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Practical tips for your trip to Tarragona: where to stay, a walking route around the city, things to do and festivals worth catching, where to shop and what to bring home as a gift.

Hotels in Tarragona
Where to stay in Tarragona: three hotels I recommend — by the amphitheatre, in the modern centre and near the beach.
A walking route around Tarragona
A walk from the Central Market past the Roman monuments and the Balcony of the Mediterranean down to the sea, the marina and the El Serrallo fishing quarter.
Things to do in Tarragona
What to do in Tarragona and which festivals are worth catching: Santa Tecla, Carnival and Tarraco Viva.
Shops and souvenir stores
Where to shop in Tarragona: the shops on Carrer Major in the Old Town, gourmet supermarkets, the Parc Central mall, El Corte Inglés and Tax Free.
What to bring back as a gift
Edible souvenirs from Tarragona: Siurana olive oil, jamón, cava, almonds, jams, cheeses, turrón and tinned fish.