City in Spain

Tarragona

3 things to see

Tarragona has the best Roman ruins in Catalonia and works as a more affordable alternative to nearby Barcelona. The beach below the old town is free, the seafront balcony looking over the Roman amphitheater and the Mediterranean costs nothing, and wandering the medieval streets up to the cathedral square is the best free walk in town. Girona makes another budget-friendly Catalan stop. Late spring and early autumn bring beach weather without peak-season prices.

What to see

Things to do in Tarragona

What each one costs, where the cost is known.

Balco del Mediterrani

The Balco del Mediterrani (Balcony of the Mediterranean) is a viewpoint terrace at the end of the Rambla Nova overlooking the sea, the amphitheater, the port, and the coastline. Free.

Viewpoint · Tarragona

Roman Amphitheater Tarragona

The Roman Amphitheater of Tarragona sits on a cliff above the Mediterranean, a UNESCO-listed 2nd-century arena where gladiators fought with the sea as a backdrop. Entry is paid at a modest price (combined ticket with other Roman sites available).

Monument · Tarragona

Tarragona Roman Walls

The Roman Walls of Tarragona (Muralla Romana) are among the oldest Roman fortifications outside Italy, with sections dating to the 3rd century BC. Free to walk along.

Fortification · Tarragona

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