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Vila-seca

Coastal town

Vila-seca is a municipality of the comarca of Tarragonès, in the province of Tarragona, in Catalonia, Spain. It has a population of 23,917 (register office, 2025).

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The historical name was Vila-seca de Solcina and since the 80's known as Vila-seca i Salou until Salou was segregated from Vila-seca on 1989, however the municipality includes the urban areas of La Plana and La Pineda. Vila-seca has a large petrochemical complex shared with Tarragona and La Canonja, including Repsol complex in El Morell makes one of the greatest petrochemical areas of Europe like Ludwigshafen am Rhein.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Vila-seca
Province
Tarragona
Autonomous community
Cataluña
Population (INE 2025)
23,917
Altitude
47 m
Mayor
Pere Segura Xatruch (Junts per Catalunya)
Area (IGN)
23.6 km²
District
Tarragonés
Postcode
43480
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The essentials for getting around Vila-seca without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 41.1110° N, 1.1450° 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
43480
Altitude
47 m
Population (INE 2025)
23,917 inhabitants
District
Tarragonés
Province / region
Tarragona · Cataluña
Official website
vila-seca.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 Vila-seca'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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Where to sleep in Vila-seca

17 registered places to stay

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