Tarragona Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tarragona Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a garden as well as a large group of people
Tarragona Amphitheatre showing heritage elements and a ruin
Plaza Imperial Tarraco which includes a park
Tarragona which includes street performance, street scenes and night scenes
National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona featuring interior views
Tarragona, the proud heir of the glorious Tarraco, nowadays is a city that offers a range of cultural activities, surrounded by the pretty towns and cities of the Costa Daurada.

Get a cheap holiday deal to Tarragona and explore the city's living history at its archaeological sites: stroll along the old walls, visit the Amphitheatre, the scene of gladiator fights and public executions in times past, and get up close to the Praetorium and Roman circus, which feature among the best conserved in the Western world. Choose one of the many Tarragona holiday deals and envisage the splendour of what was once the capital of the Roman province Hispania Citerior by visiting the model of Tarraco in the Provincial Forum, located in Plaça del Pallol. Take the chance to admire the Cathedral, dedicated to Tarragona's patron saint Santa Tecla and renowned for its impressive entrance and rose window.

The Costa Daurada (literally, the Gold Coast) extends along the coastline of the province of Tarragona, from Calafell to the Ebro river delta. It holds numerous well-guarded secrets: in the charming fishing village of Ametlla de Mar, take a dip on the unspoilt beaches of Santes Creus and Torrent del Pi. Visit the municipality of Sant Carles de la Rapita and stroll along its pleasant promenade if the day is right, head to the viewpoint of La Guardiola to contemplate the views over the River Ebro delta and the coast.

One of the most emblematic cultural activities of the region is the castellers, human towers several storeys high that have been recognised on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Book your flight + hotel to Tarragona and the Costa Daurada and witness the performance by a colla castellera and the rhythm of the gralla for yourself.

Tarragona's unbeatable location is also reflected in its culinary tradition, where both meat and fish take pride of place romesco, the region's typical sauce, usually accompanies all grilled dishes. Another must-see, must-do activity is the calçotades, at which calçots, sweet spring onions typical from the area, are roasted and eaten directly without cutlery.

Take advantage of holiday deals to Tarragona and the Costa Daurada and enjoy a few days packed with art, history, tradition and great food.

Where to stay in Tarragona

Tarragona Cathedral showing a coastal town, landscape views and a city

Old Town Tarragona

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Old Town Tarragona. You might want to make time for a stop at Tarragona Cathedral or Tarragona Roman Wall.

Old Town Tarragona

La Móra

Travellers to La Móra praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Cala de la Mora and La Mora Beach.

La Móra
AC Hotel Tarragona by Marriott

AC Hotel Tarragona by Marriott

4 out of 5
Avinguda de Roma, 8, Tarragona
The price is £101 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£101
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tarragona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (782 reviews)
"Muy buen hotel, lugares para estacionamiento muy reducido"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

AC Hotel Tarragona by Marriott
H10 Imperial Tarraco

H10 Imperial Tarraco

4.5 out of 5
Rambla Vella, 2, Tarragona
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £132 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£132
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tarragona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (831 reviews)
Highly recommended!
"First time back to Tarrangona for over 20 years…it’s even better than I remember and this was definitely helped by this hotel. It’s really perfect! Great location with a sea view and the amphitheatre. Room was very spacious and tastefully decorated, and all the toiletries you need for a week’s stay. ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

H10 Imperial Tarraco
Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona

Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona

4 out of 5
Plaza Imperial Tarraco 5, Tarragona
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £81 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£81
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tarragona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (989 reviews)
"Lots of food options nearby and well located. Bed was comfortable"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Port Plaza Apartments

Port Plaza Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Plaça dels Carros 12, Tarragona
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Tarragona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (278 reviews)
Great place to stay
"Port Plaza apartments are in a great location for the Port, the beach and the town. Check in was with a very helpful man who explained everything to us. The Aircon was good and the apartment was comfortable. We would return."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Port Plaza Apartments
Reding 22 Apartments

Reding 22 Apartments

4 out of 5
Carrer de Reding 22, Tarragona, Tarragona
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Tarragona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and premium bedding. Popular attractions PortAventura World and Tarragona Port ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Excellent Apartments
"Brilliant apartments. Centrally located overlooking the market square. Good and friendly communication. The apartment was freshly renovated and clean. It was spacious and the roof terrace was fab. Would definitely recommend this place."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Reding 22 Apartments
Camping Caledonia

Camping Caledonia

2 out of 5
Antiga Carretera Nacional 340 Km 1172, Tamarit, Tarragona
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Tarragona. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Tarragona Port and Tamarit ...
9/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
"Holiday RV park for families. We really enjoyed the swimming pool, the sports courts, and watching Euro Cup soccer with all the Spanish families in the outdoor seating area. The front porch was a nice place to eat breakfast and dry swimsuits. We played some free mini-golf and would have played more ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2024

Camping Caledonia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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