Holiday cottages in Tarragona ciutat

What can you do in Tarragona and its Holiday cottages?

Tarragona has an extensive range of cultural and leisure activities. In addition, its temperate climate allows you to walk along its coast all year round. Whether on foot or by bike, Tarragona has more than 75 kilometers of paths where you can see old farmhouses, medieval towers or cliffs.

A trip to ancient Rome

Ancient Tarraco was founded in 218 BC by the ancient Romans. Its cultural heritage is very extensive, which has caused it to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site . One of the monuments you must see is Antiga Muralla Romana or the Fòrum Provincial, which was one of the largest in the Roman Empire. The Circ Romà of Tarragona is one of the best preserved circuses in the world. It used to have a capacity for 30,000 spectators.

And one of the most visited monuments in the city is undoubtedly the Amfiteatre Romà. With sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea, it's sure to captivate you. You must also visit the Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona or the Necròpolis Romana , where you can see one of the most important funerary complexes in the Mediterranean area.

Live a seafaring experience in the Serrallo

If you like Mediterranean cuisine and fish , you must visit the Serrallo neighborhood . The maritime district of Tarragona has a long culinary tradition. Here you will find some of the most select fish and native seafood such as red prawn. The moixina with potatoes and aioli is one of the most traditional dishes in the neighborhood.

In the Llotja del Peix de Tarragona is the Museu del Port and l'Observatori Blau . A space that shows traditional and modern fishing arts or the history of the Serrallo neighborhood. Other monuments that you cannot miss are the Església de Sant Pere Apòstol, el Pòsit de Pescadors, el Museu Nacional Arqueològic or el Far de la Banya.

15 kilometers of coast for bathing

The sand on Tarragona's beaches is very fine and soft. So you can walk calmly by the water. The best time to enjoy the beach is between the months of June and September. Some of the best-known beaches are: la platja Llarga, la platja de l'Arrabassada or la platja de la Savinosa.

On platja de Tamarit and the mouth of the Gaià river there is a natural area where you can find more than 80 species of birds. You can also do itineraries and activities designed to get to know this natural place.