Tarragona: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 45 - 130,130 Nuria
 Nuria is just 200 metres from Arrabassada Beach and 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of Tarragona. It offers free Wi-Fi.
The rooms in Nuria are mod… MoreEUR 45 - 134 Las Palmeras Camping & Bungalow
 Located on the Costa Daurada, Las Palmeras bungalows are surrounded by pine forests and next to Punta de la Mora Beach. The residence has a swimming p… MoreEUR 47 - 160 Husa Imperial Tarraco
 Husa Imperial Tarraco is set next to the beach, in the centre of Tarragona. This elegant hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court and an on-… MoreEUR 45 - 85 Plaça De La Font
 Hotel Plaça De La Font is situated in the centre of Tarragona’s Old Town, 500 metres from the sea. It offers rooms with air conditioning, a TV and … MoreEUR 22 - 54 Residencia Sant Jordi
 Residencia Sant Jordi is set in the centre of Tarragona, around 100 metres from La Rambla. This hostel features a gym, rooms with private and shared b… MoreEUR 48 - 142 Tarraco Park Tarragona
 Hotel Tarraco Park has an outdoor swimming pool and free wired internet in rooms. It is just outside central Tarragona, and 8km from Port Aventura the… MoreEUR 41 - 800 Sercotel Urbis Centre
 This hotel, in central Tarragona, is a 10-minute walk from World Heritage monuments, and 200 metres from the Congress Palace. It offers air-conditione… MoreEUR 47 - 200 SB Express Tarragona
 Set in Tarragona’s modern district, this hotel offers soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. The A-7 motorway is just 200 metres aw… MoreEUR 49 - 86 Hotel Sant Jordi
 This hotel overlooks the golden beaches just north of Tarragona and has a pleasant cafe bar where you can sit outside and enjoy the views.
Take the f… MoreEUR 49 - 104 Hotel Lauria
 This traditional, elegant hotel with its own outdoor swimming pool is located right in the heart of Tarragona and boasts breathtaking views of the Med… MoreEUR 56 - 115 Astari
 With a privileged position enjoying sea views and just 5 minutes from the historic centre, this modern hotel has a fabulous breakfast and an outdoor s… MoreEUR 50 - 100 Apartamentos Astoria
 Apartamentos Astoria are situated under 500 metres from the beach in Tarragona and 20 minutes’ drive from Reus Airport. Each apartment has a balcony… MoreEUR 52 - 200 Alexandra Aparthotel BenstarHotelGroup
 Alexandra Aparthotel is located just outside Tarragona’s old town, 10 minutes’ walk from the Roman Amphitheatre. It offers an outdoor pool, sun te… MoreEUR 41 - 300 Catalunya Express
 A short walk to the beach, this smart and simple hotel serves a great breakfast and you can stay up-to-date on the free wireless internet connection … MoreEUR 64 - 222 Ciutat de Tarragona
 Hotel Ciutat de Tarragona is located in the historic square of Plaza Imperial Tarraco, in central Tarragona. It offers free Wi-Fi in all areas and pri… MoreEUR 35 - 95 Hotel Canadá
 Hotel Canadá offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is set on the Costa Dorada, just 10 minutes’ drive from histo… MoreEUR 24 - 65 Hostal Noria
 Set in the heart of Tarragona’s old town, this value hotel is ideal for a visit to this charming Catalan city.
The Hostal Noria is conveniently loc… MoreEUR 30 - 75 Hostal El Callejón
 Hostal El Callejón can be found in one of Tarragona’s quieter areas, close to Arrabassada beach and the historic centre. There is free Wi-Fi and fr… MoreEUR 55 - 130 AC Tarragona
 AC Tarragona is located in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Tarragona, next to Ciutat Park. It offers a fitness centre with Turkish baths and modern … More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tarragona: Guide
Tarragona is the first large seaside town south of Barcelona. The town also offers a number of historical sites including churches from several different periods and a well preserved Roman colosseum. The town itself has the usual Spanish assortment of plazas sprinkled with cafes and tapas bars. Tarragona is a good choice if you only have a day or two to get out of Barcelona, otherwise the beaches further south or the remoter seaside villages to the north of Barcelona offer a more unique experience.
On Google Earth fly to: 41 06'56.51"N, 1 14'58.54"E
Get in
Tarragona is on the main train line between Barcelona (1 hrs) and Alicante (2-3hrs), and also on the main line between Barcelona and Madrid (4 hrs). Note that it's best to buy train tickets a few days ahead during the high season to avoid getting stuck in one place. However, you always have the chance to take a stop-train, which is reasonable when coming from Barcelona (it takes basically the same time).
Get around
All of Tarragona's sites are within walking distance of the train station. Taxis and local trains can take you further.
See
Tarraco UNESCO World Heritage Site complex of Roman ruins including colosseum.
Tarragona International Dixieland Festival.
Tarragona International Fireworks Displays Competition.
The most important fireworks contest in the Mediterranean area is held every first week of July in Tarragona, in a wonderful bay -Punta del Miracle-, a place praised by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí. The competition sellects six international pyrotechnic companies every year.
Santa Tecla Festival
One of the most important Spanish traditional festival, between 15th and 23rd September. It has been celebrated since 1321 and it has been considered of national touristic interest by Spanish government. Human towers, historical parades and fireworks are some of the main activities.
There are not a lot of organized outdoor activities in Tarragona beyond strolling through the town, swimming at the beaches, and people watching in the plazas. One of the most beautiful parts of Tarragona is the old streets (Casc Antic), the ones near the cathedral, do not miss them.
There are many interesting shops along the Rambla Nova and in the streets around it, as well as in the old part of the city. A lot of typical Catalan stuff can be bought there.
Tarragona has a number of small bars, restaurants, and cafes serving the usual selection of tapas, bocadillos (sandwiches), and local seafood dishes. The best area to browse for tapas and full meals is from The Placa de la Font along the Carrer Major up to the Cathedral, with Carrer Nau and the Placa de Rei and Placa de la Forum particularly worthwhile.
The nicest place to spend and evening is in one of Tarragona's many plazas with a glass of beer and plate of tapas. At night if you want to have some drinks and dance you should go to "El Port" (the port), there are a lot of pubs and dance locals there.
The tourist offices at Carrer Fortuny in the New Town and Carrer Major in the Casc Antic can point you to hotel rooms at any budget.
Don't visit the night clubs at night alone especially if you are a guy. Foreigners are frequently robbed in Tarragona at the night clubs in the marina.
The nearby holiday resort of Salou is a popular destination.
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Universitat Rovira i Virgili
The beaches are north of town. Avoid pollution from the town's larger shipping port (one of the biggest in Spain) by walking a ways up the beach. There is a nice walk following the shoreline, about 6-7 km long, where you will find the five main beaches and several smaller ones.
Churches
Plazas
Museum of Archeology
Casc antic (old part of the city)
Major Events
The unique dixieland festival in Spain and one of the most important in Europe: 25 bands and 100 concerts and activities the week before Holly Week.
Do
Buy
Eat
The Serrallo neighbourhood near the fishing harbour has some excellent fish and seafood restaurants, which are particularly popular for Sunday lunch. There is a market hall just off the Rambla Nova in the middle of town where the basics of a good picnic can be bought cheaply.Drink
Sleep
Stay safe
Get out
Port Aventura One of Europe's largest amusement parks.