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L'Ametlla de Mar

Coastal town

L'Ametlla de Mar, also called la Cala ('the bay' or 'the beach'), is a municipality within the comarca of Baix Ebre, situated in the coastal region between the "Cap de Terme" (to the North) and the "barranc de l'Àliga" (to the south). It is limited to the south by the boundary with El Perelló, to the north-west with that of Tivissa, the Ebro riviera, and to the north-east with that of Vandellós and l'Hospitalet de l'Infant (Baix Camp).

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Fishing continues to be one of the principal activities of the town. The port area of Ametlla has a large fleet of fishing boats which fish using various methods, such as trawling, and also has the principal fleet of tuna fishing boats in Catalonia. The port has a sailing club with 225 berths.

There are several large housing estates within the boundaries of L’Ametlla de Mar: Calafat, Sant Jordi d'Alfama, les Tres Cales and Roques Daurades. The beaches are either of fine, white sand or smooth pebbles.

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Village information

Coat of arms of L'Ametlla de Mar
Province
Tarragona
Autonomous community
Cataluña
Population (INE 2025)
7,446
Altitude
23 m
Mayor
Eva Del Amo Galarzo
Area (IGN)
66.2 km²
District
Bajo Ebro
Postcode
43860
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The essentials for getting around L'Ametlla de Mar without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 40.8851° N, 0.8034° E

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
43860
Altitude
23 m
Population (INE 2025)
7,446 inhabitants
District
Bajo Ebro
Province / region
Tarragona · Cataluña
Official website
ametllamar.cat

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in L'Ametlla de Mar's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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