What to do and see in Province of Tarragona, Catalonia: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

February 13, 2022 Malia Yoakum

Tarragona (Catalan: [tərəˈɣonə], Spanish: [taraˈɣona]) is a province of eastern Spain, in the southern part of the autonomous community of Catalonia. It is bordered by the provinces of Castellón, Teruel, Zaragoza, Lleida, Barcelona, and the Mediterranean Sea.
Restaurants in Province of Tarragona

1. Avenida Jaume I

Salou Spain
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4.5 based on 697 reviews

Avenida Jaume I

Reviewed By gazwcave - Douglas, United Kingdom

I have never seen so many palm trees in my life than what they offer in Salou. This is a lovely promenade, palm tree lined one after another with makes it a lovely walk, day or night. Plenty of eateries and bars just across the street that lines alongside. I highly reccomend

2. Pont del Diable

Tarragona Sant Pere Outside of Town on N240, 43006 Tarragona Spain +34 977 34 20 69 http://www.tarragonaturisme.cat/en/monument/les-ferreres-aqueductpont-del-diable-bridge-mht
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4.5 based on 1,646 reviews

Pont del Diable

Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia

The Roman aqueduct in Tarragona was my fifth aqueduct after the Valens in Istanbul, the aqueduct in Segovia, the Aqua Appia in Rome, and the famous Pont du Gard near Nimes. The aqueduct of Tarragona or the devil's bridge certainly did not get on the 5-Euro bill like the Pont du Gard, but it is the most picturesque I have seen, even if not the largest. Getting to the Devil's bridge is easy. You need to take the 5 or 85 bus on the ring at the bus station. The aqueduct Park is just 5 km from Tarragona. After getting off at the bus stop of the same name, go right for another 500 meters. And here it is: Wow! There are two things I admire most about Roman aqueducts. The ability of engineers to calculate the slope for many kilometers and the ability of builders to accurately perform it. This is the art of leading water (from Latin: aqua — water and ducere-lead).Roman engineers could determine the slope with an accuracy of 0.1 degrees — that is, 1 m of slope per 1 km of aqueduct. It is not easy to implement this in practice, so to avoid changing the angle of inclination, special reservoirs were created that accumulate and equalize water. The water trough is preserved in the aqueduct here. You can see it if you climb to the top. In fact, it was not necessary to build an aqueduct of this size. It would be possible to lay siphon pipes to the bottom of the gorge, following its profile and then lift it up to a height just below the original level. This is called a hydraulic gradient. Why did the Romans prefer to build giant aqueducts? The size is disorienting. We think if bigger and more massive means more expensive. However, pipes (lead pipes) have cost the Romans more expensive than bridges. Masonry was cheap, due to the cheapness of stone, brick, and mortar. Only if the depth of the gorges was great, the Romans stretched pipes to the bottom,and then up. In our case, the aqueduct is 27 meters high. The water was taken from the Rourell area, 92 metres above sea level, and carried more than ten kilometres The grandiose structure could not but cause mystification in the middle ages, when the Visigoths, and then the Spaniards lost the ability to build such structures. They named the aqueduct the devil's bridge, linking it with the legend that the devil will take the soul of the person who enters the bridge first. Local residents let a donkey on the bridge first... The donkey is not Faust, its soul is not interesting. Now you can walk on the bridge as you like. This is probably the most accessible aqueduct I've ever seen.

3. Ciudadela Iberica de Calafell

Carretera de Barcelona C-31 km. 141, 43820 Calafell Spain +34 977 69 46 83 [email protected] http://www.calafellhistoric.org
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4.5 based on 116 reviews

Ciudadela Iberica de Calafell

The Iberian Citadel of Calafell is one of the most remarkable archaeological sites of the Iberian times (6th to 2nd centuries BC) in our country due to its singularity. Its experimental reconstruction "in situ" makes the Citadel an appropriate place for all range of public in order to know how the Cossetan Iberians lived more than 2000 years ago.

4. Institut Pere Mata

Carretera Institut Pere Mata, s/n, 43200 Reus Spain +34 977 66 66 66 [email protected] http://www.reuspromocio.cat/institut-pere-mata
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4.5 based on 210 reviews

Institut Pere Mata

In 1898 building work began on the Pere Mata psychiatric institute, one of the great projects of the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The building marked the beginning of the brilliant Catalan modernist era in the city of Reus. After its completion, Domènech went on to design other buildings here and the spirit of Catalan modernism spread vigorously throughout the whole city.

5. Plaza del Mercadal

Reus Spain
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4.5 based on 391 reviews

Plaza del Mercadal

The Mercadal square was formerly the market place . Here are some of the most iconic buildings in the city ( City Hall, Casa Navàs and the Gaudí Centre) and the main cultural and festive events such as the Festival of San Pedro , develop by the end of June . Throughout the year there is a lively meeting place for citizens and visitors , occupying the many outdoor cafes . Market Square is also the " gateway" in the old town , which extends around the Priory Church of San Pedro .

6. Casa Navas

Placa del Mercadal, 7, 43201 Reus Spain +34 977 01 06 70 [email protected] http://casanavas.cat/es/
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4.5 based on 318 reviews

Casa Navas

Built by the architech Lluis Domenech i Montaner, Casa Navas is one of the best examples of European Art Nouveau. The house was built between 1902 and 1908, and is located in the very centre of the city of Reus. Casa Navas was a project for the marriage of merchants Joaquim Navas and Josepa Blasco. It was a building that housed their new dwelling and their clothing business. It showed the Mercadal square an imposing facade of stone with a tower located in the corner, now lost to the Spanish Civil War. Casa Navas is open every day for visits. The tickets are for sale in the official website, in Casa Navas, and in Reus Tourism Office.

Reviewed By fussy

Coming from the U.K. we have a plethora of beautiful homes and palaces - for interiors this takes the prize. Simply stunning if very indulgent - the pink fireplace and bathroom were our personal favourites. Really like stepping back in time and as if the owners had just popped out for a walk. So unspoilt, so ornate, yet a family home. Our guide, Pilar, did a great job of running a tour in Spanish and English - a good way To practice Spanish too to see how much you pick up before the English version. Just sad the owner didn’t live to enjoy, just his widow, but nice to see in the heirs it found someone to love it. Look forward to seeing the external tower and coronet renovations. Remember to look out for the moth mosaic as you enter ! Yes 10/11 euros not cheap and you can only take photos on entry- but creating priceless memories to us well worthwhile and nice not to see through a phone lease. Don’t miss if you visit Reus- so lucky that it has recently opened to the public . Hopefully something sympathetic will be done with the original linen store that is now empty. Maybe a cloth/linen themed cafe? Brilliant building outside and in.

7. El Roc de Sant Gaieta

Placa Mediterrani, 1, 43883 Roda de Bara Spain +34 977 80 07 01 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/rocsantgaieta/
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4.5 based on 515 reviews

El Roc de Sant Gaieta

Reviewed By Mel1878 - Liverpool, United Kingdom

We walked here along a scenic coastal path from the beach at Roda de Bara. It took about 20 minutes and the path is fully paved so you don't need walking boots or special footwear. In Roc de Sant Gaieta, you will find a picturesque, quirky little town with a number of quaint shops and restaurants seemingly sitting on top of each other. There are lots of narrow walkways and tunnels with eateries all around the outside overlooking the water. It's definitely worth a visit if you're staying nearby!

8. Roca de l'Illot

Urb. Aliga, 44, 43860 L'Ametlla de Mar Spain http://www.visitametllademar.com
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Roca de l'Illot

9. Cala Forn

Carrer Mirador, 315 43860 Tres Calas, Tarragona, Spain, 43860 L'Ametlla de Mar Spain http://www.visitametllademar.com
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4.5 based on 295 reviews

Cala Forn

10. Mediterranean Balcony

43003 Tarragona Spain +34 977 25 07 95 http://www.tarragonaturisme.cat/es/monumento/balc%C3%B3n-del-mediterr%C3%A1neo
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4.5 based on 1,290 reviews

Mediterranean Balcony

Reviewed By kenny10564 - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

what a fantastic view you get from this location. to the left is the roman amphitheatre to the right railway station and port. straight in front of you the beach and the med. another great place for photos.

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