The notebook of Tarragone et Costa Daurada
Take the sea as a landmark.
Roman city above the Mediterranean, golden beaches, coastal villages and easy excursions to the Catalan hinterland.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Possible without car depending on area
City · Coast · Heritage
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Tarragone et Costa Daurada
Roman city above the Mediterranean, golden beaches, coastal villages and easy excursions to the Catalan hinterland.
The discovery of Tarragona and Costa Daurada is structured around the Roman Amphitheatre of Tarragona, the Old Town of Tarragona and the Devil's Bridge. The stay thus alternates between urban life, the coastline and the heritage, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: very hot in summer and contrasting seaside resorts. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Roman amphitheatre of Tarragona
- Old town of Tarragona
- Devil's Bridge
- Altafulla
- Cambrils
- Salou
Before you choose
- Very hot in summer
- Contrasting seaside resorts
- Useful car to combine coast and hinterland
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Heritage
Amphithéâtre romain de Tarragone
The Roman amphitheatre of Tarragona structures the gaze by its ancient geometry still very legible, reinforced by the stone and the opening of the arena. The site is mainly understood in the lateral movement, returning to several lines of view. At the end of the afternoon, the reliefs are gaining in depth and the surfaces appear more detailed.
Town or village
Vieille ville de Tarragone
The old town of Tarragona offers a chain of squares, churches and short streets where history remains integrated into local life. The contrast between artefacts and contemporary uses is felt at the same time, especially when you change neighbourhoods. A morning stroll reveals materials from a more frank angle.
Bridge
Pont du Diable
The Devil's Bridge plays with the thread and perspectives along the banks, providing a smooth transition between architecture and landscape. It is easy to compose a walk without constraint, observing reflections, boats and passers-by according to the hours. The late-day golden shades improve the depth of the planes.
Place
Altafulla
Altafulla offers a mixture of coastline and village fabrics, with a more than expected atmosphere. The alleys and small public spaces give a precise reading of the passage between interior and sea. The details of the environment are better captured by avoiding the busiest hours.
Practical tips
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