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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  • Cambrils, en clave ciclista, por San Sebastián

    Cambrils volvió a pedalear más allá de su mapa hace unos días, esta vez rumbo a San Sebastián, donde la Costa Daurada presentó su proyecto más ambicioso de los próximos años: el aterrizaje del Tour de France 2026.

    La capital guipuzcoana, con ese aroma constante a ciclismo que ha visto rodar a generaciones enteras, fue el escenario final de un periplo promocional que ya había pasado por Gijón, Madrid y Valencia.

    El acto, en un espacio emblemático de Donostia, reunió a 77 asistentes de esos que entienden el ciclismo no sólo como deporte, sino como cultura: Mujeres en Ruta, gente de Euskaltel, la firma Etxeondo, varios ciclistas profesionales y exprofesionales… un ecosistema que reconoce de inmediato cuando un territorio se toma en serio eso de invitar al ciclista a descubrirlo sin prisas, a golpe de pedal.

    Y ahí Cambrils se siente cómodo, casi en casa.

    Lleva años empujando su apuesta por el cicloturismo como quien pule una artesanía: rutas bien pensadas, carreteras que serpentean entre mar y montaña, servicios afinados para quien viaja con bicicleta, hoteles que saben qué necesita un ciclista cuando regresa cargado de kilómetros y silencio en las piernas.

    Un destino que ha entendido que el ciclismo no es sólo deporte: es una forma de viajar, de ocupar el territorio, de desestacionalizar sin perder identidad.

    En San Sebastián, Cambrils jugó un papel que fue más allá de la foto.

    Ofreció apoyo institucional, sí, pero también algo muy suyo: gastronomía de territorio. El cóctel llevó sello cambrilense y cada asistente se marchó con una botella de Aceite de Oliva Virgen Extra de Cambrils, ese pequeño recordatorio líquido de que muchas veces el ciclismo —como la cocina— funciona por matices, por sabores que definen un lugar.

    El ciclo de presentaciones tenía un objetivo claro: posicionar la Costa Daurada como el “Paraíso de las dos ruedas” en el contexto del Tour . No es menor: en 2026, por primera vez, el Tour rodará por estas carreteras.

    La etapa del 5 de julio, entre Tarragona y Barcelona, será un escaparate global, un mapa emocional que millones de aficionados recorrerán desde sus pantallas… y que algunos, después, querrán pedalear.

    La cita de San Sebastián, además, jugó con símbolos que pesan: el trofeo del Tour y el icónico maillot de líder de la montaña, allí expuestos, recordaron al público que el ciclismo vive de historias, de objetos que condensan hazañas y cicatrices. Hubo eco mediático, como era de esperar.

    Patricia de Miguel, concejala de Turisme i Promoció Econòmica, lo resumió con la claridad de quien sabe hacia dónde quiere pedalear el municipio: “Cambrils tiene la oportunidad de presentarse al mundo como destino ciclista de referencia. El Tour 2026 no es sólo un evento: es una puerta abierta para mostrar la calidad del territorio, nuestros servicios especializados y una oferta gastronómica y turística que nos hace diferentes”.

    El encuentro dejó lo que deja el buen ciclismo: contactos, sinergias, conversaciones que pueden convertirse en rutas, viajes y proyectos. Más visibilidad para la Costa Daurada, más proyección para Cambrils.

  • The best outings from the Fisherman’s Park

    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.

  • The Costa Daurada once again brings the best international cycling.

    The Costa Daurada will once again be cycling territory in 2026. The 105th edition of the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya will feature a stage entirely within the region, a territory that combines beaches, mountainous interior, and roads ideal for cycling. The race will start in Mont-roig del Camp and finish in Vila-seca , but the most important aspect is not the specific towns, but the region itself: its landscapes and roads are perfect for enjoying cycling.

    Three years ago, a stage finishing in Cambrils provided one of the most memorable days of the Volta a Catalunya: Richard Carapaz and Sergio Higuita staged a historic breakaway, riding through landscapes like Prades, the Coll de la Teixeta, Capafonts, and La Mussara. That day it became clear that the Costa Daurada is not just sea and beaches, but also mountainous interior and roads with everything a cyclist could ask for.

    In 2026, the Volta a Catalunya will once again travel along the Costa Daurada, although the stage won’t pass directly through Cambrils, but very close by, demonstrating that the area remains a pioneering destination for cycle tourism . Its landscapes, pleasant climate, and combination of sea and mountains make the entire region ideal for cycling routes of all levels.

    Cambrils, located on the Costa Daurada, is a good example of this: its surroundings offer quiet roads, spectacular views and perfect spots for cycling, the result of a territory that has committed to cycle tourism and has developed infrastructure and services adapted to those who enjoy cycling.

    For now, the route of the Vuelta a España is still unknown , but everything points to the Costa Daurada potentially hosting another major professional cycling event in the near future.

    Image: Manel Montilla