Tortosa, Catalonia
Província de Tarragona · Catalonia · Spain · 35,143 residents
Tortosa is a town in Província de Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain, home to around 35,143 people. There are 12 notable places to see in and around town, including Tortosa Cathedral and Suda de Tortosa. The nearest airport is Reus (REU), about 58 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Tortosa Cathedral, Suda de Tortosa and Museum of Tortosa.
- Easy to reach: Reus (REU) is 41 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Tortosa
Ranked by how well known they are.
1cathedral
2castle
3museum.jpg/500px-Palau_Gil_de_Frederic_(Tortosa).jpg)
4palacePalau Gil de Frederic
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5palacePalau Montagut
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6palacePalau Abària
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7palacePalau Capmany
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8palacePalau dels Oliver de Boteller (Tortosa)
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9monastery
10palacePalau Oriol
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11palacePalau Despuig
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12palace
Tours & tickets in Tortosa
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Tortosa can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Tortosa are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Tortosa and the villages around it is a hire car from Reus (REU), about 58 min away.
Best time to visit Tortosa
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Reus (REU)41 miles, about 58 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Barcelona (BCN)88 miles, about 2 h 5 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Zaragoza (ZAZ)101 miles, about 2 h 23 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 21 min without stops.
Tortosa is good for
Around Tortosa
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Tortosa worth visiting?
Yes. Tortosa is known for Tortosa Cathedral, Suda de Tortosa and Museum of Tortosa. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Tortosa from the UK?
Fly to Reus (REU), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 58 min by road. Barcelona (BCN) is an alternative, 88 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 21 min.
Is Tortosa good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Tortosa?
Salou (37 miles), Cambrils (33 miles), Peníscola (32 miles) and Amposta (8 miles) are all within an hour or so.