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Tarragona

World Heritage Site

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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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Experiences

Enjoy unique and unforgettable moments in Tarragona

 

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...

Lloguer de vaixells sense carnet
Boat rental. No license needed

Boat rental without the need for a certification in the sport port of Tarragona. The only requirement is that the driver is at least 18 years old. No...

Tarraco Karting. Lloguer de karts per a totes les edats
Tarraco Karting. Kart rental for all ages

We are waiting to live an unforgettable experience with new generation karts and a team of professionals at your service.

The circuit has an indoor and...

Tarraco: a la cerca de la moneda perduda
Tarraco: in search of the missing coin

Travel to the great Roman Tarraco in an interactive and fun way. During the tour you will be given some enigmas that you will have to find out by...

Tàrraco pas a pas
Tarraco step by step

A tour through the most monumental part of the ancient Roman Tarraco. The participants, beyond the city's physical structure, will be able to feel the...

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...

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Plans

Genuine proposals to live your story in Tarragona.
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A fairytale Christmas in Tarragona

Come and enjoy unique and unforgettable experiences! (28 November 2024 - 6 January 2025)

Renaissance and Baroque music concerts

Tarragona cathedral's extraordinary organ will once again be heard this autumn in a series of concerts (22 November-27 December)

'L'Home dels Nassos'

Enjoy this Catalan tradition in Tarragona (31 December)

Nativity scene with Tarragona's monuments

Miniature replicas of Tarragona 's monuments as they looked in the 19th century will serve as the backdrop for various depictions of the birth of Jesus Christ (4 December 2024-1 February 2025)

Cavalcade of the Three Wise Men

The Three Wise Men arrive to the city by boat, after a long journey to fulfil the dreams of young and old people (5 January)

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

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

Shopping centres in Tarragona

Visit Tarragona and enjoy shopping in our shops

Paths of Tarragona

These routes, some of Roman origin, let you discover spots of unexpected and unsurpassed beauty

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