Circuit Calafat · L'Ametlla de Mar
Racing by the sea since 1974
Catalonia’s first permanent circuit: a 3,250 m speed track, Spain’s only permanent rallycross circuit, karting and team facilities, right by the Mediterranean.
- 3.250 m
- speed track
- 16
- corners
- 24
- garages
- 1974
- opened
01Asphalt · 3,250 m
Speed circuit
Nine right-handers, seven left-handers and a 600 m straight make a twisty, technical and very enjoyable track. Run-off areas and kerbs were renewed in 2009, and it has been homologated by the Catalan Motorcycling Federation since 2012. Suitable for every category, from track days to team testing.
- 3.250 m
- Length
- 10 / 11 m
- Width
- 600 m
- Main straight
- 9 der. / 7 izq.
- Corners
- 4
- Variants
- FCM
- Homologation
VariantsVariants inspired by Formula E street circuits and named after the teams that used them: Mahindra, Jaguar, DS and NIO. Tight hairpins, chicanes and integrated kerbs that combine with the classic layout for each test.
Records and Hall of Fame →02Dirt and asphalt · FIA
Rallycross circuit
Spain’s only permanent rallycross circuit, built to FIA rules. A mixed asphalt and dirt surface, treated so any vehicle can use it, with a jump and a joker lap. Opened in November 2020, it is used for rallycross, rally, autocross, testing and training.
- 672 m
- Dirt section
- 715 m
- With link variant
- 143,8 m
- Joker lap
- FIA
- Rules
| Variants | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| Long RX | 1.250 m | 54% dirt · 46% asphalt |
| Short RX | 861 m | 78% dirt · 22% asphalt |
| Dirt | 350 m | 100% dirt |
143.8 m joker lap on every variant.
03Paddock, garages and services
Facilities
Besides the tracks, the circuit has 24 garages, 3 competition garages, two paddocks, a school building, a skid pad and the Paddock Bar, with room for 170 people.
Pit lane
- Length
- 200 m
- Access
- From the track and tunnel (garage 5–6)
- Services
- Power, water, WiFi, PA
Paddock 1
- Size
- 241 × 21 m
- Power
- 220 V 16 A – 380 V 32 A
- Services
- Water, WiFi, PA, waste bins
Paddock 2
- Size
- 105 × 69 m
- Power
- 220 V 16 A – 380 V 32 A
- Services
- Water, WiFi, PA, waste bins
3 competition garages
- Area
- 80 m²
- Power
- 220 V – 380 V 65 A
- Services
- Workshop, water, pit lane access
Professional garage
- Area
- 117 m²
- Doors
- 2 × 4 m
- Services
- Air-conditioned, ramps for low cars
School building
- Rooms
- 35 m² + 40 m²
- Equipment
- 35 chairs, tables, boards, WiFi
- Extras
- Terrace with views, 2 garages
Skid pad
- Length
- 770 m
- Width
- 6,5 / 13 m
- Straight
- 227 m
- Services
- Sprinkler watering
Paddock Bar
- Capacity
- 170
- Weekends
- 8 – 18 h
- Weekdays
- 10 – 15 h
- Services
- Self-service, terrace, barbecue on request
04Since 1974
History
Catalonia’s first permanent speed circuit, founded in 1974 by a group of riders and enthusiasts together with Grup Calafat.
- 1974
Opening
Catalonia’s first permanent speed circuit opens, with a 2,500 m layout designed by engineers Jordi Xiol and Vicente Gilera.
- 70–90
Where champions started
Ángel Nieto, Aspar, Sito Pons, Joan Garriga, Carlos Cardús, Àlex Crivillé, Carlos Sainz and Pedro de la Rosa race at Calafat, home of the Critérium and Superprestigio Solo Moto, the Copa Renault and the Spanish Touring Car Championship.
- 1987
3,250 metres
The track is extended to its current length with support from the Generalitat and the Tarragona Provincial Council.
- 2009
Renovation
Run-off areas and kerbs are paved and improved, creating today’s technical, twisty layout.
- 2012
FCM homologation
The circuit is homologated by the Catalan Motorcycling Federation.
- 2014
Testing venue
New run-off areas, safety measures and facilities, plus variants that mimic street circuits for Formula E, TCR and ETC. Teams such as DS, Mercedes, Mahindra, Jaguar and Porsche choose it for testing.
- 2020
Rallycross
The rallycross, rally and autocross track opens: a mixed asphalt and dirt circuit with a jump and a joker lap.
- 2024
50th anniversary
Half a century of motorsport by the sea, celebrated with drivers, fans and the media.
05Karting Calafat
Karting circuit
A karting track to get started, train or run company grands prix. It has its own website with opening hours, prices and bookings.
Go to the karting website ↗Ready to drive?
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