Tours & Activities in Tarragona
Tours & Activities in Tarragona
Tarragona Museum
The National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona is a public museum that houses the most symbolic elements of this city's rich past.
It is home to a permanent exhibition of the eight centuries of the history of the first Roman city on the Iberian Peninsula.
This site offers a chronological tour so that visitors can discover Roman architecture, society and territory throughout its history, including to the present day.
Furthermore, in this museum one will find the most representative selection of Tarragona in terms of sculpture, painting, goldsmithing, ceramics and jewellery.
How to get around Tarragona
The best way to get around Tarragona is on foot, as its historic centre can easily be explored this way. However, there are other ways to get around the city, such as urban transportation, taxi and even bicycle.
Regarding the urban transport service, Tarragona has 20 daytime lines and four night lines. The most used by tourists are lines 08 and 22. Also, a tourist train offers a tour of the main points of interest.
This train crosses the most interesting points, such as the ancient Roman city. It travels from the amphitheatre and passes the Queen's Fort, the Saint Anthony Gate and the old Roman walls.
Meanwhile, the taxi service is available 24 hours a day, with authorized stops throughout the city.
When it comes to getting to and from the city, the best option for long distances is plane. Near Tarragona is Reus International Airport, which offers direct flights to and from several European destinations.
Likewise, very close to the city are the airports of Barcelona and Valencia. These are 90 kilometres and 260 kilometres away, respectively.
The train option is also highly recommended, as the city is an important centre for railway connections. Tarragona has a train station with medium- and long-range connections. High-speed trains and conventional lines pass from here. This service provides daily trips to cities such as Barcelona, Madrid and Zaragoza.
Another alternative to get to Tarragona is by land. The city is close to Barcelona, at a distance of 100 kilometres, while Madrid is about 550 kilometres away, most of via highway.
Accommodation in Tarragona
Tarragona is a city with a lot of charm and has several accommodation options for visitors.
The old town is the most popular area to stay in Tarragona due to its proximity to tourist attractions such as the cathedral, the Roman Amphitheatre and the Medieval walls. In addition, the historic centre is the area with the best restaurants, bars and shops, which makes it very lively and busy. If one wants to stay in a hotel with charm and history, one will find many options here.
The second best option is the Rambla Nueva, one of the main avenues, which is very close to the city centre. Those who like to be at the centre of the action will have easy access to all the city's attractions.
On the other hand, if one prefers to be near the sea and enjoy the beaches of Tarragona, the Miracle Beach area is an excellent option. This area also has restaurants, bars and shops, making it attractive for those seeking a more relaxed atmosphere. In addition, it is well connected to the historic centre through urban transport.
Another recommended area of the city is the El Serrallo neighbourhood, located in the western part, very close to the marina. This is a quiet and safe fishing neighbourhood, with a wide gastronomic offer of seafood and fresh fish. It is the best option if one is looking for a quiet environment away from the tourist bustle.
In short, Tarragona offers a wide variety of accommodation areas, each with its own advantages and characteristics. Everything depends on one's preferences and what one is looking for during their stay in the city.
Gastronomy in Tarragona
Tarragona's cuisine is varied due to its status as a coastal city. Thus, it has a great gastronomic offer, combining seafood with renowned elements from the garden.
Rice with Lobster
This is one of the most popular dishes among Tarragona's seafood cuisine. It is made with rice, lobster, fish broth, tomato, onion, garlic and red pepper.
It is a tasty and filling dish comprising the flavour of the sea.
This dish gains a special touch when it includes bomb rice grown in the Ebro River delta area.
Romesco Sauce
This is a typical sauce made with almonds, hazelnuts, tomato, “ñora”, garlic, toasted bread, olive oil, vinegar and salt. It is served cold accompanying various dishes such as fish, seafood and grilled vegetables, among many others.
The sauce gains a particular flavour when consumed with “calçots”, which are a variety of grilled spring onion typical of the area.
It is a very popular dish in the winter and spring, at gatherings of family or friends.
Escudella i carn d'olla
This hearty dish is made with pork, beef and chicken, bones and vegetables such as potatoes, turnips, carrots, parsnips, cabbage, green beans and chickpeas.
Great writers, cooking lovers and chefs have promoted this succulent stew throughout Spain and across the world.
Also known as Christmas soup, it is a very traditional dish throughout Catalonia.
Bull de Tonyina
The “Bull de Tonyina” is a typical culinary dish from Tarragona, although it is also very popular throughout the Catalan and Balearic coasts.
It is made with tuna gut. Once dried and salted, it is cut very finely, especially to make stews, especially with potatoes or beans.
Hazelnut Ice Cream
The latest culinary proposal from Tarragona is a delicious hazelnut ice cream, which is a classic in the ice cream parlours of this city due to the nuts with which it is made.
The Reus hazelnut is a dried fruit with a Protected Designation of Origin. It is grown in a town neighbouring Tarragona, whose gastronomic qualities are excellent. This hazelnut is very healthy and nutritious due to its high values of proteins, minerals, vitamins, fats and carbohydrates. It is an energetic food full of flavour and tradition in Tarragona.
These are just some of the most representative dishes of the gastronomy of Tarragona and Catalonia. However, many other dishes are also worth trying during a visit to the city.
Tours & Activities in Tarragona
Tours & Activities in Tarragona