With its no less than 5,000 inhabitants, the charming little town of Altafulla has a character all its own, quite unique in the Costa Daurada landscape. The Vila Closa (City-Close, pedestrian) with its narrow alleys made up of old houses with flowered facades, sheltered by the castle or the church of Saint Martin, has the air of an urban poem. In the heights of the city, there are some superb establishments that will please the most demanding travelers. Heading towards the sea, you will discover a very pretty beach with a string of old fishermen's huts called Botigues de Mar, for "sea stores" (they were used in the past to store goods leaving for America, among other places). From the seaside, it is easy to reach the ancient Roman villa of Els Munts: a visit to its well-preserved remains reveals the imperial splendor of this residence, which probably belonged to the governor Valerius Avitus Caius. More information at the tourist office (Via Augusta, 34) and at www.altafulla.cat Festivities. Around the last Sunday of May, the Fiesta de l'Olla is held in the Comunidor park, which is an opportunity to feast on a large olla (pot of meat, vegetables and potatoes), before dancing typical sardanas. The "Nit de Bruixes" (Witches' Night) is celebrated on the last weekend of June and consists of an esoteric fair held inside the City-Close. There are various activities, stalls and sales of handicrafts related to the theme of witchcraft. The Fira d'Artesans is a 4-day night-time craft fair held in mid-August and the Festival Internacional de Música, which lasts all summer (July-August), welcomes numerous musicians from all over the world to the square in front of the church. Finally, during the week of November 11, the Festa Major dedicated to Saint Martin takes place and is the occasion for many typically Catalan celebrations: dances and popular dances, castells, gastronomic tastings, etc. Not to be missed!

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