🍽️ Food & coffee
Breakfast
How the locals have breakfast: bocadillo, tortilla, fresh pastries and Catalan coca.
Where to try the best jamón and bocadillo
Ibericus, one of the best places in central Tarragona for Jamón Ibérico and a proper bocadillo.
What to try: tapas
The essential Spanish tapas, from pa amb tomàquet and jamón to patatas bravas, squid and Padrón peppers.
What to try for lunch
The main meal of the day: paella, fresh fish, suquet, gazpacho and calçots.
Local delicacies and desserts
Olive oil, Spanish cheeses, sobrasada, membrillo, Marcona almonds and the essential Catalan desserts.
What to drink in Tarragona
Cava, Chartreuse, vermouth, horchata, granizado and local wines — what to drink in and around Tarragona.
Where to Drink Specialty Coffee in Tarragona
My favourite specialty coffee shops in Tarragona, from Olo Café in the Old Town to the brand-new Nicoffee.
Where to Try Ice Cream in Tarragona
The best artisan gelaterias in Tarragona — and why you should try the Chartreuse flavour.
The Best Bakeries and Pastry Shops in Tarragona
Where to find great pastries in Tarragona, from award-winning Cal Jan at the Central Market to the croissants at Lanttonia.
Restaurants in Tarragona
My restaurant picks in Tarragona: seafood and paella, Catalan and signature cuisine, sushi, pizza and more.