Don’t Miss These Things to Do in Tarragona, Spain, Tarragona, Spain

It’s hard not to get me excited about visiting places in Spain. But one destination that looked to really check all my boxes was the seaside city of 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’m 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’t 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’ll see why I definitely think it’s worth it.

Seeing as it’s the most iconic attraction in Tarragona, we may as well start with the city’s impressive Roman Amphitheatre. Nestled between the Old Town and the beachfront, it’s one spot that’s really hard to miss. In fact, with the sea behind, it’s 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).