Torredembarra To Tarragona Coast Walk
18km coastal walk from Torredembarra to Tarragona via a lighthouse, cliff views, roman ruins, watch tower, Tamarit castle, Waikiki beach, Arrabassada ruin.
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Updated: Oct 10, 2021
Costa Dorada La Ronda Tarragona to Altafulla-Tamarit Costal Walk
Easy 14Km linear Coastal walk via GR92 starting in Tarragona and passing Abandoned Hospital de Arrabassada, Beaches, coves, watchtower, pine forest trails and Tamarit Castle.
Updated: Apr 15, 2022
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About Costa Dorada La Ronda Tarragona to Altafulla-Tamarit Costal Walk
This is a 14Km Linear coastal route following the GR92 from Tarragona to Tamarit and Altafulla, similar to the Torredembarra to Tarragona route but not as long and done in reverse.
Starting at Tarragona Renfe station the route leaves the city walking along the beach front promenade and passes several small beaches and the abandoned Savinosa 'Arrassaba' Hospital Ruin.
After Savinosa hospital ruin and its beach the route passes via a rocky and pine forested path to get the the Playa Larga. This is a long two and a half Kilometre beach which is popular with families and Tarragona citizens as well as the tourists.
From this point the route follows another rocky and pine forested path to get to the L'Arbocar Beach, Known locally as Waikiki beach. This is my recommended place to swim.
Leaving this beach the path is more pine forests up to the Mora stone watchtower. Take the stairs down in the campsite and follow the campsite road till there is an exit onto La Mora beach. Here there are several restaurants and it is a good place to stop for lunch. I can recommend Restaurant Mora Mar. Note that lunch in Catalunya is between 14h and 16h. Outside of those hours, restaurants close the kitchen to prepare the restaurant for the dinner sitting.
At the end of Mora Beach there is a path leading up into the pine forest where it joins with a footpath that follows the coastline. After a few kilomtres this footpath transforms into a forest trail along the rocks and through more pine forests till Tamarit Castle comes into view.
The trail circles round the back of Tamarit castle to get to Tamarit beach where there is another restaurant, Restaurante Brisa Tamarit. This is also a great place to swim with the castle in the background.
To get to Tamarit-Altafulla Renfe station, continue along the beach until arriving at the town of Altafulla and continue walking along the beach promenade until getting to a roman arch between the houses. go under the arch and follow the road away from the beach to the station.
Allow 3-4 hours walking time plus any time you want to spend swimming and eating.
About La Ronda coastal trail
The GR92, Gran Recorrido 92, also known as La Ronda is a coastal path that runs along the Mediterranean coast of Spain. The section down the coast of Catalonia is 583Km long.
On the Costa Brava, it starts at Portbou, goes around Cap de Creus, through the Aiguamolls de l'Emporda Natural Park, over the Montgri Massif and Les Gavarres Massif, until reaching Lloret de Mar. From there the trail goes up through Montnegre-El Corredor Natural Park towards Santa Coloma de Gramenet, and crosses the River Besos and Collserola Mountains.
It dips back down to the sea at Garraf County and continues along the coast until Tarragona, before going inland again at Ampolla. Finally, it crosses the River Ebre at Amposta and continues until reaching Ulldecona, on the border between Catalonia and Valencia.
6 Attractions Nearby
Roman Tarragona Amphitheatre
Substantial ruins of Roman amphitheatre from 2nd Century and now a museum open to the public as part of the Museum of History Tarragona (MHT).
Views: 559
Updated: Oct 10, 2021
Roman Tarragona Circus And Pretorium
Roman circus (chariot racing arena) and Praetorium building with substantial vaults. Open to the public as part of the Museum of History Tarragona (MHT).
Views: 538
Updated: Oct 10, 2021
Cathedral De Tarragona
Roman Cathedral or Moorish temple, cloister and Diocesan Museum, Building dates back to 1154. Open for visits depending on local religious festivals.
Views: 596
Updated: Oct 10, 2021
Roman Tarragona Wall And Gardens
Substantial remains of the old roman city wall surrounded by ornate gardens and later fortifications of cannons.
Views: 576
Updated: Oct 10, 2021
Roman Tarragona Pont Del Diable Aquaduct
One of two roman viaducts crossing valleys on the outskirts of Tarragona. Preserved in woodland park. Walk up embankment and along the top of viaduct.
Views: 541
Updated: Oct 10, 2021
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COVID-19 Info for CatalunyaAccessibility, mobility & Clothing for Tarragona to Tamarit and Altafulla Coastal Walk
This route involves walking along beaches and close to the shore so I put things that I want to remain dry inside waterproof bag inside my rucksack. I keep my phone inside an IPX8 case so I can take photos from the sea.
Take 2 - 3 Litres of water.
Small 30L Hiking Rucksack
Includes high visibility waterproof cover in zip compartment at bottom of rucksack. Use this cover in rain or fog so that you are more visible.
Trail shoes
Lightweight comfortable trail shoes
Summer socks
Ankle spring/summer socks
Mid layer Top
Light weight cotton quick dry T-shirt
Running shorts
Mens trail running shorts
Convertible Trousers
Lightweight convertible trousers that zip down to shorts
Phone Case for watersports
IPX8 waterproof case & Lanyard. It floats and is submersible. Does not reduce the quality of photos and the touch screen works when inside the case.
Wet shoes
Waterproof shoes for coastal hikes and remote stoney beaches.
Waterproof bag
20 to 30L Waterproof bag for sea caving and coastal hikes where risk of getting wet or immersion in water
Lightweight Towel
Compact lightweight microfibre towel for coastal and mountain hiking
High Factor Sun Cream
factor 50 non-polluting sun-cream to protect the oceans, lakes and rivers.
Summary of Prices
Train/Bus Fare
Entry Ticket
Additional Information
Train/Bus Fare
Entry Ticket
Additional Information
Adult
€ 16.10
FREE
Child
€ 16.10
FREE
Notes
Walk is free, Return train ticket costs 16.10 Euros.
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Getting to Costa Dorada La Ronda Tarragona to Altafulla-Tamarit Costal Walk
Address: Altafulla, Altafulla. 43893
This route starts at Tarragona which is one hour 10 minutes from Barcelona on a R14, R15, R16 or R17 Regional train. The route finishes one stop nearer to Barcelona at Tamarit-Altafulla station on the same train lines.
Public Transport GuideDocuments for Costa Dorada La Ronda Tarragona to Altafulla-Tamarit Costal Walk
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Tarragona to Tamarit-Altafulla Train map
Tarragona to Tamarit-Altafulla Regional Rail Map
Torredembarra-Tarragona Beaches Guide
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A0190 - Tarragona to Altafulla-Tamarit Coastal Walk
A linear Coastal walk from Tarragona via Abandoned Hospital de Arrabassada, Beaches, coves, watchtower, pine forest trails and Tamarit Castle.
Distance: 13.74 Km
Difficulty: Easy
Return Travel Fare: 16.10 EUR
Transport Network: Renfe Regional
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