Travel to Tarragona

Travel to Tarragona

Tarragona is marked by temperate weather, an abundance of sunny days and low rainfall all year round. Overlooking the Mediterranean, it is an important wine and cultural centre. The main attraction of the coastal area is its calm, blue water. Whereas inland, the panorama is enhanced by the intense brightness of the sun.

Transportation to Tarragona

Reus Airport (REU) is 13kms away and the closest airport to Tarragona. The small facility handles over a million passengers annually, with many passengers arriving on flights operated by low-budget carriers. Another possibility is to fly into Barcelona, and travel by the direct airport bus or by rail train into Barcelona. From Barcelona train services to Tarragona operate frequently.

If you are driving from Barcelona and want to reach Tarragona by car, follow the A-2 motorway southwest, linking with the A-7 motorway and after the N-340. The road is a long and fast toll route and the direction to Tarragona is effectively posted with signs.

What to see

Tarragona was once was a principal Spanish Roman town. In 45 BC Julius Caesar declared it a colony, and its rich past is evident in Part Altas old quarter. At the present time, in addition to the plentiful monuments, Tarragona boasts a number of museums documenting the history of both the city and the region. It was, and still remains, one of Spains chief port cities, and its superb beaches are its most popular tourist attraction.

Day trips

Travel inland to explore the tradition and history of Catalonia. Montserrat, which once served as a residence of kings and knights, has a fascinating medieval ambience and a walking tour gives tourists the opportunity to view the village. The Poblet Monastery was abandoned in the 19th century but restored by the Franco regime during the 1940s. The monastery was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site confirming its status as one of Spains most imposing monuments.

Activities and leisure

Walking along the fine beaches and through the old city is the ideal way to take in Tarragona. Here you'll discover an overabundance of shopping areas and outstanding specialised seafood restaurants. If you travel further out from the city, but not leaving the province of Tarragona, youll find water parks and a theme park.

Safety issues

Tarragona is a fairly safe holiday destination, but as always, you should take proper precautions to prevent harm or theft. As a well visited and popular beach resort the city has its fair share of bag snatchers and pickpockets. Dont take valuables about with you, leave them in the hotel safe and be sure not to leave valuables visible in your hire car. There arent many health risks, but vacationers should be aware of the strong sun and take decent precautions to prevent sunburn.