Creixell
Creixell is a municipality in the Tarragonès region, located 18 km from Tarragona and 80 km from Barcelona. It is a markedly touristic town, with a hotel capacity for 30,000 visitors, it is part of the so-called Costa Daurada, and with almost 2 km of beach. Creixell has a beautiful historic old town with charm, well preserved and with elements of its architectural heritage that are cultural assets of national interest.
What to visit?
The Castle of Creixell, in Tarragonès, is a polygonal castle (nine faces) located at the highest part of the town, perched on top of a prominent slope. The oldest parts of the castle date from the end of the 11th century, although most of what we can see is later than the 16th century.
Cal Cabaler is a large wealthy house from the 18th century. As the inscription on the keystone of the entrance portal tells us, it was built in 1783. The Cal Cabaler building is made up of the manor house that gives it its name and the tower that has practically been integrated into the house. This 9'5 m tower. tall and square, it is a military building from the 14th century that over time has lost the battlements that crowned it. Together with the castle and the towers of Ca la Miquelina and Cal Jeroni it formed part of the defensive structure of the town. It served as a refuge for the population in times of danger. It was a safe place where the villagers could lock themselves up and protect themselves behind powerful walls from enemy attacks.
Tower with a square plan crowned with large battlements finished in a pyramidal shape, work of the 14th century. Currently it is surrounded by buildings and only its upper part is visible.
On July 20, 2012, the "Cal Cabaler" House of Culture and Tourist Interpretation Center was inaugurated in Creixell. It is a space open to everyone where culture is promoted and the tourist, leisure and cultural activities of Vila de Creixell are scheduled. Cal Cabaler is a wealthy house built in 1783 (18th century). The building consists of the manor house and the Medieval Tower integrated into the house. and which visitors can access directly and learn about one of the most important elements of our history and heritage. It should be mentioned that the military defense tower originates from the 14th century. In Creixell there are two more medieval towers: Ca la Miquelina and Cal Jeroni, which cannot be visited.
It has its origins in a small Romanesque chapel from the s. XI, of which we have no vestige. According to a preserved document from 1239, we know that the Creixellen church is under the patronage of Sant Jaume. In 1277 it already depended on the Archbishopric of Tarragona.
Festivals and traditions
Activities and celebrations:
- March 9: Carnival
- April 22: Easter Monday
- June 24: Saint John
- August 15: The Assumption
- September 11: National Day of Catalonia
- September 6: Constitution Day
- September 25: Christmas
Creixell Beach
Creixell has a magnificent beach of white sand and shallow waters, north of the Costa Daurada. It is an ideal beach for practicing water sports or enjoying a day at the beach with the family. Its almost two kilometers in length and 40 in width, in the central section of the beach that it shares with Torredembarra and Roda de Berà, is made up of Creixell beach and Gorg beach.
