Activities and Sports
Golf Costa Daurada – Tarragona Sports Center
The fishing district’s main festival, the Serrallo, is one of the city’s most traditional neighborhood festivals. By the way, every neighborhood in the city has its own party, too many to show here all.
The main festival of Tarragona, Santa Tecla (patron saint of the city). The festival lasts 9 intensive days. The origin of this street party goes back to 1321.
It took the city of Montferri (Tarragona) 73 years to finish the Mare de Déu de Montserrat sanctuary. The modernist architect Josep Maria Jujol, a follower of Antoni Gaudí, designed the building. In line with modernist philosophy, Jujol wanted to create a direct connection between the chapel and the...
The Territorio Sénia is home to the world’s largest concentration of ancient olive trees. A mosaic of trees and dry stone, known as the sea of olive trees. In Tarragona, an open-air museum has been set up in Ulldecona. There are also some cycling and walking trails, working oil mills, guided tours...
La Semana Santa is one of the most important celebrations in Tarragona, and since 2010 a ‘heritage of national importance’. The procession through the streets of the old town dates back to 1550.
Tarragona has one of the largest ports in Spain, but by far the most beautiful part is the Serallo with many terraces, restaurants and fountains.
In addition to the many smaller shops, there are also larger shopping centers in the city such as El Corte Inglés and Parc Central. Just outside the town there is a large hypermarket of Carrefour and other chains.
Situated on the Costa Dorada, Cambrils offers a great shopping experience for any traveller. The old town is a mix of boutiques, fashion stores and local markets. The weekly markets are perfect for buying fresh produce and artisanal souvenirs. For those looking for larger chain stores, there are shopping...
Reus, a city in Catalonia, offers a great shopping experience for every shopper. Carrer de la Major and Carrer del Canyelles are the main shopping streets with a mix of fashion boutiques and big chains such as Zara and H&M. For local products, head to Mercat de Reus, where you can find fresh produce...
Situated on the Costa Dorada, Salou offers excellent shopping opportunities for any shopping enthusiast. The city centre has charming boutiques and local shops, perfect for a relaxing afternoon of shopping. For larger shopping centres, visit Carrefour Market or the shopping area around PortAventura Park....
Local Charm on the Costa DoradaTorredembarra, located on the Costa Dorada, offers a unique shopping experience. Visitors can enjoy the weekly market, which sells local produce, fresh delicacies and handmade souvenirs. The town also has craft shops selling ceramics, leather goods and fashion from local...
Siurana village is often seen as the most beautiful place of the Costa Dorada. It was therefore declared a national historical heritage site in 1994. Located in the Montsant Nature Reserve, Siurana was founded in the 8th century and considered indestructible for centuries due to its unique location on...
More than 300 km of slopes with a single pass. GO WILD THIS WINTER… GO SKIING!Whether you are passionate about alpine skiing or you prefer cross-country skiing, there are many kilometres waiting for you to cover in Andorra. Fine tune your skiing gear, wrap up well and throw yourself into a new season!...
Not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Spain, but from Tarragona locals like to go skiing in the Catalan Pyrenees. This is a good two hour drive away and ideal for a day or weekend, if there is snow (see link below to video of La Masella). Catalonia is one of the few destinations in...
Uncover the secrets of Spanish cuisine and learn to prepare authentic dishes like paella, tapas, and calamari. Our experienced chef will take you on a culinary journey through local flavors and techniques, while you get hands-on in a relaxed and inspiring environment.
Via an underground parking garage in the middle of the city center of Tarragona you can descend (under supervision) into impressive caves. See below link to our BLOG about this unique Cova Urbana (urban cave) Link to our BLOG on Cova Urbana
In the Prades Mountains (Tarragona) you can stargaze under the guidance of experienced guides with telescopes. It is a perfect place for stargazing because it is very dark (for those in the know: the brightness is about 21.4 mag/arcsec2). There is also a visitor center and planetarium. See https://www.parcastronomicprades.cat/...
The sunrise on the beach of Arrabassada is magnificent. If it comes too early for you, the sunset is also very worthwhile.
The old bullring in the middle of the city of Tarragona was converted in 2010 into a large stage for a wide variety of renowned artists. The roof of the hall consists of a large dome that can be opened. The hall has 9,500 seats. Address: C. de Mallorca, Tarragona Link to website Tarraco Arena Plaza
A unique experience: Roman gladiator fights, theater plays, music, etc. are re-enacted in an authentic way throughout the city in a two-thousand-year-old setting. The town’s restaurants also offer classic dishes from the Roman era. Click here for video Tarraco Viva
Casa Canals is one of the best preserved late 18th century stately homes in the city. Towards the end of the year, a weekend takes place here with various historical activities such as guided tours, board games at the beginning of the 19th century, a parade through the streets of the Part Alta (old town),...
Tarragona: Top Destination for 2023, According to The New York Times In the list of the 52 best cities to travel to in 2023, compiled by The New York Times, Tarragona is named as one of the best places to visit. Located on the Costa Daurada, Tarragona is ranked 31st and is praised for its rich history...
The theater was built in the time of Emperor Augustus in the 1st century BC. as part of the Fórum de la Colonia and one of the most emblematic buildings in Tarraco. Click here for a video of Teatro Romano (after 55 seconds an image of what it looked like two thousand years ago)
Within walking distance of our house is the tennis club Club Gimnàstic de Tarragona, with 8 tennis and 4 padel courts. Another great tennis court can be found at Cala Romana. Click here for website
Tarragona’s cathedral is a landmark in the old town (Part Alta), as are the square in front of it and the steps leading up to it.
The Serra de Godall cave paintings are the most important of Levantine cave paintings in Catalonia and are part of the Unesco World Heritage. Here, some 8,000 years ago, groups of hunters left their drawings in a series of rock shelters. The beautiful hunting scenes are clearly visible to the naked eye....
Discover Tarragona: Roman History on the Costa Daurada
Tarragona, once known as Tarraco, combines a mild climate with a rich Roman history. The city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers impressive remains such as the seafront amphitheatre, the large Roman circus and the imposing city walls. Just outside the city you can admire the Aqüeducte de les Ferreres, known as the Devil’s Bridge.
The annual Tarraco Viva festival brings Roman times to life with gladiator fights and traditional dishes. A must-see for culture and history lovers.
Visit Tarragona and step back in time!