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Tarragona

Roman ruins by the Mediterranean

🗓️ Best time: May–October💰 Budget · ~$95/day📍 Spain

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About Tarragona

A sunny Catalan coastal city built on a great Roman provincial capital — a UNESCO amphitheatre above the sea, ancient walls and aqueduct, golden beaches, and a lively human-tower tradition.

⭐ Things to do in Tarragona

Roman AmphitheatreTarragona CathedralLes Ferreres AqueductMediterranean Balcony viewMiracle BeachEl Serrallo fishermen's quarterCastellers (human towers)Pont del Diable aqueduct

🍽️ What to eat in Tarragona

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Romesco & calçotsFresh seafood fideuàXató saladPriorat wine

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walkable old town; train from Barcelona (~1 hr).

💡 Local tip

Time a visit for a "castells" festival to watch Catalonia's astonishing human-tower building.