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Tarragona

World Heritage Site

Tarragona City of Castells
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10 essential visits in Tarragona

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Discover the cultural richness and natural environment of this World Heritage City

Cathedral
(12th-14th century), built in the highest point of the capital, in the same site where there was once a temple dedicated to the imperial cult.
Mapping of Tarraco
Mapping and scale model of the Roman city of Tarraco at its peak (2nd century A.D.).
Roman Amphitheatre
Building that held fights between gladiators (2nd century), over which the Visigoth basilica was built (6th century) as well as a Romanesque church (12th century).
Praetorium and Roman Circus 
Roman tower at the Provincial Forum square (1st century) transformed into a royal palace (14th century). Roman Circus Building used to hold horse and chariot races (1st century).
Balcó del Mediterrani (‘Balcony of the Mediterranean’)
The most contemporaneous city reveals a unique and remarkable corner inspired, once more, in the marine aesthetics that covers the city, the “balcony to the Mediterranean” a splendid viewpoint open to the sea over the beach.
Plaça de la Font, Plaça del Fòrum, Plaça del Rei
The modern city coexists with its imperial past, enjoy its terraces full of life in a unique environment and surrounded by history.
El Serrallo
The typical fishing neighbourhood, where the fish that was fished throughout the day is auctioned in the afternoon. It is a representative area, with its own personality where to taste the best fish and seafood of Tarragona in its charming restaurants.
La Rambla Nova

Main street of Tarragona with over 150 years of existence, with the greatest number of modern shops, integrated in an architectural area unique for its buildings and history.

Tarragona’s beaches
Are renowned for their extremely fine, golden sand, with a very mild slope which allows walking in the water or swimming as from 200 m from the beach line. Its privileged geographic location allows enjoying a mild climate throughout the year.
Mercat Central de Tarragona (Central Market of Tarragona)
If you are looking to buy fresh and seasonal products in a picturesque setting, be sure to visit Tarragona’s municipal markets. The main market, Mercat Central, located just off Rambla Nova, is housed in a hallmark Modernist building (Josep M. Pujol, 1915).

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Choose your Tarragona!

Find your experience in the city!

Family
Family
Ecotourist
Ecotourist
Discovery
Discovery
Gastrofoodie
Gastrofoodie
Cultural
Cultural
Educational
Educational

Experiences

Enjoy unique and unforgettable moments in Tarragona

 

Aerojump Tarraco
Fun and jumping in Aerojump Tarraco

Aerojump Tarragona has more than 2.400 m2 of leisure, fun and health. In our facilities you will find different areas where you can practice and...

Sessions d’iniciació i rutes de surfski
Surfski initiation sessions and routes

The club de Vela Platja Llarga offers you to enjoy routes along the coasts of Tarragona with surfski (sea kayaking) that include a training session...

guided visit tarragona
Tarragona highlights

Join us before sunset for a pleasant walking tour starting at the Roman city walls. We will enter the walled Old City through the Portal del Roser...

Navegació per Platja Llarga
Platja Llarga Sailing

Come and sail along the most beautiful beach of Tarragona, you will discover all the charm of this city from the sea! Sailing with a collective boat...

Tarragona essencial
Essential Tarragona

We start at the Portal del Roser, where we see the wall, the first great Roman construction on the Iberian Peninsula. We talk about the natives of...

Ready to go to Tarraco?

Download the App Arqueo Tours (iOS and Android) and you will be able to access explanatory contents of the World Heritage monuments of the Roman city...

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Plans

Genuine proposals to live your story in Tarragona.
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Tarragona, City of Human Towers

Come and watch the performances, and feel like a real casteller (human tower builder) (24 June-24 September)

Santa Tecla

Come to the festival of festivals, Tarragona's local festival, the festa major (13-24 September)

Tarragona Sona Flamenc

Breathe the art of flamenco to its maximum expression  (7-13 October)

Roman Route

Discover a city full of surprises with thousands of years of civilization

Tarragona, 365 days a year

A tailor-made holiday awaits you in Tarragona!

Guided visit of the city

Learn fascinating facts and stories about the history of Tarragona

The Port and the Serrallo district,

the essential maritime experience of Tarragona

Get to know the city, playing with your mobile and you can earn points with mEduTarraco!

You will discover the city in a playful way, while you walk through the most emblematic places (20 June-30 September)

Visit Tarragona’s World Heritage

Discover places and sites of the Roman Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco

Come to discover the Tarragona Markets!

It’s said that if you really want to know what a city and the people who live in it are like, you’ll find the clues in its markets

Tamarit

Enjoy your holidays in Tamarit in a privileged stay in the campsites of Tarragona

Beaches of Tarragona

Beaches and coves for everyone on a coastline full of surprises

Shopping centres in Tarragona

Visit Tarragona and enjoy shopping in our shops

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