Spain's Naturist Beaches East
Catalonia

LOCATION: 

L'Hospitalet de L'Infant map,
Vandellós map,
Tarragona map, 



DIRECTIONS:

Km. 1130 of the N-340, turn for L'Hospitalet de L'Infant.
Entrance to official car park found just opposite El Templo del Sol Camping, to access the beach take a pathway to the left of the camping by cliffs edge till you come to the stairs that lead down to beach.
Second & last entrance to beach lays at km. 1124 of the N-340 past camping southern direction.
Drive for 2.3 km. up & down hill. Park before tunnel, walk a further 50 m. to beaches southern end by Islet.
El Torn beach lays 1.9 nautical miles from L'Hospitalet de L'Infant, or 6.3 km. by road to the City Center

COMMENTS:

Playa El Torn beach, lays in a wild & unpopulated area just on the outskirts of L'Hospitalet de L'Infant.
It is 1,400 meters in length by 57 m. average width.
The predominant ground surface is of a yellow medium grain sand with some rocks & gravel in places at it's most northern end.
The Naturists gather mainly at the north end of the beach by camping steps.
Smaller groups gather by Islet at it's southern end.
Due to it's size, El Torn beach can seem sparsely populated, even in high season.
Facing the open sea, the sea conditions are generally
calm/moderate.
Sea currents are at a strength of 10 % in a western to southwest direction with possible fresh sea breezes in a south, south eastern direction.
Average water temperatures are 22°C & atmospheric daily temperatures range from 20°C to 26°C in the summer, while rain fall is 56 1/m²

AMENITIES:

The beach is regularly cleaned by the authorities.
Dustbins/garbage cans are available. Use them always please!
Red Cross/first-aid/lifeguard service, at hand on beach.
Parking is allowed on official car park opposite camping (Come early!). Small charge is made. Car park attendants patrol the parking area frequently. Police patrol the beach frequently.
Sun shades/parasols & deck chairs, are available for hire from bar.
Bar on beach sells refreshments & snacks/light meals.
Naturist/textile Campsite found at beach ( El Templo del Sol ). Other accommodation also available nearby.

TRANSPORT:

Trains from Tarragona to L'Hospitalet.

Points of automobile assistance:

Mercedes Benz: Talleres Tarragona Autolica,
               S.A. Via Augusta, 14-18 
               TEL: 977 54 50 11
Volvo: Tak Motors,
       S.A. Orosio, 5 (esq. Paz del Protectorado)
       TEL: 977 23 08 80

SURROUNDINGS:

Cambrills, 18 km. from Tarragona, typical fishing village.
Calafell, at 32 km. from Tarragona, with three distinct centers & famous for  the local wines of the region

ACCOMODATION:

 

Hotels Tarragona:
     - Hotel Imperal Tarraco ****   
       Rambla Vella, 2. Tarragona. TEL: 977 23 30 40
     - Hotel Astari ***   
       Via Augusta, 95. Tarragona. TEL: 977 23 69 11
     - Hotel Lauria ***
       Rambla Nova, 20. Tarragona. TEL: 977 23 67 12
Nearest Campsite:
     - Cala de Oques
       L'Hospitalet De L'Infant km. 1123 of the N-340 rd.
       Open from 1/1 to 31/12.     TEL: 977 82 32 54
     - La Masia
       L'Hospitalet De L'Infant km. 1121 of the N-340 rd.
       Open from 1/1 to 31/12.     TEL: 977 82 31 02

EXTRA INFORMATION:

     - National Police:   TEL: 977 23 27 11 & 091
     - Civil Guard:       TEL: 977 23 22 11
     - Red Cross:         TEL: 977 23 65 11
     - Nearest Hospital: Joan XXIII (Tarragona)
       C/ Doctor Mallafré Guasch, 4
                          TEL: 97 729 58 00
       Distance from El Torn, approx: 43 km.

RESTAURANTS:
     - Zeus **
       Luis Companys, 14. Tarragona.
       TEL: 977 21 11 12  Open all year.
       Credit cards: American Express, Diners Club,
                     Visa, Eurocard.
       International Cuisine

FIESTAS:

24th of June, San Juan, (St.John).
Fiestas del Fuego, (Fiestas of Fire) & El baile de los diablos de Tarragona (The dance of the Tarragonian devils) and el dragon de San Roque (The dragon of St. Roque).
Verbenas & Sardanas (Funfairs & Sardine Barbeque's)

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:

Places of interest, Tarragona:
Roman acuaduct, 4 km. from City.
Mousuleum, 5 km. from City.
Torre De Escipiones, Roman burial place, 6 km.
Castillo de Tamarit (Tamarit Castle), 10 km.
Arco de Bara, Bara Arch from the 2nd century AC., 20 km.

FACTS:

Spain facts
HISTORICAL FACTS
Regional facts, Tarragona:
This City was dominated by the Romans and was founded by Publicus Cornelius Escipión in 218 BC. The Romans left numerous and much appreciated samples of their past presence, both in it's architecture and street layout, such is still in use today.

Tourist information:
Patronato Municipal de Turismo:
     - Placa de la Font, 1. Tarragona
       TEL: 977 23 48 12 (ext 266)
     - Mayor, 39. Tarragona.
       TEL: 977 23 89 22

Oficina de Turismo:
     - Fortuny, 4. Tarragona. TEL: 977 23 34 15

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