Comarruga

Comarruga (or Coma-ruga) is a seaside resort in the municipality of El Vendrell, in the province of Tarragona (Catalonia, Spain). It stretches along the 2.3 km long Beach of Comarruga. Until 1946 it made part of the former municipality of Sant Vicenç de Calders.

Comarruga
Coastal Resort Town
Coma-ruga Beach
Coma-ruga Beach
Comarruga is located in Catalonia
Comarruga
Comarruga
Location in Catalonia
Coordinates: 41°10′52″N 1°31′29″E
Country Spain
Community Catalonia
ProvinceTarragona
ComarcaBaix Penedès
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total4,074
Demonymcomarrugo (-a)
Websitewww.coma-ruga.info

Location

Comarruga is located in the eastern part of the Costa Dorada, some 55 km to the West of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, near the popular tourist resorts of Calafell and Torredembarra. Developed in the 1950s and 1960s, Comarruga has become a popular tourist destination, particularly for families. A fine beach of golden sand stretching along more than 2 km is its main attraction.

Climate

Comarruga has a Typical Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification: Csa) characterized with mild winters and hot summers. The rainiest season is the autumn, and the driest season is the summer. The sunshine hours are above 2,500.

Climate data for Comarruga
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 13
(55)		 14
(57)		 15
(59)		 17
(63)		 20
(68)		 24
(75)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 25
(77)		 21
(70)		 16
(61)		 13
(55)		 19.3
(66.7)
Average low °C (°F) 4
(39)		 5
(41)		 6
(43)		 8
(46)		 11
(52)		 15
(59)		 18
(64)		 19
(66)		 16
(61)		 12
(54)		 8
(46)		 5
(41)		 10.6
(51.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 40
(1.6)		 35
(1.4)		 50
(2.0)		 47
(1.9)		 57
(2.2)		 41
(1.6)		 25
(1.0)		 50
(2.0)		 69
(2.7)		 84
(3.3)		 54
(2.1)		 44
(1.7)		 596
(23.5)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 12 11 11 11 11 8 5 8 8 10 11 12 118
Mean monthly sunshine hours 155 168 186 210 248 270 310 279 210 186 150 155 2,527
Source: weather2travel[1]

History

The first written reference to Comarruga appears in 1180, when the abbot of Sant Cugat granted to Arnau Sunyer i Berenguer the place named "ipsum vilare de Coma Ruga", near the castles of Calders and Saint Vincent.[2] The concession didn't grant the property of the pond of Comarruga, which belonged to the Monastery of Sant Cugat.

In 1183 the abbot of the Monastery of Sant Cugat granted additional rights in favour of Bernat de Papiol who accepted the compromise of guarding and defending the properties of the monastery and its inhabitants.

In 1887 the train station of Sant Vicenç de Calders was built within the lands of Comarruga. During the 20th century, this train station became one of the most important railway intersections in Catalonia. Due to this reason, a small neighborhood developed around it, mostly of railway workers and its families. During the Spanish Civil War, this station was attacked several times by the fascist army of General Franco. Thanks to the collaboration of Italian airplanes (hydroplanes) during the Christmas holidays of 1938 (between the 25th and the 29th), Comarruga was heavily bombed causing dozens of casualties.

In 1892 the hot springs of the pond and small creek (riuet) of Comarruga were declared of public interest for its health properties by the Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery of Barcelona. In 1920 a Hotel and Spa was built near the pond. This started the urban development of Comarruga which later in the 1960s and 1970s would become an important tourist town.

Demography

Population

In 2015 the population of Comarruga was 4,074.[3]

Languages

The two official languages are Spanish and Catalan. The regional and local governments almost exclusively use Catalan and public signs are usually written in this language. Spanish is the language of business and the most commonly spoken language among residents and visitors.

Most young people have some knowledge of English. People working in the tourism industry may also speak other languages (French, Dutch, Russian, etc.).

Religion

There is a Roman Catholic church, built in 1956-57.[4] Masses are offered in Spanish and Catalan.[5]

Infrastructure

Transportation

Healthcare
  • The nearest hospital (Hospital Comarcal del Vendrell) is located at El Vendrell, 8 km to the northeast.

Tourism

Tourist Information
  • The Tourist Information Office is located at Av. Brisamar, 1 (Coords: N 41º 10. 952' E 001º 31. 319').

Nearby attractions

Marina
  • Beach. View from the West
    Beach. View from the West
  • The Creek (riuet)
    The Creek (riuet)
  • Villa Buenaventura (1933)
    Villa Buenaventura (1933)
  • Villa Torres (Art Nouveau style) (1910)
    Villa Torres (Art Nouveau style) (1910)
  • Roman Catholic Church of Saint Raymond Nonnatus (1956–57)
    Roman Catholic Church of Saint Raymond Nonnatus (1956–57)

References
  1. "Coma Ruga Climate Guide". Retrieved 6 May 2017.
  2. Moran, Josep (1984). El Capbreu de Castellbisbal. Barcelona: Edicions de la Universitat de Barcelona. pp. 35–37. ISBN 8475281508.
  3. "Nombre d'habitants. Urbanitzacions. Sèrie temporal" (PDF). Ajuntament del Vendrell. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  4. Mora Vergés, Antonio (31 March 2014). "Parròquia de Sant Ramon Nonat de Coma-ruga. Vendrell. Penedès Jussà. Tarragona". Ajuntament del Vendrell. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  5. "Misas.org, Parròquia de Sant Ramon". Retrieved 23 April 2017.
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