Cunit combines a long sandy coastline with routes through hillier, wooded and agricultural areas. It is also home to Iberian heritage, rural architectural history and a festival held on a fixed date in the calendar. This gives you different options when planning your trip: beach days, scenery or culture.
Sandy coastline and beach facilities
Cunit’s almost uninterrupted fine sandy coastline stretches for 2.5 kilometres between Cubelles to the east and Calafell to the west. Seven detached breakwaters shape the coast; they were built between 1977 and 1983. The semicircular coves extend the beach line to 3.3 kilometres. The two measurements therefore describe different things: the length of the almost uninterrupted coastline and the route along the coves.
During the bathing season, the beaches offer lifeguard and rescue services, showers, drinking fountains, foot-washing stations and toilets. Facilities also include kiosks, sun loungers, volleyball courts, beach soccer, pétanque, children’s playgrounds and fitness equipment. If you’re planning beach days, you can enjoy various sports and leisure activities as well as time by the water; the services and facilities listed are available during the bathing season.
Cunit Llevant is an urban beach with fine golden sand, a promenade, sports areas and pedal boat rentals. This gives you the option of choosing a specific beach with its own features, in addition to the coast as a whole. Some services may be seasonal. If pedal boat rentals are important to your plans, check their availability before your visit.
Routes through the landscape and rural architectural history
The Cunit de Sud a Nord route passes through Cunit’s hillier, wooded areas. The Ruta de les Masies has a different focus: it passes the town’s most important farmhouses and runs through agricultural and wooded areas. The first route focuses on the landscape, while the second connects farmhouses with agricultural and wooded areas. You can choose your outing based on the subject that interests you most.
Culture and local traditions
Cunit’s history has several points of reference. The Iberian archaeological site of Fondo d’en Roig was designated a Cultural Asset of National Interest in the archaeological zone category in 2014. The Quadra and Masia de Vilaseca are considered some of the oldest rural buildings in Cunit. Together, these places add archaeological heritage and rural architectural history to the picture of this coastal town.
Another cultural highlight is the Festa Major d'estiu, also known as the Festa de Sant Cristòfol. It is celebrated on 2 July in honour of Sant Cristòfol. The festival includes a fire parade, folk dances, sardanas, a festive dance, a fireworks display and activities for children. The programme brings together a parade and dancing with fireworks and activities for children. If you’re planning your trip around the festival, check the event dates in advance.
Plan your stay
Discover more destinations: Sant Salvador, Mont-Roig Del Camp, Creixell, Prades, Arnés, Vallfogona De Riucorb, Benissanet, Valls
See the broader travel guide: Tarragona.
