Part Alta
Tarragona, Spain
Three thousand years old, home to the famous amphitheater and Roman walls.
Places in Part Alta
- El Llagut A first-rate eatery known for grilled seafood, part of Tarragona's mix of traditional Catalan cuisine and modern gastronomy.
- Xaloc A first-rate eatery known for grilled seafood in the historic Part Alta district.
- Part Alta evening bars Bars throughout the ancient Roman quarter, popular for evening drinks near the amphitheatre.
Practical notes for Tarragona
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October offer comfortable weather for walking the compact historic centre and Roman sites.
- Getting around
- Tarragona's compact historic centre, including Part Alta and the Roman sites, is entirely walkable.
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Language
- Spanish. English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Tarragona's dining scene continues to draw on its old fishing neighbourhood, El Serallo, where some of the city's best restaurants complement the grilled seafood tradition that has made Tarragona a go-to Catalan seafood destination.
Other neighborhoods in Tarragona
- El Serallo — An old fishing neighbourhood by the sea, home to some of the city's best restaurants.
- Platja del Miracle area — The waterfront's main beach, set at the foot of scenic cliffs with several restaurants.
Read the full Tarragona guide