Tarragona is located 100 kilometers southwest of Barcelona (an hour from Barcelona by train or car) and and only 10 kilometers from Reus International Airport, on the Costa Dorada, in the region of Catalonia. The famous seaside resort, Salou and the largest amusement park in Europe, Port Aventura are only 10 kilometers from Tarragona.
Tarragona is a large port city and and the capital city of the same name province. Tarragona plays a very important role in Spain’s economy, the city is an important economic hub and the second most important financial center of Catalonia.
The city is very old, it was established in the 5th century BC. The Tarragona old quarter is surrounded by with many well conserved buildings, walls and towers from the time of the Roman empire, including old amphitheater, the Roman Walls and Citadel, the Roman baths aqueducts, etc. Tarragona was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Tarragona enjoys mild winters and long hot summers. The average annual temperature is 16 Celsius.
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