Tarragona is the southernmost province in Catalonia, Spain, which also boasts a capital of the same name. Located on the Costa Dorada, Tarragona and its beautiful beaches are exactly what you are searching for if you are yearning for golden sand, crystal clear waters and basking in the sun. But if you also wish to discover the revealing ancient vestiges standing testament to Spain's glorious past, the diverse archaeological complexes and museums spread throughout the Tarragona province and its capital are perfect for you. Simply walk around towns like the picturesque Reus or the hectic Salou and discover its important heritage, along with the lifestyle of its hospitable dwellers. Nature lovers are most welcome, as the chances offered by Tarragona's natural parks and gardens are immense.
From an artistic point of view, there are not many places that have such a large number of monuments and attractions concentrated in such a small area as Tarragona offers. Iberian civilisation remains are plentiful in the whole region, as well as multiple Roman vestiges, especially in Tarragona City, where you can follow the traces of Rome in the Catalonian region. The splendorous past of the city is enclosed in its several well-preserved edifices. Its most notable landmarks and tourist attractions are the Roman Amphitheatre in Tarragona and the Cistercian monastery in Poblet, as well as many other places of interest within the capital city, just to mention some examples.
Reus, home town of the internationally famous Gaudí, is nowadays a centre for Modernism architecture, a kind of art also to be found in many wine cellars through the whole Tarragona province.
The sequence of sunny shores and attractive capes, together with its massive cliffs, have made of the Costa Dorada beach resorts a perfect destination for those yearning for unforgettable beach holidays in Spain and a paradise to settle down in. The fame this region has gained across the entire world is undoubtedly attributed to the sunny beaches to be found in Salou, Tarragona and other Costa Dorada beach resorts. The Costa Dorada beaches are an unequeivable consideration while evaluating the different regions of Spain.
