The Part Alta, the historic quarter, and the Palmeres and the Rambla, the city that overlooks the sea. Who has not touched iron on the Balcó (balcony), has not been to Tarragona (it is one of the city's traditions: a stroll along the Rambla Nova that ends with touching the iron railing on the spectacular balcony). The city's must-see sights are all close to each other and invite one to take a walk with more or less stops, in more or less depth, in line with our interest and pace. 

In the month of March, the human tower groups Xiquets de Tarragona and Jove Xiquets de Tarragona start their training sessions and allow the public to attend (adults and children practise on Tuesdays and Fridays).

If you want to have dinner without rushing, in the Part Alta there is an unusual concentration of establishments where you can do so. Take a walk and look around. When the weather is good, the interior terraces of establishments are very popular for groups of friends. 

If, when you have finished your meal, you want to stay chatting and having a drink, the atmosphere of the Part Alta is especially propitious with terraces and monumental areas, the good atmosphere of Mvseum and bars such as Pachito and Tòtem Cafè. 

Tarragona is a voluptuously Mediterranean city that cultivates the pleasures of life and, for many people, having a hot breakfast on a Saturday is like going to Mass. The city has true sanctuaries to enjoy 'ranxo' (communal meal) and conversation - El Cortijo, Petit Tarraco, Racó de’n Mario and la Cuineta-, that pursue a strong immersion in the most hedonistic side of Tarragona. 

If you are not in for big meals, you can also visit the most spontaneous side of Tarragona by walking to the Central Market. You will find a colourful and busy atmosphere, with the fish unloaded the day before at El Serrallo, the city's fishermen's quarter, as the main protagonist. Another market worth visiting, even just for the atmosphere around it at the time of the Vermouth, is the Saturday morning fruit and vegetable market at the Plaça del Fòrum square.

From the inner parts to the roof of the city, the monumental Tarragona has spectacular spaces. Beyond the Amphitheatre and the Roman Circus – which allows covering part of the city beneath the stands, today beneath the buildings- another highly recommended visit is the Cathedral's belfry that offers splendid 360-degree views of the city (guided visit).

In the summer, you will inevitably feel the call of the sea and the beaches. Tarragona has a dozen extremely beautiful beaches, and they are of the less crowded ones in an area where it is often difficult to lay your towel down. Most of the beaches can be accessed by car and bus –check the timetables and lines with the Municipal Transport Company-, and they have showers, beach bars and lifeguards. Others, such as Roca Plana and Cala Fonda –also known as Waikiki- form part of the protected area known as Bosc de la Marquesa, and they have preserved their natural features. You can only access them on foot going through La Móra urbanisation . 

There are other and very diverse ways of enjoying such a spectacular coastline. At TGNautica Kayak, they offer group outings from the beach of La Móra. The Club de Vela de la Platja Llarga organises educational outings with light sails boats. The Sirenas Mediterranean Academy proposes a unique experience: learning how to swim and breath as mermaids and tritons do. And if you fancy emulating professor Jacques Cousteau, in Tarragona you will find good professionals to practice diving: SES.

If you had a light breakfast, and you are ready for lunch, a good option for groups is Barquet, a large and bright space, as bright as the traditional and creative rice made in its kitchen. 

Summer afternoons are long, sunny... and very productive to go shopping. Those who love shopping will find Tarragona a display case that combines exclusive products, local crafts and food, and the seasonal fashion of the international franchises. Beyond the Corte Inglés department store, near the Francolí river, most of the clothes, accessories and household shops are located between the Part Alta and the Rambla Nova. 

Tarragona is the capital of a region with up to five wine designations of origin and all of a great personality and international projection. Some establishments in the city centre (Devins, Negresco, Cap & Cua, Viníssim, Denominació d’Origen, Espai Vi, Pa i Oli...) have specialised and allow tasting a large variety of local product, from the powerful 'garnatxa' varieties from the Priorat and the Terra Alta, to 'cabernets' and 'muscats' of the area of Tarragona, including the best cava in the region and other specialities from around the world. 

Many cellars in the surrounding area offer wine tourism activities. It is the case of Vinícola de Nulles, only 20 Km away, that makes cava of great quality, and organises these types of experiences in the best possible scenario, a spectacular modernist cellar, or as these buildings of this period are known is Catalonia, a Cathedral of Wine. And Mas Vicenç, in Cabra del Camp, where, in addition to guided visits, you can book a wine tasting introductory course. 

At this point, you will have noticed that Tarragona, apart from wine, is the land of Vermouth, an alcoholic aperitif that was the favourite drink of our grandparents in the second half of the previous century, and that has gained ground to beer in most of the city's terraces. Vermouth Yzaguirre, a brand from Tarragona, keeps its recipe for success in its cellar, which you can also visit. You can purchase this and other wines and liquors from the area in most of the local wine shops. 

For dinner, we suggest a different experience, between historic reconstruction and cooking workshop. Domus Apicius has recovered and adapted several recipes of the Roman cuisine and offers the possibility of taking part, while having fun, in preparing the dishes that we will later eat. Authentic Roman cuisines to take you on a trip through time. 

If we haven't left the centre, the open-air terrace of El Terrat is a good option to start the evening. Nearby are Tarragona's most popular night-life establishments: Groove, Sala Zero, El Cau, Les Golfes, and for those who like to stay up late, Sala Golfus in the Marina. All without moving your car. 

Sunday is an official lazy day in Tarragona. At around lunchtime, the terraces at the Plaça de la Font, the Plaça del Rei and the Plaça del Fòrum fill with people having an aperitif, time to go home for lunch, with the family or in one of the establishments at the Part Alta. Sit down, have a drink and enjoy the atmosphere. Also highly recommended is to take a look at the lively antiques and collectors street market in Mercería St. You will find very unusual objects and people. 

You will also find a similar atmosphere as from midday, near the sea, in El Serrallo, the city's fishermen's quarter. It is worth stretching your legs and taking a walk along the Moll de Costa dock and Els Tinglados, the ancient port storage facilities. El Serrallo is one of those neighbourhoods that traps you, like its finishing nets, and if you stay for lunch, you will have the opportunity to say farewell to Tarragona with a fisherman's 'Ranxo' meal. You have many good options for lunch in the neighbourhood, among which is the Restaurant Balandra, where they serve excellent rice dishes.