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Tarragona

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What to see in Tarragona

Roman Tarraco by the sea: the amphitheatre, the walls, the circus and the Balcony of the Mediterranean.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 4 must-see places
  • Stay in Part Alta
  • Typical food: Romesco sauce
Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0

Tarragona highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Roman amphitheatre

    Views of the Mediterranean.

  2. Circus and Praetorium

    UNESCO-listed Roman remains.

  3. Tarragona Cathedral

    Gothic, on top of the acropolis.

  4. Ebro Delta

    Rice, birds and beaches (day trip).

Where to stay in Tarragona

The handiest areas for getting around and going out.

  • Recommended areas

    Part Alta · Serrallo · Beach

Day trips from Tarragona

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Tarragona

Any time of year is good to travel to Tarragona: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Typical food of Tarragona

The dish you have to try there and how to make it at home, to whet your appetite before the trip (or to go back to Tarragona from your kitchen).

Romesco sauce
Photo: Slastic · Public domain

Romesco sauce

Tarragona’s sauce of roasted ñora peppers, tomato, garlic, almonds and hazelnuts, served with fish, chargrilled vegetables and calçots.

  • Serves 6
  • 45 min

Ingredients

  • 4 ñora peppers
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 50 g almonds and 50 g toasted hazelnuts
  • 1 slice of fried bread
  • 150 ml olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of vinegar and salt

How to make it at home

  1. Soak the ñoras in hot water for 30 minutes and scrape out the flesh.
  2. Roast the tomatoes and the head of garlic in the oven at 200 °C for 25 minutes, then peel them.
  3. Blend the nuts with the bread, the ñora flesh, the tomato and the garlic.
  4. Gradually add the oil, vinegar and salt until you have a thick sauce.

The trick: Best in a mortar or only lightly blended: it should have some texture.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.

Frequently asked questions about Tarragona

What to see in Tarragona?

Roman amphitheatre, Circus and Praetorium, Tarragona Cathedral and Ebro Delta.

What to see in Tarragona in one day?

Don’t miss Roman amphitheatre, Circus and Praetorium, Tarragona Cathedral and Ebro Delta. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

Where to stay in Tarragona?

The handiest areas to stay are Part Alta, Serrallo and Beach.

What’s the best time to travel to Tarragona?

Any time of year is good to travel to Tarragona: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Tarragona?

Roman Tarraco and PortAventura.

What is the typical food of Tarragona?

Romesco sauce. Tarragona’s sauce of roasted ñora peppers, tomato, garlic, almonds and hazelnuts, served with fish, chargrilled vegetables and calçots.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.