REUReus Airport
4 mi from downtown
- To Tarragona center
- About 20 minutes by taxi
Take a bus from the Reus area or a taxi. Look up the current route, because the airport service depends on flights.
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About Tarragona
Tarragona pairs a Roman amphitheatre above the Mediterranean with a lived-in Catalan city. Choose between the hilltop Part Alta, central Rambla Nova, the fishing quarter and the beaches east of town.
The UNESCO-listed remains of Tarraco run through today’s streets. The walls and circus are near the Part Alta, and the amphitheatre looks over the coast. The cathedral crowns the old quarter. From a central room you can walk to much of it.
Rambla Nova runs down to the Balcó del Mediterrani, and the Mercat Central is near Plaça Corsini. It is the practical middle ground for restaurants, shops and buses, with fewer steep lanes than the old town.
El Serrallo keeps its port character and seafood tables. For a swim, Miracle Beach is closest to the center and Arrabassada is farther east. Measure a beachfront address against the walks you plan to the monuments.
Tarragona’s city station has regional trains. High-speed trains stop at Camp de Tarragona, outside the center, so you need a bus or taxi on arrival. Reus is the closest airport, and Barcelona has more flights.
- Region
- Catalonia, Spain
- Coast
- Costa Daurada
- Heritage
- Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco
- Closest airport
- Reus (REU)
- High-speed rail
- Camp de Tarragona station
Photo credits
- Roman amphitheatre beside the Mediterranean by José Luiz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tarragona Cathedral in the Part Alta by Ilkka Simomaa, CC BY 4.0
- View from the Balcó del Mediterrani by Jordi Gili, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Les Ferreres aqueduct outside the city by Joseolgon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Miracle Beach below the city center by Enfo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moll de Costa and El Serrallo by Port Authority of Tarragona, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mercat Central near Plaça Corsini by Acediscovery, CC BY 4.0
Where to stay in Tarragona
Part Alta
- Roman history
- Old-town restaurants
- Walking
The hilltop old quarter has the cathedral, the Roman walls and Plaça del Fòrum among narrow pedestrian lanes. It is the place for a history-first stay, but with luggage you climb uphill from the station or coast.
Around here: Tarragona Cathedral, Roman walls, Plaça del Fòrum
Rambla Nova and Mercat Central
- First visit
- Shopping
- Bus links
This central axis runs from Plaça Imperial Tàrraco to the Balcó del Mediterrani. The blocks around Plaça Corsini have the Modernist market, shops and easy bus access, and the old quarter is a walk away.
Around here: Rambla Nova, Mercat Central, Balcó del Mediterrani
El Serrallo and port
- Seafood
- Port walks
- Local character
The fishing quarter faces the harbor, and seafood restaurants line its streets. It is better for port walks and fish suppers than for quick access to the cathedral, which is uphill.
Around here: Port Museum, Sant Pere church, Moll de Costa
Miracle and Arrabassada beaches
- Swimming
- Coastal walks
- Families
Miracle Beach lies below the amphitheatre and the rail line, and Arrabassada is farther east. A seafront hotel is handy for swimming but adds distance to the old quarter and the station, so look at the address.
Around here: Platja del Miracle, Platja de l’Arrabassada, Roman amphitheatre
Best time to visit Tarragona
May and June are good for long walks and early beach days. July and August highs average near 84 °F. September and October see more rain, though the sea can still be warm. Winter is mild for the Roman sites and port.
Average high and low (°F)Days with rainDrier months
- Jan: average high 54 °F, low 41 °F, 6.1 days with rain
- Feb: average high 57 °F, low 41 °F, 5 days with rain
- Mar: average high 62 °F, low 45 °F, 5.7 days with rain
- Apr: average high 66 °F, low 49 °F, 6.9 days with rain
- May: average high 72 °F, low 55 °F, 5.4 days with rain
- Jun: average high 79 °F, low 62 °F, 3.4 days with rain
- Jul: average high 84 °F, low 68 °F, 3.7 days with rain
- Aug: average high 84 °F, low 69 °F, 5.6 days with rain
- Sep: average high 78 °F, low 63 °F, 8.6 days with rain
- Oct: average high 70 °F, low 57 °F, 8.1 days with rain
- Nov: average high 61 °F, low 48 °F, 6.1 days with rain
- Dec: average high 55 °F, low 43 °F, 6 days with rain
Getting to Tarragona
Reus Airport (REU) is about 4 miles from Tarragona; Barcelona–El Prat (BCN) is about 51 miles away. The city station and the separate Camp de Tarragona high-speed station serve different rail routes.
BCNBarcelona–El Prat Airport
51 mi from downtown
- To Tarragona bus station
- About 1 hour 30 minutes by direct coach
Take a direct coach where one runs, or go via Barcelona Sants and change for Tarragona city station.
Other ways to arrive
- Regional train
- Tarragona city station has trains to Barcelona and other coastal towns. It is below the old quarter, so expect an uphill walk or a short taxi ride.
- High-speed train
- Camp de Tarragona station is outside the city. A connecting bus or a taxi takes you into central Tarragona.
- Car
- The AP-7 and A-7 serve the city. Ask about parking before booking in the pedestrianized Part Alta.
Questions about Tarragona
Where is the most atmospheric upscale base?
The Part Alta, with medieval lanes and Roman remains at the door. In a historic building, ask about vehicle access and stairs.
Should I choose a sea-view room?
A room near Miracle or farther east can face the Mediterranean. Ask for the room category and whether the view is clear.
What matters beyond star rating?
Room size, breakfast, parking and the exact spot between the old quarter and the beach. A central address saves repeated uphill trips.
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