Tarragona

A historic seaside gem

Located just an hour south of Barcelona, Tarragona is a beautiful Unesco World Heritage City with a characterful and vibrant mix of incredible history, culture and beaches.

Bathed in balmy Costa Dorada sunshine, there’s Roman ruins aplenty to explore, interesting museums and terrific restaurants. The region’s also known for its festivals: the Sant Magí in August and the Santa Tecla in September both of which feature parades, pyrotechnics and the town’s signature 'human pyramids'.

Why we love the area

• The incredible ancient seaside amphitheatre that once held up to 15,000 spectators

• Wander the Rambla Nova - a beautiful boulevard through the heart of the city

• The two tier Pont del Diable viaduct is a remarkable feat of Roman engineering

• Historic Reus is less than 20 minutes away while the seaside resort of Salou is also nearby

  
  

What the kids will love too

• Theme park lovers can get all their thrills at PortAventura and Ferrari Land located next to each other and just 15 minutes drive away

• Take a refreshing break from the sun at the Aqualeon waterpark

• Choose from several beaches; we recommend Playa de Arrabassada for its golden sands

• Get your views from above at Jungle Trek zipline and complete the 2km high ropes course

  
  

How to get there

By car
Sail into Caen then travel through France via Le Mans, Tours and Perpignan towards Tarragona. Journey time is around a 12 hour drive covering 800 miles.

By air
You can fly into Reus airport from multiple UK airports. Tarragona is only a 20 minute drive away.

By train
If you want to take a train, it's the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris and then via Lyon and Barcelona. Total travel time just under 12hrs