"La_Holandesa in Tarragona" a Tarragona Travel Page by La_Holandesa

There are information boards on the Rambla Nova about festivities.

Some are:

* Santa Tecla Festival in Tarragona

One of the most important Mediterranean traditional festivals, between 15th and 24th September. It has been celebrated since 1321 and it has been considered of national touristic interest by the state.

* Carnivals in Tarragona.

One of the most important and interesting carnivals in Catalonia, with one of the most complete ritual sequences of the Catalan carnivals, so local and so universal that this is the synthesis that makes it special.

* Tarragona international dixieland festival.

The unique dixieland festival in Spain and one of the most important in Europe: 25 bands and 100 concerts and activities the week before Holy Week.

* Tarraco Viva

One of the most important Roman recreations of the world. A lot of groups around Europe recreate the Roman world: from the Roman legions, to the daily live. It's celebrated between 10th and 20th May.

* Tarragona International Fireworks Displays Competition.

The most important fireworks contest in the Mediterranean area is held every first week of July in Tarragona, in a wonderful bay -Punta del Miracle-, a place praised by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí. The competition selects six international pyrotechnic companies every year.

* Sant Magí Festival in Tarragona

The second traditional religious festival in Tarragona, between 15th and 19th August.

Also there are local festivals and occasionally the locals come out to dance the Sardana (national dance of Catalonia), with its unique, reedy, rhythmic sound provided by a small band of brass and woodwind players.

Tarragona is located on the Mediterranean coast and is the main city on the Costa Dorada.
Tarragona and its beautiful beaches are exactly what you are searching for if you are yearning for golden sand, crystal clear waters and basking in the sun.

Discover the revealing ancient vestiges standing testament to Spains glorious past, the diverse archaeological complexes and museums spread about the Tarragona province.

Tarragona's main promenades are called 'Rambla', where you can see the beautiful modernista buildings.
Tarragona also has a beautiful beach which you can admire from the clifftop 'Balco del Mediterrani'. This balcony divides the city into an old and new part.

Tarragona is considered the most important Roman town in Spain.

Tárraco (modern-day Tarragona) is on the UNESCO - World Heritage List.

Amfiteatre Romà - The Roman Amphitheater is located seaside, just off the Rambla Nova.
Cathedral - At Tarragona's apex sits the 12th century cathedral. Inside is the Museu Diocesà, with a collection of Catalán art you can visit for 2.40 Euros.
The Archaeological Museum - At Plaça del Rei 5, overlooking the sea. Free on Tuesdays.
Museu Necròpolis - The Necropolis Museum outside town that's one of the most important Christian burial sites in Spain, used in the 3-5th centuries.