Sylvain speaks to us from his native Quebec, in Canada, where he lives all year long thinking about the days he will take his bike and ride through Cambrils: “I’m going to ride my bike in Cambrils,” he says.For me, cycling is a sport that allows me to keep in shape, but the most important thing is to enjoy good health during my retirement.“.

He considers himself to be “an average cyclist”, and he rides about 7,000 kilometers a year. “I go cycling for pleasure” he continues and therefore admits that “I am very happy to meet again the challenge of the mountains around Cambrils.
to meet again the challenge of the mountains that surround Cambrils gives me great satisfaction”.
. I knew about Cambrils at the time I frequented Mallorca. Six years after cycling through the Serra de Tramuntana and the center of the island, I needed a change. My friends from Quebec told me about Denia and Cambrils, but I tried Cambrils four years ago and I have been repeating since then.“.

Joris is Belgian, from a place where “cycling is not a sport, it’s a religion“. It is considered “something competitive but friendly. Every good cycling trip ends with a beer with friends.“.

With this background, he got to know Cambrils more than ten years ago: “Since the first summer I went to Cambrils I started cycling, I ‘m not that kind of person who is all day on the beach. My first outing began in the Serra de Llaberia, and I quickly fell in love with the place. Since then, the first thing I do when we go on vacation is load the bike into the car. We already have a vacation home in Cambrils, there are several times a year that I go there, including a fixed meeting with other cycling friends to go out in the area.“.

Why go cycling in Cambrils?

The Costa Daurada, and especially Cambrils and its surroundings, are a very attractive place for cyclists because of the number of possible routes we have, for all levels,” Sylvain continues.
I appreciate the safety of the roads and the respect shown by the drivers.
“.

Joris adds the weather “I like the weather, although some days are a bit windy, but it’s not a problem. You can ride on the flat, but you can also go inland and encounter longer climbs. The environment is beautiful, you are never alone, you always meet other cyclists.“.

To shoot among vineyards, almond trees, orange trees…” Sylvain continues. connects you directly with the Catalan nature. At the end of the day’s cycling a wine and a good meal await you. Going out in the village in the afternoon, tasting some tapas, meeting people, going into the stores and learning about places with history, is something that I enjoy very much every year.“.

He adds: “
The temperature is perfect in both spring and autumn.
. The first six kilometers out of Cambrils can be a little annoying, but from there you connect with the first climbs.”

Some cycling routes starting and finishing in Cambrils

In Sylvain’s notebook we find …

1-Coldejou/Marca/Falset/Falset/directionPorrera/ retour par Teixeta/Cambrils 77 kms& 1226 meters

2- Llaberia, return by Cami de Pratdip 85 km and 1378 meters above sea level.

Llaberia A/R 78 km 1075 mètres possibility to take Hospitalet

82 kms&1211 meters

3- Escornalbou on the horizon: Vinyols/ Ruidoms/ Montbrio/ Villanova/ Escornalbou Castle/ Argentera/ back via Montbrió 60 kms&800 meters

4- Vinyols/ Ruidoms/ Les Borges/ Maspujols/ Alexia’s/ Villaplana/ Mussara/ return via Alforja 77 kms&1256 meters

5- Ascent of the Teixeta and pass to Porrera with return via Falset and Colldejou

6- Vinyols/ Ruidoms/ Alforja/ Portugal/ Selva/ back via Reus/ Vinyols/ Cami

62 kms&830 meters

7- Montroig/ Coldejou/ Marca/ El Masroig/ El Molar/ El LLoar/ Grataloops/ Torroja Del Priorat/ Porrera/ return by Texeita 105 kms&1900 meters

8- Pratdip/ C44/ Tivissa/ Serra D’Almos/ Darmos/ El Masroig/ Marca/ back by Colldejou 102 kms& 1614 meters

9- Vinyols/ Ruidoms/ N420 jusqu’aurondpointversAlexeiar/ Villaplana/ Selva/ L’Albiol/ crossing la Mussara/ back Alforja 94 kms& 1428 meters

“They are my favorite routes, with many alternatives depending on the physical shape you have at any given time” Sylvain points out, admitting that “I can only recommend Cambrils, for its different routes, safety, low traffic in many places and the friendliness of the people if they see you in trouble“.

Joris concludes: “I would recommend this place to other cyclists, but I would like to keep the jewel safe…”.

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    The Gran Parc del Pescador, in Cambrils, is one of the largest and most emblematic green spaces in the city, designed so that both residents and visitors can enjoy moments of rest and leisure. With more than 20,000 square meters, it is an ideal place to walk, relax or spend the day with family and friends.

    This park is not only a place to breathe fresh air: it is also a cultural meeting point. It has an auditorium and a large square where concerts, theatrical performances and all kinds of events are held. This makes it a very versatile space, where something different and fun can happen every weekend.

    For the little ones, the park is a true paradise. There are three play areas adapted to different ages: one for boys and girls from zero to six years old, another for those from two to ten years old and a last one for the older ones, from eight to fourteen years old. This way, each child can enjoy games specially designed for their age and level, making the experience safer and more fun.

    The park has five different entrances, with several paths connecting all the areas. In addition, there are many corners to rest and enjoy nature: under the shade of the trees, next to the small lake or in the Mediterranean garden. Everything is designed so that visitors feel comfortable and can spend hours there without rushing.

    And if you’re hungry or want a drink, there’s a very nice bar, located next to the Cambrils Tourist Board, where you can take a break while enjoying the views of the park.

    Furthermore, the Gran Parc del Pescador is the perfect place for bike lovers. It is the ideal point to meet up with friends and start cycling trips from Cambrils, preparing the first pedal rides before taking to the road or paths.

    In short, the Gran Parc del Pescador is much more than a park: it is a meeting point, a place to play, learn, relax and, of course, start cycling adventures. Whether you come to do sports, to walk, to participate in cultural activities or simply to enjoy nature, this green space offers everything you need to spend a fantastic day in Cambrils.

  • El millor ciclisme internacional torna a la Costa Daurada

    La Costa Daurada tornarà a ser terreny ciclista el 2026. La 105a edició de la Volta Ciclista a Catalunya comptarà amb una etapa íntegrament per les comarques d’aquesta zona, un territori que combina platges, interior muntanyós i carreteres ideals per a la bicicleta. La sortida es farà des de Mont-roig del Camp, amb un final a Vila-seca, tot i que el més important no són els municipis concrets, sinó la regió en si: els seus paisatges i carreteres són perfectes per gaudir del ciclisme.

    Fa tres anys, una etapa amb final a Cambrils va oferir un dels dies més memorables de la Volta: Richard Carapaz i Sergio Higuita van protagonitzar una escapada històrica, recorrent paratges com Prades, el Coll de la Teixeta, Capafonts o la Mussara. Aquell dia va quedar clar que la Costa Daurada no és només mar i platja, sinó també interior muntanyós i carreteres amb tot el que un ciclista pot desitjar.

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    Sales de Cambrils, and little by little the road is gaining height, with incredible landscapes over the municipality and its coastline, showing that here sea and mountains coexist in a narrow line.

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    The mountain roads also connect to the Priorat , a territory of vineyards and small stone towns that look like they were painted by hand.

    There, the landscape becomes softer and the colors change with the seasons, offering a perfect contrast for those looking for a full day on two wheels.

    Cycling in the Serra de Prades is not just a sport: it is a way to discover, enjoy and connect with an authentic environment.

    Each route is a new story that is written to the rhythm of pedaling.