TARRAGONA is a charming city where Roman history collides with beaches, bars and food. All these within the medieval centre, flanked by a towering cathedral with Romanesque and Gothic touch.
Iconic dish
Romanescada (fish and Romanesca sauce).
In the city
See the fisher boats coming back into the El Serrallo port usually on Friday afternoon while enjoying a beer in a terrace.
Kids
Visit Museu de les mines de Bellmunt del Priorat and feel what is to be in a real mine.
Charge your batteries
El Llagut with excellent mediterranean food and La Xarxa great fish in the fisher neighbourhood.
Outside the city
The Roman aqueduct Pont del diable (Devil's bridge).
May events
Between the 5th and 19th you will be able to enjoy the stunning festival Tarraco Viva, a theatre festival where the Roman past of the city is recreated.
April events
Between the 14th and 22nd the entire city celebrates the Holy Week where different parades and sororities celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ mixing culture, religion and tradition.
Additional information
Tarragona has its own airport Reus. Barcelona is just 1 hour by train. We recommend to spend 1 day here and for discovering the region and beaches 4 to 5 days.
