Tarragona, Catalonia Holidays: Beaches and Hotels
Tarragona, on Catalonia's Costa Dorada, combines long golden beaches with a rich Roman past, set on the coast south of Barcelona. UK families and couples come for the warm Mediterranean sun, the shallow sandy bays and the added interest of genuine ancient history.
It is a relaxed, characterful base that mixes proper Spanish city and seaside life with easy family beach days.
Where to stay in Tarragona
Golden Donaire Beach is a four star beachfront hotel in La Pineda, on the Tarragona coast, a practical choice if you want to be right by the sand with the wider area within reach.
Getting there and when to go
The nearest Catalan airports have frequent direct flights from across the UK, with transfers down the coast to Tarragona. The season runs warm from spring into autumn. High summer is hot and busy, while late spring and September pair warm weather with calmer beaches.
Beaches and resorts
The Costa Dorada is named for its long, fine golden-sand beaches with gently shelving, shallow water that suits families with children. The resort areas along the coast offer loungers, watersports and promenades, with quieter stretches nearby.
Food and things to do
Catalan cooking is a draw, with seafood, rice dishes and tapas in lively restaurants. Tarragona's Roman heritage gives you atmospheric ruins and an old quarter to explore, and the wider area has theme parks, markets and coastal walks for all the family.
Who it suits
Tarragona suits families wanting safe sandy beaches and plenty to do, and couples who like sun paired with history and culture. It is more varied than a single-resort beach trip.
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