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The Ferreres Aqueduct
Tarragona · 3km from downtown
Gothic Quarter
Gothic Quarter is the heart of Barcelona's old city and the birthplace of the city. Around the turn of the millennium, the Romans established the settlement of Barcino here; remnants of the Roman square city walls can still be identified on many street corners, while many buildings were constructed in the Middle Ages, forming the profound backdrop of this area. Strolling through it, the streets are intricately intertwined, and small squares and narrow alleys layer to create a deep medieval atmosphere. Several iconic squares in the area each have their own unique features. Plaça de Sant Jaume is the political center of Barcelona, with the City Hall (Casa de la Ciutat / Ayuntamiento) and the Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya standing on either side. King's Square concentrates the Palau Reial Major, the Roman wall ruins, and the City History Museum; the museum's basement also preserves walkable ancient Roman street ruins. Placa Reial is famous for its symmetrical arcades and palm trees. The Cathedral of Barcelona is a representative work of Gothic architecture, with white geese kept in its inner courtyard, a legend related to the city's patron saint, Saint Eulalia. Pont del Bisbe is a neo-Gothic style covered bridge, with a skull and dagger decoration hidden beneath the arch. Hidden in a courtyard behind the cathedral, the Temple of Augustus ruins, with several Roman stone columns dating back over 2,000 years, are one of the important ancient Roman stone remains in Barcelona.Barcelona · 83.3km from Tarragona
Sitges Beach
Sitges Beach is a series of beaches stretching along the Mediterranean. The white old town is built on the coastal slopes, with the Church of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla standing on the headland at the end. Each bay on either side boasts its own beach, and a palm-lined promenade connects them into a walkable coastline. Most of the beaches here have fine sand, shallow water, and calm waves, making the near-shore area suitable for swimming. The section in the town center is the most popular: Ribera Beach has a wide sandy area, complete with beach chairs, showers, and beach bars; the water near the shore is shallow, making it suitable for children to play in. To the east, Sant Sebastià Beach offers a classic view of the church standing on the hilltop. Fragata Beach, at the foot of the church, has a sailing club where you can rent windsurfers, paddleboards, and kayaks, and people often play beach volleyball there. Walking a bit further along the coast, you can also find small coves surrounded by cliffs and nudist beaches. Sitges has an overall open and inclusive atmosphere and is a well-known, diverse-friendly vacation destination. At sunset, the silhouette of the church reflected on the golden sea is an iconic view of Sitges Beach.Sitges · 48.5km from Tarragona
City of Arts and Sciences
• Have three unique sub-attractions, a must-see architectural complex full of artistic beauty in Valencia • Cover an area of more than 350,000 square meters with unique architectural style, a paradise for photography and art lovers • The white buildings complement the blue sky and lake. Every frame can become a beautiful scene captured by the camera △ Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias consists of three main attractions, namely Museu de les Ciencies, Hemisferic, and Oceanographic △ The Hemisfèric is the largest projection hall in Spain, measuring more than 900 m² and having three different projection systems. △ The Oceanogràfic is the largest aquarium in Europe and home to more than 500 species. Come and meet Kylu, the only young beluga whale that can be found in Europe.Spain · Valencia
Montjuïc
Montjuic Hill is a wooded hill in the southwest of Barcelona and the city's central park, a great place for jogging and walking. Due to the high terrain, it is also a good place to overlook the panoramic view of Barcelona. Montjuic Hill Park has witnessed the occurrence of many major events in Barcelona. It was once the venue of the Universal Exposition in 1929, and became the main venue of the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. In the past 100 years, various festivals and activities have been successfully held for Barcelona. Thanks for the hard work. It is still possible to visit the Olympic Stadium and the Olympic Museum. In addition, there are many famous museums and art galleries in Barcelona, among which the Miro Foundation, the National Art Museum of Catalonia, and the Spanish Village are all worth seeing.Barcelona · 81.1km from Tarragona
Mercat de la Boqueria
Mercat de la Boqueria is a public market with a history dating back to the Middle Ages. Today, under its iron-framed roof, you will find both local residents doing their daily shopping and tourists looking to experience the local atmosphere. The stalls inside are neatly and meticulously arranged, with fresh fruits and vegetables, Iberian ham, cheese, seafood, and candies spread out like an overturned palette. The deeper parts of the market are even more interesting. The seafood section displays sea urchins, red prawns, squid, and razor clams. You can have sea urchins opened and eaten raw on the spot, and some seafood stalls can even cook your purchase for you. The back area is home to many bar-style taverns specializing in paella and local tapas. Ordering a drink and pairing it with some snacks is a great way to get a taste of the local flavor. If you do not want to sit down, buying fried seafood or other prepared foods to eat while you walk around is also very convenient.Barcelona · 82.8km from Tarragona
Barri de Gràcia
Passeig de Gracia is the main avenue in Barcelona, located in the middle of the expansion area (Eixample), starting from Plaza Catalunya in the south and reaching Carrer Grande Gracia in the north. It is known as the "Champs Elysees" in Barcelona. Passeig de Gracia is also one of the most important shopping areas in Barcelona. There are enough shops here for fashionistas to visit for a long time. In addition to Prada, Gucci, Loewe, Burberry and Dolce & Gabbana, there are also Zara, H&M, Mango, etc. High street fashion brand. This street is full of tourists during the day, and the shop windows along the street are dazzling. Even if you don't go into the store for shopping, you can just look at the shop windows. If you are tired of shopping, you might as well find an open-air coffee shop on the roadside, drink afternoon tea and watch the beautiful buildings on the street and the people on the street. When night falls, you can also come here to sweep the streets for photography, and the Gracia Street under the neon lights is even more dazzling and charming.Barcelona · 83km from Tarragona
Vila Vella
Vila Vella is a charming coastal town located on the Mediterranean coast, approx. 100 km north of Barcelona. The town nestles in a horseshoe-shaped blue bay, and medieval stone walls stand on the high ground at the end of the main beach. The main beach is gentle and open, suitable for swimming. You can rent water sports equipment on the other side of the bay, and a quieter, smaller beach is hidden behind the city walls. A trail passes right through the town, and hiking along the coastal cliffs allows you to explore nearby coves. The town still retains small-scale fishing, with the catch mostly supplied to local restaurants. Enjoying Catalan-style seafood dishes paired with local wine while sitting by the sea is particularly pleasant. For a different perspective, you can take a glass-bottom boat out to sea to see schools of fish and sea caves through the bottom of the boat. Summer is suitable for a beach vacation, while spring and autumn are better for hiking and exploring history.Spain · Tossa de Mar
Plaça d’Espanya
Plaça d’Espanya is located at the foot of Montjuïc in Barcelona. Built for the World's Fair, it is one of the largest squares in Barcelona, where several major city thoroughfares converge, and it serves as an important gateway to the museum district on the hill. The square's attractions are concentrated along a complete central axis: a pair of brick-red Venetian towers flank the entrance to Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina. The square, boxy towers, standing dozens of meters high, once served as the main entrance to the World's Fair and are now iconic landmarks of the square. Pass through thetwin towersand head up the avenue, passing the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, to reach the Montjuïc National Palace at the top of the hill. Looking up from the square, thetwin towersecho the domed palace on the hill. With its symmetrical axis and expansive view, such a large-scale landscape composition is rare in Barcelona. In the center of the square stands a fountain created by a partner of Gaudí. On one side, the old circular red-brick bullring has been converted into a shopping center, and its rooftop terrace is a great spot to capture thetwin towersand the Montjuïc National Palace in the same frame.Barcelona · 80.8km from Tarragona
Abbey of Montserrat
Montserrat Monastery is 60 kilometers away from the city of Barcelona. It is famous for its peculiarly shaped rocks, black Madonna statues and ancient European choirs. It is regarded by the locals as the guardians of the spirit and soul of the Catalans, and many believers come here to make pilgrimages.Monistrol de Montserrat · 72.3km from Tarragona
Free things to do in Tarragona
The Ferreres Aqueduct
Tarragona · 3km from downtownGothic Quarter
Barcelona · 83.3km from TarragonaSitges Beach
Sitges · 48.5km from TarragonaCity of Arts and Sciences
Spain · ValenciaMontjuïc
Barcelona · 81.1km from TarragonaMercat de la Boqueria
Barcelona · 82.8km from TarragonaBarri de Gràcia
Barcelona · 83km from TarragonaVila Vella
Spain · Tossa de MarPlaça d’Espanya
Barcelona · 80.8km from TarragonaAbbey of Montserrat
Monistrol de Montserrat · 72.3km from Tarragona
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What travellers say about Tarragona
徐徐霞客Rr4 July 2022
5.0
The Gothic Quarter in Barcelona has a history of thousands of years. If you like history, it is worth visiting. It covers a large area and takes about a day to walk around the city. I like this feeling very much. It feels very romantic.
Gothic Quarter
suifeng201922 January 2021
4.0
Sitges Beach is very big and the sand is very fine. The sun makes the sand warm and it is very comfortable to walk on barefoot. There are many people sunbathing on the beach, and some are playing beach volleyball. Everyone is enjoying the beach time in their own way.
Sitges Beach
罗罗和宝宝8 June 2025
5.0
This is my favorite science museum. The exterior is stunning, and the interior exhibits and interactions are very good. It was the first time I learned that Leonardo da Vinci was a genius who could do everything, including architecture, painting, sculpture, anatomy, and bridge building. It was the first time I learned about the moon and Mars. It was the first time I learned about genes. There were too many interactions. The children were especially hi
City of Arts and Sciences
Annie长翅膀的喵8 June 2025
4.0
蒙锥克山公园，位于巴塞罗那，自二十世纪以来逐步建设成为集文化、体育与自然景观于一体的城市公园。 公园因1929年万国博览会和1992年巴塞罗那奥运会的举办而兴建了国家宫、奥林匹克体育场等重要设施，现已成为市民日常休闲与游客观光的免费公园。
Montjuïc
angela6 August 2023
4.0
波盖利亚市场是巴塞罗那的一个著名景点，没有必要特意来，路过正好进去逛了逛。人太多了，基本以游客为主。就是一个大的市场，但是非常干净，没有味道，有卖火腿的，蔬菜，水果和海鲜的，还有现场加工，逛累了可以喝杯小酒吃点吃的。总之还不错，别有一番风味。
Mercat de la Boqueria
夏洛蒂_張19 April 2020
5.0
❤️Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia, is the pride of Barcelona people.
🌟Count down those "weird" architectural artworks by masters:
Figure 1⃣️-2⃣️: Casa Batlló, this is a story in itself.
👸 A beautiful princess was trapped in the castle by a dragon. The hero St. George fought with the dragon to rescue the princess and stabbed the dragon with a sword. The dragon's blood turned into a bright red rose, and St. George presented the flower to the princess. Gaudi's inspiration came from this story. The roof of "Casa Batlló" is arched, with colorful mosaic tiles and wavy glass ceramic pieces, like the back of the dragon, fishbone-like protruding balconies and colorful flying dragons hovering on the roof, and the cross-shaped chimney represents the hero. All these unique ideas add a layer of mythology to the design.
Figure 3⃣️-6⃣️: Casa Mila, alien roof and art coffee shop.
👽 At that time, the wealthy Mr. Milà (Pere Milà) admired the Casa Batlló designed by Gaudi very much. Casa Milà was the last private residence designed by Gaudi. Now Casa Milà has become a cultural and art center, with one floor dedicated to exhibition halls and audio-visual rooms, and a suite that reproduces the modernist furniture of the time. The attic and rooftop terrace are the "Gaudi's Space" exhibition hall, which showcases the master's exquisite design and is most worth seeing. The chimneys on the roof that look like alien soldiers are fantastic no matter how you take pictures.
☕️ If you are tired of shopping, I especially recommend the Art Café on the second floor of Casa Milà, where you can eat some simple Western food and drink a cup of fragrant coffee.
Figure 7⃣️-🔟: Barcelona's famous Discord District (Illadela Discòrdia). This short stretch of road brings together three buildings designed by three masters of different styles, namely the dreamy "Casa Batlló", the dignified "Casa Amatller" and the soft "Casa Lleó Morera".
🦁️ I really like the pink-toned House of Lions and Mulberry Trees. Unlike other buildings, it is not named after the owner, but after the lion (lleó) and mulberry tree (morera) in the decorative pattern. Although the exterior is not as stunning as other famous buildings, the old wooden carved elevator inside, the ubiquitous flower decorative patterns, and the use of colors highlight the vitality of this building. I wonder if the architect also has a girl's heart? 💗
Figure 1⃣️1⃣️: The Tàpies Foundation (Fundació Antoni Tàpies), which exhibits the works of the most important Catalan artists. Above the front of the building is the famous wire sculpture "Cloud and Chair".
🌹 Passeig de Gracia (Pg. Gracia) is a stunningly beautiful avenue where you will forget the passage of time.
Barri de Gràcia
马小洒5 October 2019
4.0
Tossa is really a very suitable town for vacation. The water is super clear. There are restaurants and hotels along the coastline, and there are many choices.
It is a summer resort. October is their last busy month. Some restaurants and hotels have closed down. Although the outdoor temperature is still over 20 degrees, the water feels super cold when you go in.
The stone town at the end of the beach is the best viewing platform in the town. It is not too tiring to climb up, and there is no extra charge. The view and scenery are good.
Vila Vella
Little Prince 小王子13 November 2022
4.0
It is one of the Teo most important squares in Barcelona, a public transport hub from where you can take bus 46, A1 and A2 to the airport. There is Arenas Mall in an old Arena de Yoro building from where you have. nice view.
Plaça d’Espanya
M22***355 May 2025
5.0
蒙塞拉特教堂中全球唯一的一个黑脸圣母，是加泰罗尼亚人精神和灵魂的守护者[好的]蒙特塞拉特山⛰加泰罗尼亚人把这座山称为圣山，其地位大约相当于中国的泰山
Abbey of Montserrat
