Tarragona is a fascinating mix of Mediterranean beach life, Roman history and medieval alleyways. As Catalonia’s most important Roman site, Tarragona’s number-one attraction is its seaside-facing Roman amphitheatre.

Main sights (see also this website):

• The capitol, or citadel
• The Amphitheatre
• The Roman circus
• The Pretorium - Tower
• The Forum
• The Necropolis
• The palace of Augustus