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.
If you want to bring back something from Tarragona besides magnets, head to the Old Town. The main tourist street leading up to the cathedral is Carrer Major, and this is where most of the interesting shops selling local goods are.
👜 Corium Tarragona
If you want to bring back a beautiful and practical gift from Tarragona, stop by Corium on Carrer Major, on the way to the cathedral. It’s one of the best shops in the city for genuine leather goods.
Here you can find:
- leather bags;
- backpacks;
- wallets;
- belts;
- travel accessories;
- small leather gifts.
The shop specialises in quality genuine-leather goods with a classic design. Some items can be personalised for free (with initials or a name), which makes them a great option for a memorable gift or a souvenir of your trip.
🎁 La Botiga del Bon Gust
If you’re after unusual gifts from Catalonia, be sure to check out La Botiga del Bon Gust on Carrer Major. It’s one of the most interesting shops in the Old Town, with authentic Catalan goods.
Worth looking out for:
- 🏺 hand-painted Catalan ceramics;
- 🍷 local liqueurs, including Chartreuse and other regional drinks;
- 🧴 natural cosmetics and soap;
- 🫒 gourmet food souvenirs;
- 🎁 small gifts by local artisans.
💡 My tip: if you’re short on time and want to buy several genuinely good souvenirs in one place, La Botiga del Bon Gust is an excellent choice. Along with Corium (leather goods) and Sabor a España (gourmet products), it’s one of the most interesting shops in the Old Town.
🍫 Torrons Artesans Vicens
Torrons Artesans Vicens is one of the best-known turrón makers in Spain, with a history going back to 1775. The brand comes from the town of Agramunt (Catalonia), considered one of the capitals of turrón production.
It’s a great place to pick up a tasty gift from Spain. Besides classic turrón, they sell chocolate, almond sweets and modern signature collections created together with famous Spanish chefs.
Worth buying:
- 🌰 the classic soft Turrón de Jijona;
- 🥜 crunchy Turrón de Alicante;
- 🍫 chocolate turrón;
- 🌟 signature flavours from famous chefs (such as Jordi Roca or Quique Dacosta);
- 🎁 beautiful gift sets.
💡 Tip: although turrón is traditionally a Christmas sweet, Torrons Vicens shops sell it all year round. It’s one of the most popular food souvenirs and is easy to take home or give to friends.
🥑 Ametller Origen
A Catalan chain of gourmet supermarkets that works directly with its own farms and local producers. A great place if you want truly fresh, quality products rather than the usual supermarket selection.
Here you can find:
- 🍅 fresh fruit and vegetables, often from their own fields;
- 🍱 ready meals — from salads to hot side dishes;
- 🥖 their own bread and baked goods;
- 🧀 cheeses, jamón and other local delicacies;
- 🍷 wine and cava from small producers;
- 🌿 organic products.
💡 A good option if you want to put together a picnic, take a ready-made dinner back to the hotel, or simply buy quality products as a gift — without a trip to the market.
🛍️ Parc Central
Parc Central is Tarragona’s main shopping centre — the most convenient place if you want to combine a walk around the city with some shopping.
Almost all the popular Spanish and international brands are here:
- 👗 Inditex: Zara, Zara Home, Massimo Dutti, Stradivarius, Bershka, Oysho, Pull&Bear;
- 🛍️ Mango;
- 👕 H&M;
- 👙 Women’secret;
- 🧦 Calzedonia;
- 🤍 Intimissimi;
- 💄 Primor and Druni — the two most popular cosmetics and perfume shops in Spain.
⚽ For sports fans
The centre has an official FC Barcelona store, where you can buy official kit and souvenirs and have a name and number printed on a shirt.
🛍️ El Corte Inglés
When it comes to clothing, El Corte Inglés is the classic Spanish department store, with a wide range of mid-priced brands. But even if shopping isn’t your thing, it’s worth going in for the food hall alone.
On the ground floor there’s a supermarket and the Gourmet food hall — one of the best selections of food products in Tarragona. Here you can buy:
- olive oil from premium producers;
- aged balsamic vinegar;
- high-quality Spanish tinned goods;
- wine and cava;
- cheeses, jamón and other gourmet souvenirs.
If you want to bring home something delicious, this is one of the best places in the city.
🍞 Bread from Nules
El Corte Inglés also sells bread from a small bakery, Forn de Pa Nules (from the town of Nules). Many locals come here specifically for it. The bread sells out quickly, so some people even order it in advance.
Besides the classic breads, seasonal specials often appear:
- calçots bread;
- calçots panettone;
- dark chocolate bread;
- various cocas with mushrooms, vegetables and other seasonal toppings.
💰 Prices and Tax Free
Spain is considered one of the best-value countries for buying Inditex clothing. Many items here are cheaper than in most other European countries.
If you live outside the European Union, you can claim Tax Free when you buy and get part of the VAT back. In Tarragona you can do this in shops that take part in the scheme, and it’s also easy to get help with the paperwork and the refund at El Corte Inglés (Google Maps).
💡 My tip: if you’re planning to buy clothes, cosmetics and gifts, it’s easiest to go round Parc Central first and then stop by El Corte Inglés for gourmet souvenirs. That way you can fit all your shopping into a single day.
🌐 Translated from Russian; the translation hasn't been proofread yet.