Top Things to do in Costa Dorada
What to do and see in Costa Dorada, Catalonia: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
The Costa Dorada is one of the main tourist destinations on the Mediterranean. It is a rich and varied territory, with a long coastline bathed in sunshine and an interior dotted by quiet villages and cultivated fields. The Costa Dorada is much more than sun, sea and sand. It offers its visitors a wide range of leisure activities, culture, nature and history in an ideal setting of peace and tranquillity, perfect for holidays with the whole family.
Restaurants in Costa Dorada
1. Celler Mas Vicenc
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5.0 based on 408 reviews
Celler Mas Vicenç is revolving the tradition. The winery produces renewed wines with modern image and quality. Our ambition is offer quality tour visits for all the targets.
Reviewed By Explorer527524
Wonderful tour around the estate! Such delicious wine and hosts! I hope to come back soon!! Thank you
2. Casa Vermouth Padro
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Discover the fascinating world of vermouth making; observe, touch, smell and taste all the ingredients that make this wine-based aperitif so very alluring. Casa Vermouth Padro, built in 1776, has a long-standing tradition of agriculture and winemaking. The family is opening the doors of this beautiful property to welcome visitors and show them around in a unique tour that is all about heritage.
Reviewed By NoGood28 - London, United Kingdom
Splendid couple of hours a few days ago. If it wasn’t for lunch reservation my boyfriend and I would have been sitting there for hours on end. Tucked away in a sleepy town of Brafim sits one of the best producers of vermouth in the country. A comprehensive two-hour (and some) excursion through the history and the production method of vermouth followed by a tasting of 8 products in a leafy courtyard. Special thanks to the knowledgeable and enthusiastic commercial coordinator of Casa Padro, Sinisa Curovic. Well worth the drive from Sitges and the day has gone by rather quickly! Highly recommend
3. Catedral Basilica Metropolitana Primada de Tarragona
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4.5 based on 1,605 reviews
The cathedral is dedicated to St Thecla and is erected at the top of the acropolis or hill of the ancient city. Its construction began in the year 1171 and it was consecrated on 4 July 1331. Its foundations and later architectural development are located on the remains of an ancient Roman construction begun in the second quarter of the 1st century bc. and completed at the beginning of the Vespasian Empire (69-79 AD). The Cathedral is gothic in style. Its floor plan is in the form of a Latin cross, with three naves each with their own apses and transept. The head is of Romanesque tradition with half-point arches supporting the extension of the stone wall and pilasters following the new constructive techniques of the Gothic movement.
Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia
The Cathedral of Tarragona faces the visitors with its facade. You can't get around it and photograph it from different angles like Sagrada Familia or Notre-Dame de Paris. Adjacent houses and walls prevent you from seeing the result of a century and a half of construction. The best way to see the entire Cathedral is to go to Torrellas de Llobregat in the Park Catalunya in miniature. The fact that the Cathedral is located in urban development suggests that it was not built on an empty place. Harshly denouncing paganism, the Christians nevertheless quietly parasitized on his achievements. Originally there was a Roman temple dedicated to Octavian Augustus. Converted to Christianity, the Visigoths built the first Church here in the IV century AD. the Arabs also didn`t invent anything and placed a mosque here. By the way, the Moorish set ceilings were preserved in the Cathedral. It is not known exactly when the Cathedral appeared in its current form. The first mention dates back to the XII century. The facade of the Cathedral is Romano-Gothic. The most interesting thing on the facade, in addition to the traditional Gothic rose, is the figures of the apostles (XIV century). By the way, the rose appeared later, because the Cathedral was originally built as a fortress, so the Windows resembled loopholes and were located high. There was little hope for the power of the word of Christ; the thick walls and powerful buttresses were much more significant. I`ve seen similar fortress churches in Montpellier and Toulouse, which once again speaks of the cultural and historical community of Catalonia and French Languedoc. The Cathedral was completed in 1350. However, this doesn`t mean that the interior is Gothic. Renaissance and Baroque chapels were added to the Cathedral in the XIV-XVIII centuries. The main masterpiece inside is a 15th-century altar by Pere Johan, whose bas-reliefs depict the life of Saint Thecla, patroness of Tarragona. In addition to the altar of 5 € (ticket price) , you can see the sarcophagus of Juan of Aragon, wooden pews of the choir of the XIV century, Baroque chapels with intricate stucco, a small Museum and a cloister. However, I passed until 10 am for free, but the Museum and cloister didn`t get there. The Cathedral was definitely worth a visit. The modest size of the facade is disorienting for tourists. The Cathedral is similar to the houses in Amsterdam (there because of taxes): the narrow facade doesn`t suggest how long the house is in reality. So it is here.
4. Museu Nacional Arqueologic de Tarragona
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4.5 based on 308 reviews
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5. Reial Monestir De Santes Creus
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4.5 based on 369 reviews
6. Gaudi Centre Reus
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4.5 based on 759 reviews
The Gaudí Centre Reus is a tribute by the town of this birth to its most famous son. It is the only interpretive centre that deals with the life and works of Gaudí. It is a new facility equipped with the most modern infrastructure and the latest in audiovisual technology, created to open up your senses and mind to new experiences. An experience which allows you to familiarise yourself with Gaudí and the secrets of genius.
Reviewed By jlok2016 - Scotland, United Kingdom
Last year when we were in Barcelona, we have seen quite a few of Gaudi monuments and found them very beautiful and interesting. Therefore, when we discovered that there is Gaudi Centre in Reus (birthplace of Gaudi), we decided to make this detour on our way from Tarragona to Valencia. Oh boy, what a nice experience and what an increase of our knowledge of Gaudi. There is a very deep car park nearby but it has very narrow ramps and spaces. Fortunately, our car has a good warning system as otherwise we would have come out with scratches all around. Obviously, the driver was also excellent!
7. Museum of Rural Life
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4.5 based on 81 reviews
8. Palau Bofarull
9. Fassina Balanya-Destileria de alcohol
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
10. Cellers Avgvstvs Forvm
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4.5 based on 208 reviews
When we first planted our vineyards in the early 80s, we chose a unique place, just 3 km from the Mediterranean Sea at the “Pla de Mar”, where our vineyards now enjoy a very special microclimate in the DO Penedes thanks to the sea breezes which, due a process of thermical inversion, promote a correct grape maturation and its good health. These vineyards have an old tradition: between them there are remains of the most famous Roman way, the Via Avgvsta, that started in Rome and finished in the south of Spain crossing the most important cities of the Mediterranean coast. For all these reasons, we have wanted tribute to this Roman way, naming our winery and our wines Avgvstvs.
Reviewed By KatHop927 - Park City, United States
My sisters and I had a delightful wine and vinegar tasting experience. We will always remember to Look First :) Marko made our tour and wine tasting forever memorable. We would go back again and again, if only we were closer. Cheers to Great Wine, Great Vinegar, and the Laughter we shared.
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