La Confraria – Centre d'Interpretació del Calafell Pescador
Interpretation centre in the former Pòsit of Calafell explaining the life of the fishing community of the seafront district in the 20th century.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
La Confraria occupies the building of the former fishermen’s guild of Calafell, known as the Pòsit, on the seafront promenade of the beach district. The building has become an interpretation centre on “Calafell pescador” (Calafell as a fishing village), and its mission is to tell part of the collective past and the more recent history of that seafront district.
The exhibition aims to keep alive the legacy of the beach that Carlos Barral described as the one “con más madera” (with the most timber) on the Catalan coast. It explains how the fishing community lived and organised itself: the relationship between skippers and remitgers (participants in the catch), the work at sea and on land, and its social and cultural expressions, in other words a way of life of the last century.
The route ends with the centre’s most singular piece, the “maquinilla”, a device practically unique in Catalonia which, since the twenties, helped haul boats up onto the sand, because Calafell had no harbour. La Confraria is part of La Mar de Museus, the network of Catalan-speaking maritime museums, and it has a combined ticket with the Ciutadella Ibèrica and the Castell de la Santa Creu.
Highlights
- Former Pòsit, the fishermen’s guild building on the seafront
- The “maquinilla”, an almost unique piece in Catalonia for hauling boats ashore
- Life of the fishing community: skippers, remitgers, and work at sea and on land
- Part of La Mar de Museus, the network of Catalan-speaking maritime museums
- Combined ticket with the Ciutadella Ibèrica and the Castell de la Santa Creu
Permanent exhibition
- El Calafell pescador – Permanent exhibition on the fishing community of the seafront district: its organisation, work at sea and on land, and social life; it includes the “maquinilla” used to haul boats ashore.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €1.50Ages 7 to 17, over-65s, groups of more than 15 people, students, Carnet Jove holders, unemployed people, people with disabilities, large families and users of “El teu carnet és +” |
| Children & teens | €1.50free up to age 6 · Ages 7 to 17: reduced admission; under 7s: free. |
| Seniors | €1.50Over 65s: reduced admission. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €1.50People with disabilities: reduced admission. |
| Students & apprentices | €1.50Students: reduced admission. |
| Groups (16+ people) | €1.50 per personGroups of more than 15 people: reduced admission. |
| Families | –Large families pay the reduced admission. |
| Combined ticket for the Ciutadella Ibèrica, Castell de la Santa Creu and La Confraria (valid for one year) | €8Reduced admission: €5. |
| Guided visit (supplement per person) | €2 |
Free admission for children under 7, residents registered in Calafell, teachers, accredited archaeologists, members of EXARC, the Associació de Museòlegs de Catalunya and Amics del Patrimoni de Calafell, and holders of the Club Super3 card (maximum four children per adult). Family activities cost €2 for the hire of materials.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Wheelchair-accessible space, except the “maquinilla” room.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Family tours & workshops
Family activities (material hire: €2) and workshops for groups are scheduled; the programme is in the website’s agenda.
Getting there & parking
The centre is on the seafront promenade of Calafell beach, at the height of Calle de Sant Pere.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Book sales. Smoking and bringing in food or drink are not permitted.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided visits and other activities are announced in the website’s agenda and on social media. Groups of at least 14 people can request a guided visit or workshop by email (calafellhistoric@calafell.cat) with at least 15 days’ notice. Animals are not admitted; minors must be accompanied by an adult. |
