L'Hospitalet de l'Infant: Coast and Heritage

You can get to know L'Hospitalet de l'Infant through its coastline, nature trails, cultural heritage and rail connections. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, first consider whether beaches, countryside, historic sites or travelling by train are the main factors for your trip. The different stretches of coastline and activities offer practical points of reference.

Beaches and coastal landscapes

At 1,800 metres, Platja de l'Arenal is the largest beach in l'Hospitalet de l'Infant. Its northern section is urban in character and easily accessible from Passeig Marítim. Platja del Torn has a different landscape, with dune vegetation, Mediterranean scrub and natural pine forests. Posidonia seagrass meadows are also found in the marine area.

Migratory birds and the endangered fish known as the fartet are found at Platja Punta del Riu. The beaches therefore differ both in their character and in the natural features found at each one. The kayak or paddleboard trip from Platja del Torn to Cova del Llop Marí is particularly recommended.

The Sender Litoral del Jonquet

The Sender Litoral del Jonquet is 3,420 metres long and connects the Blue Flag beaches of Platja de l'Arenal and Platja del Torn. The route is considered easy. More than half of it passes through the protected natural area of PEIN de la Rojala-Platja del Torn, which also includes Illot del Torn. The route thus connects two beaches while also passing through a protected landscape.

Heritage and themed trails

The Gothic Hospital de l'Hospitalet de l'Infant was officially founded in 1344 by Infant Pere d'Aragó i d'Anjou and is protected as an Asset of National Cultural Interest (BCIN). The visitor centre of Hospital del Coll de Balaguer is located within the walls of the old hospital-fortress. These two features give the municipality's heritage a tangible historical and architectural dimension.

At Coll de Balaguer, the route pels búnquers de la Guerra Civil leads to preserved fortifications from the Spanish Civil War. These include trenches, machine-gun nests, shelters and powder magazines. Another way to explore the area is Viatge a l'Infant: this self-guided puzzle trail in l'Hospitalet de l'Infant is available year-round. The two activities have different focuses: preserved history and a puzzle game around the town.

Events and local cuisine

The events calendar also offers different highlights throughout the year. The Trobada de Puntaires takes place in June. In July, the Fest of the Verge del Carme includes a traditional maritime procession. In September, the Mercat Medieval brings back the arts and crafts of the time when the town was founded; the exact dates may vary from one edition to the next.

The culinary highlight is the Jornades Gastronòmiques de la Tonyina: in May and June, restaurants offer menus featuring tuna. The exact dates may change from one edition to the next. If you would like to plan your trip around one of these recurring events, check the dates before making your plans.

Getting here and finding your way around

The l'Hospitalet de l'Infant railway station is in the La Porrassa sector, at Plaça de l'Estació. The R16 line connects the town with València and Barcelona; connections to long-distance and high-speed services are available via Camp de Tarragona station. For help finding your way around, the central Cal Forn tourist information office is at C. Estació 1, 43890 l'Hospitalet de l'Infant.

Discover more destinations: Calafell, Altafulla, Ginestar, Masboquera, Amposta, Margalef, Deltebre, Riudoms.

For the wider travel overview: Tarragona.