Tarragona Travel Guide

Catalonia

Correfocs, fire runners, are a tradition from Catalonia, Valencia, France, etc. Men, women, children run through the fireworks while dancing or playing the drums. Dressed as devils, usually there's a main character, a dragon, a demon, etc, in the center of the dance. This photo was taken in Tarragona, ancient roman Tarraco, in Catalonia.

A little boy dares the fire while dancing in front of a dragon of fireworks in Tarragona following the popular tradition of Correfocs (fire runners) for Sant Joan's Day #culture

Popular cities in Tarragona

Tarragona Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a garden as well as a large group of people

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.

Reasons to visit

Tarragona Port
Tarragona Amphitheatre
Tarragona Cathedral

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Cambrils is sure to surprise you with its wide tourist offering, with something for all tastes. Beaches, Roman ruins, and more will have you in love with this Catalan town.

Reasons to visit

Castle Vilafortuny
La Llosa Roman Villa
Parc Sama

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Close to a diverse collection of Costa Daurada’s most popular attractions, Salou is a great base from which to explore the area. With Levante Beach and Capellans Beach, two of the most popular places to visit, so close, where better to stay than here. If you're travelling with kids or want something a little more lively from your holiday, then Port Aventura Theme Park and Ponent Beach are not to be missed.