four houses for families and groups. You’ll find the rest of the options on our places to stay in Cambrils page.
Vestal Suites Domo Adults Only
A hostel for couples and travellers without children, less than a kilometre from the station: one of the most practical options if you arrive by train. Some rooms have a balcony or patio, and there’s wifi throughout. There’s no lift or parking, so it’s best to travel light.
Vestal Suites Classic Adults Only
Also adults-only, with Cambrils’ museums and markets just a few minutes’ walk away. As well as rooms with private bathrooms, it has an apartment with a kitchen, balcony and city views. Each unit sleeps a maximum of two people; there’s no parking, and the building has stairs.
Barri Antic Cambrils
A building dating from 1690 near the centre, converted into a home for ten people, with six bedrooms, three bathrooms, a garden and a dining area on the terrace. The kitchen is fully equipped, and l'Horta de Santa Maria beach is 1.3 km away. A cash deposit is required on arrival, and there’s no parking.
Villa Cambrils Mar
The largest place in our selection: seven bedrooms, four bathrooms and room for twenty people, plus a private pool, barbecue and garden. It’s around 550 m from Vilafortuny beach and has free parking. Parties aren’t allowed, and check-in ends at 20:00, which is worth bearing in mind if you’re arriving late by road.
"Charm & Cozy 4BR - 3BA with Pool & Barbecue"
A 200 m² house near the beaches of Vilafortuny, with a private pool, patio and barbecue, sleeping up to ten people. It has a high chair and four separate bedrooms, making it a good choice with young children, and pets are welcome. Free parking is public, and you’ll need to let them know your arrival time.
Mas de la Maria
A house for eight, with three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and mountain views. The private pool is open seasonally, parking is free, and pets are allowed on request. Minimum stay of two nights; parties aren’t allowed.
What to see in Cambrils and nearby
The seafront promenade links the port with Regueral, Riera and Llosa beaches, and continues towards Vilafortuny. Beside the quays, the Torre del Port, a 17th-century watchtower, is part of the Museu d'Història de Cambrils, together with the Molí de les Tres Eres and the Roman villa of la Llosa.
About five kilometres away, on the way to Montbrió, Parc Samà is a fourteen-hectare romantic garden, designated a cultural asset of national interest, with a lake, waterfall and maze. PortAventura is a short drive away, and Tarragona, with its Roman complex, is less than half an hour away.
When to visit Cambrils
From June to September, the town is focused on the sea. In mid-July, the Mare de Déu del Carme festival takes an image in procession through the port’s streets and then out by boat. Every summer, between late July and early August, the Cambrils International Music Festival, which has been running since 1976, holds concerts at Parc Samà, Pinaret park and the port.
Spring and autumn are quieter. Every October, the Festival del Vi i la Gastronomia brings wineries and tapas from local restaurants to Parc del Pescador, beside the fishing port.
Getting there and getting around
The nearest airport is Reus, just over ten kilometres away; Barcelona Airport is a little over an hour away via the AP-7. Cambrils station, north of La Vila, has regional trains, including the R16, to Tarragona and Barcelona.
You can get between La Vila, the port and Vilafortuny on foot or by bike, with a cycle path along part of the seafront. The Camp de Tarragona tram is planned for the future and will connect Cambrils with Salou and Vila-seca: construction has already begun, with completion expected by the end of 2029.
Cambrils is one of the stops in our guide to where to stay in Catalonia. If you’re considering neighbouring Salou, see where to stay in Salou; for the Ebro Delta further south, read where to stay in Deltebre, and for a city break, where to stay in Barcelona.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions people most often ask when planning a few days in Cambrils.
Is it better to stay in Cambrils or Salou?
Cambrils retains the feel of a seaside town, with an active fishing port and a food scene focused on rice dishes and seafood, and it’s usually quieter at night. Salou has more large hotels and nightlife, and is closer to PortAventura. As the two municipalities are neighbours, many families stay in Cambrils and drive to Salou or the theme park in just a few minutes.
Which area of Cambrils is best for families?
For families with a car, Vilafortuny and Cap de Sant Pere, towards Salou, are the most convenient areas: houses with gardens and private pools, parking and wide beaches with play areas. If you’d rather not rely on a car, the port neighbourhood has Regueral and Riera beaches just a short walk away, with calm water and amenities nearby. La Vila is a better fit for couples who want shops and the train station close at hand.
Can you visit Cambrils without a car?
Yes. Cambrils station, north of the old town, has regional trains to Tarragona and Barcelona, including the R16, and Reus Airport is just over ten kilometres away. Once there, you can explore La Vila, the port and the seafront on foot or by bike. A car is useful for Vilafortuny or Parc Samà, although the future Camp de Tarragona tram will connect Cambrils with Salou and Vila-seca.
When is the best time to visit Cambrils?
For the beach, visit from June to September, when the sea is warmer and there’s more going on. The Mare de Déu del Carme festival, with its procession at sea, takes place in mid-July, and the International Music Festival runs between late July and early August. Spring and autumn are ideal for good food and relaxed walks; in October, the Festival del Vi i la Gastronomia fills Parc del Pescador with wineries and tapas.
Are there adults-only places to stay in Cambrils?
Yes. Among our picks, Vestal Suites Domo Adults Only and Vestal Suites Classic Adults Only are two hostels in the centre reserved for adults, and are well suited to couples or travellers without children. Both have free wifi throughout the building and are close to museums and shops. Neither has its own parking or a lift, so it’s best to travel light or leave your car in a public car park.
