Calafell
Municipality in Catalonia, Spain
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Calafell (Catalan pronunciation: [kələˈfeʎ]) is a village in the province of Tarragona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. It has a population of 32,624 (register office, 2025) 
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Calafell | |
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Calafell beach | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Calafell Location in Catalonia | |
| Coordinates: 41.202°N 1.57°E | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Community |  Catalonia |
| Province |  Tarragona |
| Comarca | Baix Penedès |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ramon Ferré Solé (2015)[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 20.4 km2 (7.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[3] | |
• Total | 32,624 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,140/sq mi) |
| Website | calafell |
Tourism
The town is located at the heart of the Baix Penedès region; the gateway to the Costa Daurada, its economy depends heavily on tourism.[4] There are also notable historical sites like the Iberian Citadel and the Casa Barral Museum (house that belonged to Carlos Barral).[5]
The GR 92 long distance footpath, which roughly follows the length of the Mediterranean coast of Spain, has a staging point at Calafell. Stage 23 links northwards to Vilanova i la Geltrú, a distance of 13.4 kilometres (8.3 mi), whilst stage 24 links southwards to Torredembarra, a distance of 15.0 kilometres (9.3 mi).[6]
