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    Tarragona and the Ebro Delta

    Tarragona and the Ebro Delta
    Starts from

    Barcelona

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    19

    Duration

    2 days

    Length

    223 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Barcelona

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    2 days

    Length

    223 mi

    • History and Culture
    • Natural Attractions
    • Active Leisure
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    James Taylor

    James Taylor

    Travel Expert

    • Feel the history of gladiators and Ancient Rome in the Tarragona Amphitheater.
    • View the flamingos in the Ebro Delta, a large protected wetland area.
    • Enjoy the wide stretches of golden sand and inviting Mediterranean Sea up and down Spain's 'Golden Coast'.
    This two-day road trip delves into the Tarragona region southwest of Barcelona. Breathe in the salty air and smells of fresh paella as you explore the coastline, stopping at the major sights along the way. There are the ruins of an Ancient Roman amphitheater in Tarragona, where gladiators once did bloody battle in front of roaring crowds and the sparkling Mediterranean.
    Then, the Ebro Delta, a protected peninsula where the Ebro River melts into the sea amid a large area of wetlands filled with flamingos, pristine beaches, and lush meadows. From discovering Ancient Roman history to the natural scenery and everything in between, this is one of the best trips you can take from Barcelona.

    Categories

    • History and Culture
    • Natural Attractions
    • Active Leisure
    This two-day road trip delves into the Tarragona region southwest of Barcelona. Breathe in the salty air and smells of fresh paella as you explore the coastline, stopping at the major sights along the way. There are the ruins of an Ancient Roman amphitheater in Tarragona, where gladiators once did bloody battle in front of roaring crowds and the sparkling Mediterranean.
    Then, the Ebro Delta, a protected peninsula where the Ebro River melts into the sea amid a large area of wetlands filled with flamingos, pristine beaches, and lush meadows. From discovering Ancient Roman history to the natural scenery and everything in between, this is one of the best trips you can take from Barcelona.
    James Taylor

    James Taylor

    Travel Expert

    • Feel the history of gladiators and Ancient Rome in the Tarragona Amphitheater.
    • View the flamingos in the Ebro Delta, a large protected wetland area.
    • Enjoy the wide stretches of golden sand and inviting Mediterranean Sea up and down Spain's 'Golden Coast'.

    Travel itinerary

    Explorations in Tarragona
    11 Activities

    Day 1

    106 mi2 mi

    Explorations in Tarragona

    On the first day of this road trip, you'll make your way down the coast from Barcelona toward Tarragona. Aside from a few interesting stops along the way, you'll spend most of your time in this historic city in southern Catalonia, formerly one of the most important cities in the Roman Empire. To end the day, you'll drive further down the Costa Daurada to L'Ametlla de Mar, the biggest town outside of the Ebro Delta.
    The Ebro Delta
    8 Activities

    Day 2

    114 mi0.2 mi

    The Ebro Delta

    On the second day of this itinerary, you'll spend most of your day exploring the beautiful natural scenery of the Ebro Delta. This is one of the largest areas of wetland in the Mediterranean region, with a whole host of unique flora and fauna to see during your explorations. Then, you'll begin the drive back to Barcelona, with a stop at a beach and a scenic lookout before dinner in Segur de Calafell.
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