Don鈥檛 Miss These Things to Do in Tarragona, Spain, Tarragona, Spain
It鈥檚 hard not to get me excited about visiting places in聽Spain. But one destination that looked to really check all my boxes was the seaside city of聽Tarragona. History, coastal views and quaint streets to get lost in; sounds right up my alley. But even though I had a general idea of the highlights awaiting me, I underestimated just how many great things to do in Tarragona I had to look forward to. Chances are I鈥檓 not alone.
Tarragona seems to suffer from the same problem as Girona, namely the huge shadow cast by Barcelona. When people visit Catalonia, Barcelona is and always will be at the front of their mind. Sure, they may consider a day trip to Tarragona from Barcelona, but Barcelona is still the main attraction. I didn鈥檛 have that problem when visiting Tarragona though, as Barcelona was in the midst of political unrest at the time. Instead, I was able to dedicate more time to Tarragona and hopefully below you鈥檒l see why I definitely think it鈥檚 worth it.
Seeing as it鈥檚 the most iconic attraction in Tarragona, we may as well start with the city鈥檚 impressive Roman Amphitheatre. Nestled between the Old Town and the beachfront, it鈥檚 one spot that鈥檚 really hard to miss. In fact, with the sea behind, it鈥檚 the perfect setting for this large and striking amphitheatre. You immediately see why it graces the front of so many postcards. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Tarragona seems to suffer from the same problem as Girona, namely the huge shadow cast by Barcelona. When people visit Catalonia, Barcelona is and always will be at the front of their mind. Sure, they may consider a day trip to Tarragona from Barcelona, but Barcelona is still the main attraction. I didn鈥檛 have that problem when visiting Tarragona though, as Barcelona was in the midst of political unrest at the time. Instead, I was able to dedicate more time to Tarragona and hopefully below you鈥檒l see why I definitely think it鈥檚 worth it.
Seeing as it鈥檚 the most iconic attraction in Tarragona, we may as well start with the city鈥檚 impressive Roman Amphitheatre. Nestled between the Old Town and the beachfront, it鈥檚 one spot that鈥檚 really hard to miss. In fact, with the sea behind, it鈥檚 the perfect setting for this large and striking amphitheatre. You immediately see why it graces the front of so many postcards. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Don鈥檛 Miss These Things to Do in Tarragona, Spain
Guide Location: Spain » Tarragona
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
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Guide Location: Spain » Tarragona
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Roman Amphitheatre
- Old Town
- Pla莽a de la Font
- Pla de la Seu
- Tarragona Cathedral
- Roman Walls
- Roman Circus
- Roman Theatre
- Archaeological Promenade
- Museum of Modern Art
- Hotel Pigal
- Colony Forum
- Balc贸 del Mediterrani
- Rambla Nova boulevard
- Central Market Hall
- The Port
- El Serrallo
- Platja del Miracle
- Fort铆 de la Reina
- Platja de l鈥橝rrabassada
- Provincial Forum
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