Interesting events in Tarragona
In mid-April, from 11 to 17, Tarragona becomes a platform for conducting Dixieland International Festival . For a whole week on local streets, markets and in bars, Jazz sounds performed by musicians around the world.
And on the night of June 23-24, local residents celebrate Summer Solstice Day : At this time, the night darkness is lit by light bonfire and fireworks. A little later - July 5-8 - in Tarragona on the beach, Miracle Cleells from all over the world compete in the mastery of launching salutes.
From the 16th to the 25th of September in this city celebrate Patroness Day of the city - Santa Tell . This is the main festival event of the city, when you can see folk dances, musical installations, medieval productions, meet on the street of entertaining, wildly dressed characters, lay for solemn processions and other interesting events.
Beach holiday in Tarragona
Despite the presence of a large seaport, Tarragona beaches meet the high standards of purity and even have an ecological mark "Blue Flag". Some of them are located in close proximity to the city, and others can be reached by buses or by car along the N-340 national highway. Almost all local beaches have shower and toilet cabins, rental chairs and umbrellas are equipped, and there are parking and catering establishments. On all the beaches, convenient descent to water, clean water and small golden sand, so you can relax well with your family, children. The semikilometer strip of beaches stretches north from the city, presenting a series of small long sandy coves. In the summer, the average temperature of water on Tarragona beaches +25, and in winter +12.
Tamarit
This large beach, the length of which is 1.75 kilometers, is located on the protected area in the suburb of Tarragona, where the beautiful white poplar grows. There is everything you need for a normal beach holiday, and among other things, here you can rent equipment for dives with scuba. This beach was very loved by surfers and yachtsmen.
Near Tamarit Beach, a wonderful camping "Tamarit Park" was built with comfortable new houses, tennis courts and football fields. In addition, there is a cool massage complex.
The beach overlooks the beautiful medieval castle of tamarite, built in the XII century. It was erected then to protect against enemies from the sea and from sushi. The castle is surrounded by high fortress walls. Now there are luxurious balls and weddings, but look at all this greatness from the inside it will not be so possible - they will only go there only by invitation.
A bus number 97 goes to Tamarit Beach. The fee for staying on the territory is not charged.
Lyarga
Lyarga means "long" - and in fact, this beach is very extended, about three kilometers in length, and thirty meters - in width. It is located on the N-340A highway not far from Monnars. This can be reached on any of these buses: No. 1, 9, or 1e. For the entrance to the territory of the beach money do not take. Here there is all the necessary infrastructure, including salvation towers, and even the yacht club is available. The far edge of Liarga's beach is usually busy with nudists. Next to the beach are the reserved corners of the Mediterranean forest, where you can seem to see the white storks - these beautiful birds love to settle here. In addition, on the beach of Lyarga, if you're lucky, you can get on some carnival or other cultural and mass event or a sports contest. There are still volleyball courts. To ensure rest of people with disabilities on the beach of Lyarga, the necessary conditions are created.
Cala Fund
Kala Fonda Beach is located on a protected natural area - this is a suburb of Tarragona, in which wonderful pine people grow and live about eighty species of feathers. The disadvantage of this place to relax is the lack of normal infrastructure for recreation. The coastal underwater part of the beach is of interest to divers - there you can observe rare algae. The sizes of the beach of Kala Fonda are small - only two hundred twenty-five meters. Shutters no buses number 19 and 97. To get to this beach, you should go at the Mas Rabassa stop.
Kala de la Rock Plan
The beach of Cala de la Roka Plan is located next to the beach of Kala Fonda, so that the transport here goes the same. You just have to go to the beach through the forest of La Marquez. The rest area is completely tiny - approximately 205x26 meters. The beach of Cala de la Roca Plan, as well as Kala Fund, there is still the drawback that there are no cafes and parking. And both of them in Tarragona have the status of "nudist".
Beach de la Mora
This beach, as well as the beach of Kala Fonda, is already familiar to you, is located on the environmental territory. Get here 97 or by its move - on the highway N-340 (the final item is the microdistrict La Mora). On the territory of the beach stretching about half a kilometer, there are cafes and bars. In the summer, there is an "Red Cross" item.
The entrance is free. The beach de la Mora is open all the days of the week.
Miracle
But the Miracle Beach does not have to go far - it is located within Tarragona, it is clearly seen from the central square. There is a lot of small points for the "snack", there are lounge chairs, umbrellas, shower, toilet. To the beach of Miracle you can get on foot or take advantage of the 10th bus: Go out at the stop "Port Esportiu". If you get to your car, you should go to the Primorsky Boulevard Rafael Kasanova.
Arrabassada
This beach is also located within the city and remarkably visible by the ancient Roman amphitheater. The length has a little more than half a kilometer, and in width - sixty-five meters. Arrabassada Beach is available to everyone without a holiday fee on its territory and moreover is equipped with everything necessary. There are no problems with transportation - buses No. 1, No. 9, No. 17 and No. 1m arrive here. Independent tourists on cars should go through the "N-340A" highway and stay at the end of the road VIA AUGUST.