Go Back in Time with Tarragona

In March, Global Ports Holding announced a new addition to their Global Network with the historical port of Tarragona on the Costa Daurada. The new pier facilities will feature a brand-new terminal for incoming transit and turnaround calls.

Tarragona, the major city on the “Golden Coast,” holds a maritime history that stretches back more than two thousand years as the capital of the Roman Republic on the Iberian Peninsula. Due to this vibrant history, the city boasts no fewer than three World Heritage Site distinctions.

As the name of this coastline suggests, Tarragona is a city that bathes in aureate light from the reflection of the sea onto its lands. The sunlight against the sandstone defines its landscape, its identity, its gastronomy, and its traditions.

Tarragona has an impressive 15 kilometres of coastline for relaxing and enjoying nature.

Tarragona is also the city of castells, a spectacular performance of human towers rising to four stories high. Castells are seen throughout festive days during the year, but the annual Castells Competition invites troupes from all over the region and is an event that literally stops the city in its tracks. It is a long-standing tradition that, in 2010, was declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage activity.

We are excited to include this unique city in our portfolio and invite you to explore the fascinating sites in Tarragona. Be sure to discover (and enjoy) this hidden nook on the Mediterranean. Benvinguts!