The Roman Amphitheatre
The most iconic Roman site in Tarragona. Built in the 2nd century, it sits directly above the Mediterranean. Best photographed in the morning, when the light comes from the east.
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Tarragona
Once the second city of Roman Hispania. Today, a coastal city of 130,000 with two thousand years of layered history — and one of the most photographed amphitheatres in Europe.
WHAT TO DO
Around here
The Aqueduct (Pont del Diable)
'The Devil's Bridge' — a Roman aqueduct on the outskirts. Free to visit, less crowded, magnificent.
Catedral de Tarragona
12th-century cathedral on the highest point of the old city. Climb the tower for the view.
El Serrallo — the fishing quarter
Down by the harbour. Restaurants, fish auction, working boats. Eat at one of the long-tabled places — order the menu del día. The grilled fish is what you came for.
Walking the walls
A medieval wall circuit on top of Roman foundations. Free, atmospheric, especially at sunset.
PRACTICAL
Getting there
- Mas Luna to Tarragona: 30 km / 40 min
- Park outside the old city — the historic centre is small enough to walk
- Reus airport is between Mas Luna and Tarragona — useful for some flights
Two thousand years of city
Check availability — and reserve a fish lunch in El Serrallo.