It is limited to the south by the boundary with El Perelló, to the north-west with that of Tivissa, the Ebro riviera, and to the north-east with that of Vandellós and l'Hospitalet de l'Infant, (Baix Camp).

There are several large housing estates within the boundaries of L’Ametlla de Mar: Calafat, Sant Jordi d'Alfama, les Tres Cales and Roques Daurades.

There is a museum of traditional pottery in Sant Jordi housing estate which is about 5 km from the town centre.

The people of L’Ametlla stay up all night to decorate the streets with flowers and leaves to celebrate this festival.

A group of companies, "AmetlladeMar Experience" offer a wide variety of activities related to both the Mediterranean Sea and its natural environment.

The GR 92 long distance footpath, which roughly follows the length of the Mediterranean coast of Spain, has a staging point at L'Ametlla de Mar.

Accommodation Self-catering apartments –31%, campsites – 29%, hotel - 19%, hostel – 14%, country houses – 3%, caravan – 2%, with friends or relatives – 2%.

Reasons given for choosing l’Ametlla de Mar as a holiday resort: Its beaches, nature, active tourism, the food, the climate, the typical seafaring environment.