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Tarragona Province

Tarragona, a province in the southern part of Catalonia is with Romanesque ruins and an amusement park that is amongst the biggest in Europe.

This province is considered the most important Roman settlement in Spain. The Roman influence can be seen in each and every corner of this province.

Nearby beaches and coves act as a refuge for tourists after a round of sightseeing.

Its capital city is Tarragona city but other towns in the province are also equally enticing and have many tourist attractions.

The wine museum and wine cellar at L'Espluga de Francolí, impressive 'castells', human towers of Valls town , the magnificent golden beaches of El Vendrell, the seafaring activities of the towns of Calafell and Cambrils, the wetlands of Ebro delta Nature Reserve at Amposta, and the castle of La Suda,at Tortosa, to name but a few…

The many festivals can act as a stage for you to try out the Sardana, which is the regional dance of Catalonia.

Seafood and wine are the most featured menu items around this area.

 
Days Out in the Tarragona province
>> Amfiteatre Romà at Parc del Milagro, Tarragona - set on the seaside, this Roman Amphitheater is worth a visit. Here you will find the remnants of the church constructed in memory of 'Saint Fructuos'

>> Archaeological Museum at El Vendrell - displaying a rich collection of not only Roman remains but also many other civilizations which left their mark, this impressive museum will take you to the golden annals of history.

>> Romanesque church of Santa Creu at Calafell - dating back to the 11th century this Lombardic church located at the hilltop town of Calafell, very popular among tourists. Take a closer look at the remains of mural paintings in the apse
>> The cliffs of El Roquer at Torredembarra - these magnificent cliffs which are around 2,000 metres long and 25 metres high will leave you spell bound
 
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