Taragona Holiday Information
Situated in the stunning Costa Dorada, the resort of Tarragona is just a bus ride from the beautiful city of Barcelona. Mix your traditional holiday to spain with a trip to the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona or the fun of nearby Port Aventura, one of Europe’s leading theme parks.
Attractions and activities in Tarragona
A range of traditional and modern activities await your arrival in Tarragona. The Museu D’historia de Tarragona is made up of four Roman sites and allows visitors to explore such sights as the Pretori Circi Romans, where chariot races were once held. For those looking for something more Gothic, the Cathedral offers visitors the chance to explore the museum. Regular bus and train services operate to the city of Barcelona.
Glorious beaches, stunning cliffs and pine covered headlands await your arrival in Tarragona. The warm, sunny climate makes it a favourite with Spanish tourists and other European visitors alike. Take a break from your travels on the warm, sandy beaches or cool off in the crystal waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Take a stroll down Rambla Nova to admire the views from the mountains looking down towards the beautiful crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Or a couple of blocks to the East is Rambla Vella, marking the start of the old town and follows the Via Augusta from Rome to Cadiz. Tarragona is also a great base from which to explore Salou and the Port Aventura Theme Resort.
A variety of cuisine awaits your arrival in Tarragona. Enjoy a variety of seafood dishes, including mussels, prawns and oysters at El Varradero or L’Ancora. For more adventurous diners, try the exciting menu at Quim Quima, a renovated Medieval Mansion offering cuisine such as sausage crepes or El Palau de Baro, where the romantic atmosphere is combined with cuisine such as paella and arros negre, a common Catalan dish of black rice.
For party goers and families alike, Tarragona offers a wide range of bars, nightclubs and family friendly night time attractions. For visitors interested in the theatre, visit the Teatre Metropol where you will find music, dance and theatre productions throughout the summer. Try the Port Aventura theme park for themed festivals and evenings too.
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