When Rome ruled the world, Tarraco was its gateway to Hispania. Today, Tarragona boasts one of the most impressive Roman archaeological sites outside Italy: a seafront amphitheater, a Roman circus, city walls, and a breathtaking aqueduct (the Pont del Diable). But Tarragona isn't just history. Its Serrallo neighborhood is one of Catalunya's most authentic fishing quarters, with fish markets and restaurants where rice tastes like the real Mediterranean. A World Heritage site, and just an hour from Barcelona.
Area highlights
- Anfiteatro romanoRoman ruins facing the Mediterranean, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 2,000 years of history.
- Murallas romanasThe best-preserved walled enclosure of Roman Hispania, with an impressive archaeological walkway.
- Catedral góticaMonumental Gothic architecture with a spectacular rose window and a cloister full of cats.
- Barrio El SerralloFishing quarter with the city's best fresh seafood restaurants.
The amphitheater is stunning, but the hidden gem is the Pretori i Circ Romà: walk the underground tunnels where gladiators awaited their turn.
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Plans in the area
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Where to eat and sleep
Places in the area we picked for this getaway
To sleep
Hotel Pigal
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Akquaaa Boutique Hotel
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H10 Imperial Tarraco
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Gran Claustre Boutique Hotel & spa
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B&B Hotel Tarragona Centro Urbis
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Plaça de La Font
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