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TARRAGONA HISTORY, CULTURE & SUNSHINE

BARCELONALess than an hour from

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WELCOME TO THE

COSTA DAURADAthe exquisite flavor of time

The Costa Daurada is one of the most beautiful places on the coast of Spain, and one of the foremost tourist destinations on the Mediterranean. Its unique location offers visitors a rich and diverse landscape with a long coastline graced by the sea, a warm, sunny climate and an interior dotted with sleepy villages and picturesque farmland.

The Costa Daurada, and especially its capital, Tarragona, is a region with a great deal to discover and a surprisingly comprehensive range of tourist services and products, which are sure to exceed the highest expectations of visitors all year round.

The beautiful golden hue of its sandy beaches, its seductive landscapes, its fantastic southern climate, its friendly people, its safe environment, its numerous shopping opportunities, and its wonderful cuisine all help to make the Costa Daurada one of the most exceptional tourist destinations on the Mediterranean coast.

Thanks to the spectacular archaeological heritage of its Roman era, Tarragona has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This, together with its fascinating medieval heritage, makes visiting Tarragona the ideal way to enjoy a fascinating voyage through time.

Barcelona

Sea Cloud arriving at the Marina

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Distances from Tarragona Cruise Port to the main attractions(Approximate time from the Costa wharf to the different

destinations has been calculated.)

Golf

Wine tourism

Airport

Culture

DOQ Priorat

DO MontsantDO Penedès

DO Tarragona

PortAventura

Vallbona de les Monges Monastery(Cistercian route)

Poblet Monastery(Cistercian route)

Reus Airport

Reus city center

La Graiera Golf

Golf Costa Daurada

Lumine Golf

40’

40’44’

20’

16’

58’

45’

13’

19’

32’

16’

19’

DO Conca Barbera43’

Tarragona city center

Santes Creus Monastery(Cistercian route)

37’

Aigüesverds Golf22’

Bonmont Golf32’

Barcelona54’

3

DO Terra Alta1h 10’

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Human towers competition

Cruise arriving at Marina Port Tarraco

El Torn, Hospitalet de l’Infant

Aerial view of Marina Port Tarraco and the city of Tarragona

Bonmont Golf Course

Tarraco Viva; historical representation in the amphitheatre

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4 DIFFERERENT UNESCO RECOGNITIONS IN THE AREA:

World Heritage Site for Tarragona Roman archaeological sitesWorld Heritage Site for Poblet MonasteryIntangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for its human towers (“castells”)Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for its exquisite Mediterranean cuisine

AN EXCELLENT RANGE OF TOURIST ATTRACTIONS ON OFFER:

Numerous monuments from the Roman archaeological ensemble of ancient TarracoThe origins of Gaudí and other geniuses influenced by the area’s beautyStunning mediaeval and art nouveau sites to visitA great wealth of culinary delights based on Mediterranean cuisine, wine, cava and olive oilA wide range of leisure activities to choose from (leading European theme park PortAventura, water parks, golf, alpine and beach activities, etc.)

FABULOUS MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE AND HEAVENLY, UNSPOILT BEACHES

A PEACEFUL, VERY SAFE LOCATION

A LONGSTANDING LOCAL TRADITION AND EXPERIENCE IN WELCOMING VISITORS

THE FLEXIBILITY AND ORIGINALITY TO ADAPT SERVICES AND PRODUCTS TO THE NEEDS OF CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS

Tarragona is an excellent destination to add to any Mediterranean cruise itinerary. Located in the northeast corner of the Iberian Peninsula, it is the southernmost major city in Catalonia. On the shores of the Mediterranean, Tarragona is home to exceptional infrastructure, placing the city of Barcelona only 50 minutes away.

Open to the sea, it boasts 14 kilometers of coastline and a world-renowned mild climate, with an average annual temperature of 17 °C and 2,700 hours of sunshine per year.

BY CARTarragona has excellent road connections to other major cities via an extensive network of world-class highways and motorways. BY TRAINTarragona’s train station and port connect it to other major cities and towns in the region and in Spain.BY AIRThe Reus Airport, Tarragona’s closest airport, is only 13 minutes away by car; Barcelona Airport is only 54 minutes away; and Gerona Airport is 2 hours away.BY SEA Tarragona’s magnificent port facilities can accommodate everything from large cruise ships to small pleasure craft.

JUST

THE RIGHT PLACEWHEN A DESTINATION IS RIGHT ON THE MARK

UNESCOWorld Heritage

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ROMANROMAN TARRACOa monumental stroll through history

The main purpose of the Roman Route is to offer visitors a chance to experience history through its major surviving monuments, which date back to the time when the city was at the peak of its grandeur.

Tarraco was the capital of the empire’s largest province, Hispania Citerior, which spanned over half the Iberian Peninsula, and became a major hub and underwent its period of greatest urban growth.

Ancient Tarraco, capital of Roman Hispania, is alive today in the numerous monuments scattered throughout the city which pay witness to its timeless splendor.

In November of 2000, Tarragona was recognized by UNESCO for the Roman archaeological ensemble of ancient Tarraco and was inscribed onto the World Heritage List.

UNESCOWorld Heritage

EXCURSIONS PROPOSAL

TARRAGONA ROMAN ROUTE(duration approx. 3 hours) Model of Roman Tarraco City walls Roman circus Amphitheatre

TOTAL TARRAGONA(duration approx. 6 hours)ITINERARY (MORNING) Archaeological promenade Cathedral and Diocesan museum National Archaeology Museum Provincial forum City wallsITINERARY (AFTERNOON) Casa Canals Roman museum (museum of history and the circus arcades) Amphitheatre Paleochristian Necropolis and paleochristian assemblage on the banks of the Francolí River

Vaults of the Roman Circus

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Vaults of the Roman Circus

Local Forum

Head of the Roman Circus Roman Wall

Roman Amphitheatre

Ancient Provincial Forum Pont del Diable (Roman aqueduct)

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The cloister

St. Paul’s Chapel Tarragona Cathedral

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The city of Tarragona houses a number of monuments that pay testimony to its medieval past. Abundant remains from Roman times are complemented by and coexist alongside Tarragona’s rich medieval heritage, reaching its utmost expression in the city’s cathedral, as well as other exceptional examples of medieval art and architecture.

Strolling through the city, visitors will discover jewels like the city walls, museums, ancient structures and the remains of the Jewish Quarter – a treasure trove scattered throughout the city and its surrounding area, making visitors feel truly fortunate to have so much history right at their fingertips.

MEDIEVAL TARRAGONAFollowing in the footsteps

OF LEGENDS

EXCURSION PROPOSAL

MEDIEVAL ROUTE (duration approx. 3 hours)

The city walls The cathedral

The cloister The Chapel of St. Paul

The Church of Our Lady of the MiracleTarragona Cathedral Miracle Church

Cathedral interior

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CISTERCIAN ROUTEExploring the legacy

OF THE MYSTICS

The area just beyond Tarragona, in the Costa Daurada’s interior, is home to a fascinating mystical and religious legacy: the Cistercian Route.

The route links three monasteries, a set of architectural, historical and cultural monuments of great interest from Catalonia’s illustrious medieval past. Among them, visitors will find the Poblet Monastery, which remains active even today, and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

A contemplative look at history with guided tours, special events and classical music concerts, all wrapped in the spiritual aura of a territory rich in cuisine, culture, artisan crafts, nature and the best local traditions.

The visit to Poblet Monastery can be combined with a look around the town of Montblanc, declared Collection of Historic and Artistic Monuments in 1947, and which preserves a large part of the medieval walled town. The visitor can also explore one of the medieval castles in the surrounding area.

UNESCOWorld Heritage

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Santes Creus Monastery

Vallbona de les Monges Monastery

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Walls of Montblanc

Poblet Monastery

Poblet Monastery and surroundings

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Navas House

Navas HousePere Mata Institute Pere Mata Institute

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Reus is a typical Catalan city, internationally recognised for its important Art Nouveau heritage and for its close link with the architect Antoni Gaudí, as well as being and ideal shopping destination.

At the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century Art Nouveau took strong root in Reus, making it the most important Art Nouveau city in Catalonia, along with Barcelona. Nowadays, Reus has one of the most important collections of Art Nouveau buildings in Europe, which can be discovered by following the “Art Nouveau Route”; a trip around the 28 most significant buildings in the city. The highlights include works by the great architect Luis Domènech i Montaner, who designed the Pere Mata Institute, Navas House, Rull House and Gasull House, among others.

The city where Gaudí was born, Reus also maintains some places closely connected to his youth and childhood, which are included in the “Gaudí and Reus Route”. Another must is a visit to the Gaudí Center, a modern interactive museum dedicatedto the life and works of Gaudí, where the visitor can also get to know more about the important architectural heritage of the city.

REUS

GAUDÍ &MODERNIST ROUTE

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Gaudí Center

Family with a sculpture of Gaudí Child

Gaudí Center

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THE GENIUSES ROUTE

GAUDÍ, MIRÓ, CASALS AND PICASSO

El Vendrell

The Geniuses Route is a unique tourist experience that provides the chance to feel the essence of the landscape, which was the source of inspiration for some of the world’s greatest artists. It offers the keys to understanding their work.

In addition to visiting the facilities and visitor centers, which symbolize the mark these geniuses have left on the region, it is possible to relive the experiences that so influenced and inspired the character and creative genius of Gaudí, Miró, Casals and Picasso during their time in Reus, Mont-roig, El Vendrell and Horta de Sant Joan, respectively.

Joan MiróPau Casals

Antoni Gaudí Pablo Picasso

GAUDÍ, Reus19’

PICASSSO, Horta de Sant Joan

1h 20’

CASALS, El Vendrell30’

MIRÓ, Mont-roig28’

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Miró Center, Mont-Roig

Pau Casals Town Museum Horta de Sant Joan

Gaudí Center, ReusHorta de Sant Joan

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Wine cellar at Nulles

DO Montsant40’

DO Conca Barberà43’

DO Cava(sparkling wine)

DOQ Priorat40’

DO Penedès44’

DO Tarragona20’

DO Terra Alta1 h 10’

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Wine is one of the most recognizable symbols of Mediterranean culture as well as an asset that identifies the city and province of Tarragona, a vast area covered with vineyards and creating one-of-a-kind products.

Thanks to its six Designations of Origin (DO), the Costa Daurada is home to a wide range of attractive options for touring the wine areas, such as winery tours (some of which are theatrical), walking tours of the vineyards, festivals, wine tastings, and lunches with wine pairings.

No discussion of local wine would be complete without a mention of the DOQ Priorat, one of the only two areas with this distinction in Spain.

It’s important to mention the names René Barbier, Carles Pastrana and Álvaro Palacios, as enologists who improved the way wine was produced, modernizing the processes in line with their experience and knowledge. All of this led them to create modern wines which have made an impact worldwide. A special mention should be given to the renowned enologist Sara Pérez, who sought elegance, complexity and refinement in her wines.

The DO Cava is also an area of special interest, located primarily in the county of El Penedès. This DO specializes in the creation of exquisite sparkling wines.

WINE & CAVA TOURISMExploring the origin

OF GREAT SENSATIONS

Wine cellar at Nulles

Co-operative at Priorat

Montsant

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Traditional Mediterranean flavors and aromas are the basis for Tarragona’s cuisine.

The area’s wealth of fresh ingredients, top-quality seafood, and artisan products provide the inspiration for an extensive list of delicious dishes. Local calçots (Catalan spring onions), xató (a salad garnished with our renowned Romesco), or any dish made with our delectable sardines from the coast are sure to please.

The Mediterranean diet, cherished throughout Spain, is included on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. One of the foundations of the local culinary tradition is olive oil, which is of an exceptionally high quality and is made in the region under a Protected Designation of Origin. Visitors can enjoy fascinating tours in which they can witness the olive oil making process first-hand.

TASTINGthe richness of the coast

FINE DINING

Local products

Public market

XatóTapas

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Tarragona’s main shopping opportunities can be found by strolling through the pedestrian areas or down the Rambla Nova, the main artery of the city. Along this route visitors can take in large shopping centers as well as cosy small boutiques, and an extensive range of shops and services.

Another interesting route takes visitors to explore the shops of the historic quarter, some of which have well-preserved architectural remains inside, and where an abundance of antique shops can be found alongside cutting edge jewelry shops. The central market is a must-see, with an abundance of fresh produce.

And, only a few kilometers away, visitors will find Reus, the “shopping city”, home to more than 600 stores.

STROLLINGamong the shop windows

SHOPPING

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Enjoying the sceneryHOLE BY HOLE

GOLF

The Costa Daurada’s excellent climate offers golfers the opportunity to enjoy their favorite sport all year round. The range of golfing possibilities in the area includes seven golf courses as well as four pitch and putt courses.

Lumine Mediterránea Beach & Golf Community (45 holes) Located on the renowned Costa Daurada, only 40 minutes south of Barcelona airport and near the historic city of Tarragona and the port of Cambrils, Lumine Mediterránea Beach & Golf Club is constantly reinforcing its reputation as the fastest growing golf destination in Europe. 27 holes were designed by Greg Norman and 18 by Alfonso Vidaor.

Bonmont Golf Hotel & Residential Resort (18 holes)This course was designed by one of the world’s greatest experts: Robert Trent Jones Jr. The resort offers competition level courses in a truly inviting atmosphere as well as a 9-hole pitch and putt following a route between beautiful lakes, bunkers, and forested groves.

Golf Costa Dorada (18 holes)Enjoy a course that is perfectly integrated within its Mediterranean setting. Everyone from novices to the most demanding players will enjoy this course, which combines highly technical holes, water, doglegs and large bunkers with links-style holes.

La Graiera Golf Club (18 holes)This course, just a short distance from the sea, follows a totally natural tree-lined route. It is very hilly and boasts three spectacular lakes populated by native wildlife.

Aigüesverds Golf Club (18 holes)On this course golfers will find strategically placed water hazards, and all of the fairways are lined with trees. The greens are fast and can be quite difficult, a challenge for any handicap.

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32’

16’

22’

32’

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Aigüesverds Golf Course

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Special mention should be made of the declaration of Tarragona as the host of the 18th Mediterranean Games in 2017. This honor will help to promote Tarragona’s international visibility as a city with more than 2,000 years of sporting tradition. This multi-event sporting competition is associated with the international Olympic movement founded in Alexandria in 1951 and brings three continents together to compete: Asia, Africa and Europe.

TARRAGONA 2017

Bonmont Golf Course Clubhouse Costa Dorada Golf Course

Lumine Golf Course

La Graiera Golf CourseLumine Golf Course

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Tarragona is a city with a clear maritime leaning; with its pleasant, mild climate it is ideal for doing any sport, especially watersports; sailing, windsurfing, rowing, water-skiing, scuba-diving etc., all of which can be done from either the marina or port.

It’s worth highlighting the wide variety of adventure sports which can be enjoyed in the area, such as routes by bike, quad, segway, and climbing etc. Furthermore, the area offers many footpaths, and its incredible countryside and excellent installations make walking trips an unforgettable experience.

ENJOY

MEDITERRANEAN AIR

Bike rides along the coast

Canoeing

Horseriding Sailing

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WELCOME TO THE

BEACHthe exquisite flavor of time

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The coast of the Costa Daurada contains a total of 13 municipalities, and along its 92km we can see a great variety of scenery, including beaches of all kinds, from small coves and fine sandy beaches to cliffs. Many of the beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag from the European Foundation for Environmental Education, as well as other acknowledgements.

We should comment on the route known as “the green ring walk”, which follows the network of footpaths in Tarragona. This excursion perfectly shows the amassed heritage of the area. The footpaths are well signposted, and the full route is 34km long.

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Cala Fonda (Waikiki) Beach

La Pineda Beach

Creixell Beach

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PORTAVENTURA

The most amazing FAMILY DESTINATION

Shambhala – Europe’s highest rollercoaster

SésamoAventura, Family Area

Costa Caribe Aquatic Park

Music Generation, PortAventura Musical

PortAventura is one of the leading holiday destinations in Europe, a unique and unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.

PortAventura Park boasts six marvelously decorated theme areas, which create a fascinating world with 40 rides and up to 40 dazzling shows daily, including can-can dancing, acrobats, Polynesian tribal dances, and incredible surprises. The whole family can also enjoy Costa Caribe Aquatic Park, an amazing water park with over 50,000 m2 of refreshing fun, an authentic Caribbean pirate island that will delight guests of all ages with its 16 exciting rides and slides.

Brand new for 2016, enjoy FerrariLand for the first time in Europe: 75,000 m2 of pure Ferrari pleasure, including the highest and fastest vertical accelerator in Europe.

A 5 year agreement envisages that Cirque du Soleil’s big top will stage a number of different touring productions, the first of which will be “Amaluna” in 2015.

European Destination Resort

FERRARILAND

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CELEBRATINGtradition & culture

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Tarragona is also synonymous with festivals, and when they arrive, the celebrations spill over into the streets. The city’s countless local traditions added to the more widespread Catalan festivities mean the calendar is full year round. The list of festivities and celebrations is extensive, both in the capital, Tarragona, and all along the Costa Daurada. For those interested in cuisine, a calçotada in Valls is of special interest – a fun meal of local Catalan spring onions, or calçots, and grilled meats – as is the xatonada in El Vendrell, a meal featuring traditional dishes with xató.

Tarragona itself also hosts Tarraco Viva Week, which commemorates Tarragona’s Roman past; a fireworks competition; and the celebrations in honor of the city’s patron saint, Santa Tecla.Special mention should also be made of a spectacular tradition, the construction of human towers, known as castells. Tarragona is one of the most renowned cities in the world for this event, and every two years it hosts a human tower competition, the highest level of castells tournament. As early as the nineteenth century the colles, or human tower clubs, were already making their best human towers in local festivals. Because this is such a spectacular and completely unique tradition, in 2010 UNESCO declared it to be Intangible Cul tura l Her i tage o f Humani ty.

UNESCOWorld Heritage

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Processsion

Parade

Traditional celebrations

Human Towers in Tarragona

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CULTURAL CALENDAR

THE LIVING CULTUREof a region

JANUARY Three Kings’ Day (Epiphany), 5 JanuaryThis holiday is as important to Spaniards as Christmas. Visitors to Tarragona during the festivities can see the three wise men disembark at the port and tour the town handing out sweets to children.

The Calçotada, VallsThe town’s cul inary del icacy par excellence, the long, white calçot, or spring onion, fills its squares and is grilled over hot coals and dunked in a delicious special sauce before eating.

FEBRUARYThe Xatonada, El VendrellThe best-known dish from Penedès and Garraf, generally related to Carnival, is made here with endive sprinkled with a special sauce and left to marinate, and then served with diced salt cod, tuna, anchovies, and arbequino olives.

Carnival One of the most widely attended carnivals in Catalonia, it is known for its spectacular float-filled parades and citywide dancing. This vibrant masquerade party is not to be missed.

MARCHEls Tres TombsThis festival features a procession of horses and carriages through the streets of the city as well as a blessing of animals, distribution of gifts and a traditional sweet Catalan flatbread called the Coca de Sant Antoni.

APRILMedieval Week, MontblancA festival recreating the history and legends of the Middle Ages, based on the story of St. George, the princess and the dragon which, according to the folklorist Joan Amades, took place here.

Easter WeekThe city celebrates the passion, death and resurrection of Christ with masses, rosaries and processions. On the afternoon of Good Friday, armed ‘soldiers’ set out on traditional marches in preparation for the Holy Burial procession. The custom dates back to the year 1550 and has been officially declared a Traditional Festival of National Interest.

Sant Jordi (St. George’s Day), 23 AprilOn this Catalan holiday dedicated to love and culture, the city brims with scarlet roses, endless books, sardana circle dancing and the world-famous castells, the incredible human towers included on UNESCO’s list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

MAYd’Tapes, TarragonaFor two weeks Tarragona becomes the tapa capital of Catalonia. Many of the city’s restaurants and bars take part in this culinary festival, offering innovative tapas based on delicious local ingredients.

Tarraco Viva, Tarragona This multiple day event is designed to raise awareness of ancient Roman history and culture with maximum scientific rigor and features conferences, workshops, re-enactments of daily life in the ancient Roman era, as well as period soldiers, gladiator fights, theater, music and food.

JUNESaint Peter Festival, ReusHighlights include the mulassa (folklore mule), the giants, many different folk dances, and a traditional display of thunderous firecrackers.

Sant Joan (St. John’s Eve), 23 and 24 JuneThis celebration of the summer solstice dates back to before the Christian era. It is a night of roaring bonfires, witches, dazzling fireworks, concerts and parties ’til dawn.

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Easter

Devils’ Dance

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JULY Tarragona, City of Castells, July and AugustCalendar of human tower rehearsals and optional dinner with its members.

International Festival of the Music of Pau Casals, El Vendrell, July and AugustStarting in 1981, some of the best musicians and foreign musical groups from around the world and the country have come together to pay tribute to Pau Casals, a brilliant musician and a renowned humanist. The cello is the central theme, but the event also features singers, pianists, and chamber music groups.

Cistercian Route concerts, July and AugustThe monasteries of the Cistercian Route (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO) host a series of concerts, music of different styles, performed in incomparable settings.

Fireworks Show, TarragonaEvery year pyrotechnic companies come from all over the world to put on their best shows right over the water at the beach in a spectacular fireworks competition.

Tarragona Living History, July-SeptemberThis event is an exciting journey to Tarragona’s Roman past through a series of historical re-enactments.

AUGUSTSant Magí, Tarragona, 15-19 AugustThis is one of the city’s major festivals and is celebrated with fascinating elements of local popular culture.

All these festive figures come together to accompany the water of Sant Magí, the central focus of the festival. The castells (human towers) also play a role in the celebration, along with a wide variety of festive and cultural events (concerts, theater, etc.).

SEPTEMBERSanta Tecla, Tarragona, 14-24 SeptemberThe City Festival in capital letters, Santa Tecla is a burst of joy, music and color that courses through the city for ten straight days. It blends all the traditional elements of the Seguici Popular with an endless variety of dances, human towers, spark-throwing nighttime parades, mythological beasts, medieval treats. It has been officially declared a Festival of Tourism Interest, a Traditional Festival of National Interest, a Festival of National Heritage Interest and has been voted the best city festival in Catalonia.

Festival of La Misericòrdia, 25 September, ReusFestive groups form a procession to the Sanctuary of La Mare de Déu.

OCTOBERBiennial Human Tower competition, TarragonaThe best colles (Human Tower troupes) gather in Tàrraco Arena square for the longest, most contested and most thrilling performances imaginable.

RACC Rally, Costa Daurada and Terres de l’Ebre The RACC Catalonia-Costa Daurada Rally is one of the competitive events for Catalonia’s FIA World Automobile Club. The Rally has been attracting motor enthusiasts to the Costa Daurada for 49 years. The route of the race changes each year, while the area’s excellent roads provide an ideal setting for holding the race.

DECEMBERChristmas In mid-December, Tarragona is decked with festive Christmas lights and hosts its annual Christmas Fair, with stands selling figurines for home-made nativity scenes and an ample assortment of ornaments and crafts.

New Year’s Eve, 31 DecemberThe deceptively named Home dels Nassos, or Man of the Many Noses, who has as many noses as days left in the year, roams the streets giving sweets to the crowds.At n ight , f r i ends ce lebrate wi th parties at hotels, restaurants and bars.

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Tarragona Living History

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CRUISE BERTHS

Levante Breakwater Berth Length: 2319ft (707 meters) Draught: 62ft 41/32in (19 meters) Ship dimensions for berthing: no limit on length and width Passenger terminal available and free of charge.

Port Tarraco Marina Length: 1148ft (350 meters) Draught: 26ft 261/64in (8 meters) Ship dimensions for berthing: 459ft (140 meters)

TARRAGONA CRUISE PORT,a firm commitment to passenger traffic

HARBOR Opening times: open 24 hours

LOCATIONLongitude: 1º 14’ELatitude: 1º 05’N

WIND CONDITIONSPrevalent: NW

ANCHORAGEAvailable: yesCompulsory: noShip tenders allowed: yesPilotage compulsory: yesTugs available: yesTidal movement/range: none

ACCOMMODATIONMinimum ship stay: no limitMaximum ship stay: no limit

CLEARANCEClearance time: 30 minutesProcedures: routine control

SERVICESShip repairBunkeringWaste and rubbish disposalSewage disposalWater supplyProvisionsBanking in city center

Aegean Odyssey

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THE PORT OF TARRAGONA: A HISTORY OF CARING FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT

• The port uses a certif ied environmental management system in accordance with environmental standard ISO 14001.• The Port of Tarragona works as a pilot port in water quality ( in col laborat ion with the Environmental Hydraulics Institute

of Cantabria), air quality (in collaboration with the National Council for Scientific Research within the European HADA Project and Rovira i Virgili University) and pollution protection plans, obtaining results that are subsequently transferred throughout the national port system.

FULLY ACCESSIBLE PASSENGER TERMINAL ADAPTED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL VISITORS

• The waiting area is located on the ground floor with a ramp providing direct access from the street.• Restroom equipped and adapted for use by disabled visitors.• All passageways comply with that established in the Catalan decree of accessibility for adapted and accessible routes.

ADVANTAGES OF MOORING IN TARRAGONA

• Dock exclusively for cruise ships • Passenger terminal• Attractive discounts on port fees• Exclusive access through the outer harbor• Moorings available• Easy mooring operations• Easy handling of administrative procedures• Parking and waiting area for buses• Free on-board tourist information• Free shuttle to city centre (if desired)

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Riviera

Port Tarraco Marina

Sea Cloud at Port Tarraco Marina

Horizon docked at Levante Breakwater Berth

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Nearest beach

TarragonaCity Center

Only 1 hour from Barcelona

PORT TARRACO MARINA

(For ships ,140 m in length)

To Reus

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beach

LEVANTE BREAKWATER

BERTH (No length limit &

passenger terminal)

NEW CRUISE PIER FACILITIES FOR 2018*

Strategic locationFunctional cruise reception area

Available for turnaroundsMore services

LumineGolf Club

To PortAventura

* Project underway, subject to variation.

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FOR MORE INFORMATIONwww.tarragonacruiseport.com

[email protected]

Images courtesy of Joan Capdevila, Rafael López-Monné, Alberich Fotògrafs, Manel R. Granell, Rafa Pérez, Pep Escoda, Santi Grimau, Ariel Ramírez/Patronat Municipal de Turisme de Tarragona, Rosina Ramírez, Pere Pascual, Carina Roig, Steve Carr/Patronat de Turisme de la Diputació de Tarragona, Consell Comarcal Conca de Barberà, Reus Promoció, Carles Fargas, Josep Maria Casanoves, Institut Municipal Acció Cultural Reus, PortAventura, Lumine Mediterrànea Beach&Golf Community, La Graiera Golf Club, PCT Turisme i Oci URV, Vinícola de Nulles, Seminari de Tarragona.