Tarragona: holidays, weather, things to do and where to stay
City · Costa Dorada · Spain
Tarragona is a city in Costa Dorada, Spain. Nearby include Salou and La Pineda. Sights worth the trip include Colonia Iulia Urbs Triumphalis Tarraco, Metropolitan and Primatial Cathedral Basilica of St. Tecla and Tarragona Amphitheatre. The weather is at its best from May to July. Fly direct from the UK to Reus (REU).
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Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Colonia Iulia Urbs Triumphalis Tarraco, Metropolitan and Primatial Cathedral Basilica of St. Tecla and Tarragona Amphitheatre.
- Best weather from May to July: daytime highs between 23°C and 30°C with little rain.
- Direct flights from the UK to Reus (REU), about 6 min from the nearest resort.
- 3 resorts and towns to choose from, from lively to quiet.
Package holidays to Tarragona
Flights, hotel and transfers together, ATOL protected, from UK airports.
Jet2holidays
Flights to REU or BCN and hotel together, ATOL protected, from regional UK airports.
TUI
Package holidays in Tarragona with TUI's own flights and reps.
loveholidays
Mix-and-match flights and hotels in Tarragona, with low deposits.
On the Beach
Beach holidays in Tarragona: flights, hotel and transfers in one booking.
Resorts and towns near Tarragona
Ranked by what there is to see and book. Each has its own page.
SalouProvíncia de Tarragona · 6 miles from Tarragona
12 sights · 7 min from REU · on the coast
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La PinedaProvíncia de Tarragona · 5 miles from Tarragona
11 sights · 7 min from REU · on the coast
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Top sights in Tarragona
Ranked by how well known they are.
1archaeological siteColonia Iulia Urbs Triumphalis TarracoTarragona · Photo
ancient city on the site of modern Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain
2cathedralMetropolitan and Primatial Cathedral Basilica of St. TeclaTarragona · Photo
cathedral and minor basilica in Spain
3amphitheatre
4archaeological site
5museum
6archaeological site
When to go to Tarragona
May to July: daytime highs between 23°C and 30°C with little rain.
- 15°CJan17 mm
- 16°CFeb35 mm
- 19°CMar36 mm
- 21°CApr29 mm
- 23°CMay43 mm
- 27°CJun52 mm
- 30°CJul32 mm
- 31°CAug64 mm
- 27°CSept76 mm
- 24°COct108 mm
- 20°CNov66 mm
- 16°CDec15 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full weather page: today, the 10-day forecast and every month
Getting to Tarragona from United Kingdom
Reus (REU), Barcelona (BCN) and Girona (GRO) have direct flights from the UK, including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, London Luton and Manchester.
Reus (REU)
About 6 min by road to the nearest resortdirect flights from the UK
Barcelona (BCN)
About 1 h 4 min by road to the nearest resortdirect flights from the UK
Girona (GRO)
About 2 h 15 min by road to the nearest resortdirect flights from the UK
Tarragona by interest
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Questions people ask
Where is Tarragona?
Tarragona is a city in Costa Dorada, Spain. The nearest airport is Reus (REU).
When is the best time to visit Tarragona?
May to July, with daytime highs between 23°C and 30°C with little rain. See the month-by-month weather page for temperatures, rain and sea temperature.
Which airport do you fly to for Tarragona?
Reus (REU), Barcelona (BCN) and Girona (GRO) have direct flights from UK airports. The closest resorts are about 6 min from REU.
Which are the main resorts and towns in Tarragona?
Salou and La Pineda. Each has its own page with sights, hotels and how to get there.
What is Tarragona known for?
Colonia Iulia Urbs Triumphalis Tarraco, Metropolitan and Primatial Cathedral Basilica of St. Tecla, Tarragona Amphitheatre and Roman theatre of Tarraco, and its beaches.