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Tarragona

Tarragona is a city and municipality in Catalonia, Spain. It is the capital and largest town of Tarragonès county, the Camp de Tarragona region and the province of Tarragona.

Type City

Why go

  • City and municipality in Catalonia, Spain.
  • Served by Aeròdrom Municipal El Pla de Santa María.

History

Tarragona is a city and municipality in Catalonia, Spain. It is the capital and largest town of Tarragonès county, the Camp de Tarragona region and the province of Tarragona. Geographically, it is located on the Costa Daurada area on the Mediterranean shore, around the mouth of the Francolí.

Where to stay

Carrer de Reding, 22, 43001 Tarragona, Spain · tgna.cat
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Via de l'Imperi Romà, 11, 43003 Tarragona, Spain · bettatur.com
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4Bis, Carrer dels Cavallers, 4, 43003 Tarragona, Spain · hostal977.com
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Camí de la Cuixa, 19, 43007 Tarragona, Spain · lapetyhotel.com
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Rambla Nova, 68, 43004 Tarragona, Spain · tgna.cat
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Carrer del Cardenal Cervantes, 8, 43001 Tarragona, Spain · tgna.cat
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Carrer Roger de Llúria, 11, 43004 Tarragona, Spain · tgna.cat
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Passeig de Pau Casals, 53, 43481 La Pineda, Tarragona, Spain · estivalgroup.com
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Rambla Vella, 2, 43003 Tarragona, Spain · h10hotels.com
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Carrer, Via Augusta, 185, 43007 Tarragona, Spain · santjordihotel.com
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Carrer Reial, 1, 43004 Tarragona, Spain · tgna.cat
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Passeig de Pau Casals, 108, 43481 La Pineda, Tarragona, Spain · besthotels.es
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Via Augusta, 95, 43003 Tarragona, Spain · hotelastari.com
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Via Augusta, 145, 43007 Tarragona, Spain · hotelnuria.com
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Plaça Corts Catalanes, 4, 43005 Tarragona, Spain · sb-hotels.com
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Rambla President Lluís Companys, 5, 43005 Tarragona, Spain · resa.es
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Pl. de Corsini, 10, 43001 Tarragona, Spain · hotel-bb.com
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Carrer del Camí del Racó, 17, 43481 La Pineda, Tarragona, Spain · estivalgroup.com
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Carrer dels Muntanyals, 5, 43481 La Pineda, Tarragona, Spain · palaspineda.com
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Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco, 5, 43005 Tarragona, Spain · sb-hotels.com
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Carr. Valencia, 211, 43006 Tarragona, Spain · hotelcanada.es
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Rambla Nova, 20, 43004 Tarragona, Spain · hotel-lauria.com
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Carrer del General Contreras, 16, 43004 Tarragona, Spain · hcatalunyaexpress.com
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Via Augusta, 141, 43007 Tarragona, Spain · hostalelcallejon.com
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Jardín, Av. d'Estanislau Figueres, 57, 43002 Tarragona, Spain · hotelcosmostarragona.com
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C. Francolí, 59, 43006 Tarragona, Spain · hotelmrtarragona.com
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Carrer del Trinquet Nou, 53, 43003 Tarragona, Spain · hostalnoria.com
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Plaça de la Font, 37, 43003 Tarragona, Spain · forumtarragona.com
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Av. de Roma, 8, 43005 Tarragona, Spain · marriott.com
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Carretera València, 206 / N: 41.1151 - E: 1.21836, Carr. Valencia, 43006 Tarragona, Spain · hoteltarracopark.com
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Carrer de Cartagena, 10 2, 1, 43004 Tarragona, Spain · pensin-casa-carmen.rutasporespana.top
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Carrer de la Nau, 4, 43003 Tarragona, Spain · hostelworld.com
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Carrer d'Orosi, 11, 43004 Tarragona, Spain
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Plaça de la Font, 9, 43003 Tarragona, Spain · romancircusapartments.com
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Pl. dels Carros, 12, 43002 Tarragona, Spain · portplazaapartments.com
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Rambla Nova, 71, 43003 Tarragona, Spain · sites.google.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Buffet, Catalan, Restaurant · Bufé de cocina catalana casera en restaurante decorado como un patio de estilo catalán con ambiente familiar. Opening hours:… · eltiberi.com
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MediterráNea, European, Local, Restaurant · En Àpats Quattros os proponemos una cocina mediterránea que armoniza la vanguardia culinaria con recetas… · apatsquattros.com
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Restaurant · Ambiente moderno en local con platos mediterráneos de autor en local vanguardista con terraza Opening hours: 13:30-15:00; 20:30-23:00 · 19 Carrer… · elterratrestaurant.com
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Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · spain.100montaditos.com
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-22:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · dunkin.es
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:30; Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · mcdonalds.es
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-17:00, 20:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options · order.udon.com
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Local, Mediterranean, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-16:30 Features: outdoor seating · 11 Carretera de la Platja Llarga, 43007 · lasardineta.es
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Seafood, Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Th 10:30-23:30; Fr,Sa 09:00-23:30; Su 11:00-18:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 61 Carrer de… · elracodelpescadortgn.eatbu.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 09:00 16:00 · 10 Carrer del Carrilet, Salou, 43840 · menumaker.es
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Mediterranean, Pasta, Pizza, Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 · 9 Plaça de la Font, Tarragona, 43003 · 4latas.bar
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-16:30,20:00-00:00 · 1 Carrer de Nicaragua, Reus, 43204 · amosushi.es
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Su 08:00-24:00 · 7 Carrer Onze de Setembre, el Catllar, 43764 · barcooperativa.cat
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Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Mediterranean, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00 · 35 Carrer del Mas de l'Abat, Vila-seca, 43480 · socialcreator.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-16:00 Features: step-free access · 56 Carrer Major · pollosmaya.com
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Venezuelan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-02:30; Fr-Su 09:00-03:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 30 Calle Mayor, Tarragona, 43003 · thecubefusion.eatbu.com
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 13:30-16:00, 20:30-22:30 · 1 Bis Carrer de les Coques, 43003 · frida-restaurant.com
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Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant · ilcapannone.es
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International, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:0-10:30,13:00-16:00
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Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: 13:00-16:00,17:00-22:30
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Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 13:00-16:00, 20:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 13:00-16:30, 20:00-23:30
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 2 Carrer de Pere Benavent, Reus, 43204 · restaurantyouki.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · coffeeandcompany.es
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German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-00:00 · Reus, 43201
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Dutch, Indian, English, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-02:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · Plaça de Venus, 2, Salou, 43840
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:30-16:00,19:30-23:30 · 7 Rambla Nova, 43003
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Fine Dining, Spanish, Barbecue, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Fine Dining/Spanish restaurant · 16 Plaça de l'Església, 43152
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Spanish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · terramarsalou.com
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Chinese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · portaventuraworld.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · portaventuraworld.com
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Ice Cream · ice cream · Salou, 43840 · portaventuraworld.com
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Chips, Fast Food · Chips fast food · portaventuraworld.com
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Crepe, Fast Food · Crepe fast food · portaventuraworld.com
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Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant · 9 Carrer del Carrilet, Salou
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
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European, Spanish, Italian, Restaurant · Features: step-free access, air conditioning · 197 Avinguda de la Diputació, Cambrils, 43850 · restaurantecasasoler.eatbu.com
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Catalan, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 2 Carrer Eivissa, Tarragona
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Basque, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Brunch, Restaurant · Features: vegan options
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Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway · 22 Carrer Reding, Tarragona
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
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Moroccan, Cafe · Moroccan cafe
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Colombian, Restaurant · Colombian restaurant
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405 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Reus Airport (REU) 7.4 km to the centre
Reus, CT, ES — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 4 airlines (Ryanair, Jet2.com, Transavia France, Harmony Airways) · direct flights to 16 destinations incl. Manchester, Bristol, Belfast, Birmingham, Brussels… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Barcelona (87 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 16 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Alt Camp de Vallmoll 15 km to the centre
CT, ES
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Aeròdrom Municipal El Pla de Santa María 29 km to the centre
El Pla de Santa María, CT, ES
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Getting there by ferry

Waitan Port
Ferry terminal · 8.1 km from the centre
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Tutuki Splash
Ferry route
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Silver River Flume
Ferry route
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Minicrucero Cambrils y Salou
Ferry route · Creuers Costa Daurada
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aeròdrom Municipal El Pla de Santa María; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Waitan Port, 8.1 km); routes include Tutuki Splash, Silver River Flume, Minicrucero Cambrils y Salou.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tarragona. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.