Tarragona travel guide & transfers
A Roman capital with an amphitheatre facing the sea
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.
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