Tarragona travel guide & transfers

About Tarragona

Tarragona was Tarraco, capital of Rome's largest Iberian province, and its UNESCO-listed ruins are woven into a lively modern city. You can watch the sea through the arches of a 2nd-century amphitheatre, walk a Roman circus beneath the streets and finish on the Balcó del Mediterrani. Combine it with beaches at El Miracle or a day at PortAventura.

Top attractions

• Roman amphitheatre above El Miracle beach

• Roman circus and Praetorium tower

• Cathedral of Santa Maria and the medieval quarter

• Les Ferreres aqueduct, 4 km outside the city

• Balcó del Mediterrani and Rambla Nova

Travel tips

• A combined ticket covers all Roman sites and saves about 40%.
• Santa Tecla in September is one of Catalonia's best festivals, with human castles.
• Most Roman monuments close on Mondays.

Where it is

Related transfers

• Barcelona Airport (BCN) → Tarragona€150

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