Roser Festivities
This October, the Roser Festivities celebrate their Centenary (1925-2025), a milestone that showcases the unmatched strength of tradition and community. At TGNA Tarragona Apartments, we are honored to be the newest residents of the Part Alta of Tarragona. At TGNA Tarragona Apartments, we are committed to the city and actively collaborate throughout the year with the Calle Merceria Neighborhood Association, the Friends of the Part Alta, and the Geganters of Passeig Torroja, sponsoring their participation in events such as Carnival, the Tarragona Drag Gala, the Sant Magí giants’ gathering, and now, our debut at the Roser Festivities. This time, we collaborated on the design of the 10 commemorative flags that can be seen this year from Calle Merceria to Plaza del Fórum. These newly created flags pay tribute to the most cherished symbols of Catalan popular culture, from the emblematic giants and big-heads, to the Catalan pubilla and the Ball de Bastons, finishing with the Colla Xiquets de Tarragona. In addition to the creative aspect, we wanted to make the logistics of this great celebration easier by giving the keys and access to our Merceria premises to the neighborhood association. We know that these festival are the result of countless hours of voluntary effort, and any practical support is essential to ensure a successful centenary. The Part Alta is our new home. We hope to establish ourselves as long-term residents with our new TGNA Merceria 2 apartment building project, which we expect to complete before 2027. In the meantime, we will continue working together to keep our traditions alive. Roser Festivities Program Day / Time Event Place 1/10/2025 – 19:00 h Inauguration of the Roser Festivities Centenary Exhibition Espai Turisme (Carrer Major, 37) 3/10/2025 – 19:00 h Centenary Proclamation Plaça de les Cols 4/10 – 10:00 a 19:00 h La il·lustríssima (Art and Design Market) Carrer Merceria and surroundings 4/10/2025 – 23:00 h Dance with the Melodia Orchestra and the Ball del Ram Plaça del Fòrum 5/10/2025 – 12:00 h Solemn Procession in Honor of the Virgin of the Roser From the Cathedral 7/10/2025 – 21:00 h Casteller Performance by the Xiquets de Tarragona Carrer Merceria 10/10/2025 – 22:30 h Remember Totemazo (Dj’s) Plaça del Fòrum 11/10/2025 – 21:15 h Debut of the Two New Giants Plaça del Fòrum 12/10/2025 – 21:00 h Correfoc Plaça del Fòrum
Silver Economy in Tarragona
Coinciding with the celebration of October 1st, the International Day of Older Persons, and following TGNA’s participation in the recent Silver Economy event organized by the Diari de Tarragona, this article highlights the growing importance of the senior sector in Tarragona. The city of Tarragona not only offers a high quality of life but also positions itself as a destination for a senior generation that refuses to live by labels—one that has a confirmed apartment move-in date but no set departure date. Today’s senior lives fully, travels, takes care of their grandchildren, and actively seeks new experiences and the authenticity of the destination. It’s a lifestyle that doesn’t stop and creates a new brand where no one needs to stand out to be seen as active. Tarragona’s rich Roman heritage, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, attracts thousands of senior visitors each year. This demand for leisurely cultural tourism drives the city’s leisure, dining, and transport sectors. Food and wine experiences for seniors in Tarragona A key element of Tarragona’s appeal for seniors is its local cuisine, intrinsically linked to the Mediterranean diet and healthy aging. Tarragonan cooking is based on products from the sea and the land, featuring excellent extra virgin olive oils, nuts, oily fish, wines, fish stew (suquet), calçots, and… romesco! This Tarragona cuisine—maritime, Catalan, and locally sourced—not only satisfies culinary pleasure but also directly contributes to our well-being. The richness of its cuisine is complemented by exceptional wines: the province of Tarragona is home to as many as eight Protected Designations of Origin (PDO). In this context, the TGNA apartment network highly recommends visiting the Mas Vicenç winery for a quality wine tourism experience, further strengthening the Silver Economy offering. Silver Economy: medical tourism in Tarragona This commitment to older adults is reinforced by a strong healthcare network, which is key to medical tourism in Tarragona. The city is home to the reference hospital Joan XXIII and the historic, century-old Hospital de Santa Tecla, which manages an extensive healthcare network. The medical offering has been strengthened with the recent opening of the new Viamed Hospital next to the Anella Mediterrània. This demonstrates a continuous investment in infrastructure for the senior population. In addition, specialized medical centers such as Embriogyn demonstrate that Tarragona attracts both medical talent and international patients. These top-quality healthcare services are essential for the Silver Economy. Senior long-stay accommodation For seniors seeking extended stays, whether for medical reasons or leisure, the city offers flexible accommodation solutions. The TGNA apartment network includes five buildings ideal for long stays, offering comfort, autonomy, and excellent accessibility This more relaxed type of accommodation allows guests to enjoy the Mediterranean essence, the culture, and Tarragona’s unparalleled gastronomy, all with the comforts of home. Tarragona thus establishes itself as a key territory for the Silver Economy, thanks to its extensive network of regional health and transport infrastructures, as well as a global brand image associated with heritage and quality of life, ensuring a high-value offering for active aging.
Beaches of Tarragona
Tarragona is a city that captivates with its history. However, it is on the coast and in its beaches where its most natural treasures are found. From the center of the city of Tarragona to the most hidden coves of the Bosc de la Marquesa, the 13 kilometers of the Tarragona coastline are ideal for a quiet stay in one of our apartments in Tarragona. In addition, the beaches and coves of Tarragona are interconnected by the Camí de Ronda, a route that coincides with the GR 92 (Stage 25: Torredembarra-Tarragona), which offers spectacular views of the Costa Daurada. 🌊 Check the state of the beaches Tarragona: a protected natural treasure Tarragona is an extensive municipality that has three natural areas protected by the Plan for Areas of Natural Interest (PEIN). In fact, in the Natural Areas of Tamarit-Punta de la Móra and the Mouth of the Gaià River, the landscape is constantly changing. We find cliffs, stone pines bent by the sea breeze, and a large number of birds like the cormorant. You can either take a tour of the 34 km network of marked paths of the Anella Verda or take the coastal path starting from the Moll de Costa, next to TGNA Reial 1, until you reach Tamarit Castle. Miracle Beach This is the most urban beach in Tarragona, accessible on foot from the city center. It’s the ideal option for a quick getaway to a 980-meter long regenerated sandy beach (finally without the “mamotreto”), with views of the marina and the city’s seafront. Arrabassada Beach 2.2 kilometers from TGNA Llúria 11, Arrabassada beach is the most popular urban beach due to its width of 60 meters and length of 550 meters, and its beach bars that are open all year round. Its fine sand, calm waters, and promenade make it perfect for both families and athletes who do their daily routine running or cycling. Savinosa Beach Savinosa beach is known for its tranquility and for being a place where nature still plays a leading role. Surrounded by pine trees and with a nudist section, Savinosa beach is a Blue Flag beach that is ideal for tranquility. The sand is of high quality, it has showers and a bar, but parking is limited. Capellans Beach Capellans beach is a small cove hidden among cliffs. Thanks to this natural protection, the sea is calm there even with an undertow, unlike more exposed beaches such as Llarga Beach or Miracle Beach It does not have services, which gives it a more natural and pristine environment. The sand is fine and it is an ideal place for an intimate getaway. Access is easy by car, but parking can be a challenge. Llarga Beach Its name says it all: it is the most extensive beach in the city with almost 3 kilometres in length, which has different beach bars and restaurants. Despite being very crowded in the summer and having parking that is sometimes complicated, its wide extension makes it easy to find a quiet place to lay out your towel and spend the day, either by taking a peaceful walk from one end to the other or by hand-picking some razor clams. Cala Fonda o Waikiki Cala Fonda is the natural paradise of Tarragona. This secluded cove with fine sand is exclusively accessible on foot from Platja Llarga. Once you arrive, the beauty of its surroundings, with pine forests and transparent waters, will take your breath away. Having no services, l’Arboçar is a completely natural beach that must be respected, as it lives and suffers from social overexposure. Roca Plana Its protected environment makes it an idyllic place to disconnect. Access is on foot, a small effort from La Móra or Llarga beach that is completely worth it, as it lacks services. Located in the area known as the Marquesa Forest, this cove is a hidden gem. La Móra Beach La Móra beach is a Blue Flag beach, 450 meters long with a family-friendly atmosphere. Despite its urban surroundings, it retains a natural essence with pines, fine sand, and complete services. Its proximity to the residential and restaurant area makes it very convenient for families, although parking can be tricky in the summer. Cala Jovera With Tamarit Castle as a backdrop, this small cove with fine sand is a magical place. It’s the smallest in the area and is perfect for a quick visit. However, it has no services, and the nearest paid parking is inside the campsites. Tamarit Beach Located right next to the castle, Tamarit beach is a spectacular place. The sand is fine with pebbles (in winter) and the beach is very extensive, reaching as far as El Vinyet and La Roca del Gaià, with full services and a blue flag. It is part of a protected natural area, with the mouth of the Gaià river as a natural bastion with its characteristic ducks, and the castle as a spectacular heritage element. Map of the beaches of Tarragona Finally, if you have any questions about which beach to visit, the TGNA team at Tarragona Apartments is here to help. We’ll help you find the one that best suits your tastes and guide you to a hassle-free access.
Wine tourism in Tarragona: celler Mas Vicenç
The soul of Tarragona resides in its Roman legacy and in the wine tradition that has nourished its history for over two thousand years of Ager Tarraconensis. Founded in 2005, Mas Vicenç has turned enotourism in Tarragona into the most valuable tool for transmitting the values of its winery, establishing itself as one of the best enotourism destinations in Catalonia and the Costa Daurada. This bond with the land dates back to ancient times. The Camp de Tarragona was already the agricultural heart of the powerful Tarraco, and the very fields where the vines are grown today were the productive soul of the empire. Therefore, visiting wineries like Mas Vicenç is an opportunity to connect with a millenary historical legacy, feeling the essence of a land with deep roots in wine culture in every glass. Wine tourism experiences in Tarragona To help you choose the best experience for you, Mas Vicenç offers enotourism experiences for all tastes. Here is a summary of the 5 most notable proposals: Experience Description Service 🍷 Guided tours with tasting A walk through the winery that explains the family’s history and philosophy. It concludes with a tasting of five wines, olive oil, and nuts. Monday to Sunday at 12:00 PM. Languages: Catalan, Spanish, English, and French. Reservation is required.⏳1 hour and 15 minutes. 🍇 Walk & Wine A combination of exercise, wine, and gastronomy that allows you to get to know the territory. It includes gastronomic pairings in the midst of nature. From 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. A minimum of 15 people is required for closed groups.⏳3 hours and 30 minutes. 🍫 Chocolate & Life An activity to discover the fusion of flavors between wine and artisan chocolate, created by master pastry chef Roger Vallvè. From 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Check the calendar on the winery’s website.⏳2 hours and 30 minutes. 🍽️ Gastronomic Experience with Mas Vicenç An experience centered on the pairing of wine and local gastronomy. It includes a walk through the vineyards, a guided tour, and a 6-course menu with 6 wines. Monday to Friday, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For a minimum of 15 people with prior reservation.⏳4 hours. ⛪ The Essence of the Cistercian Route A journey into the Cistercian past with a visit to the Royal Monastery of Santes Creus and the winery. It delves into wine culture and Cistercian life. Monday to Friday, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Prior reservation is essential.⏳3 hours and 30 minutes. Apartments in Tarragona At last, TGNA Tarragona Apartaments is your ideal base for combining a life full of experiences in Tarragona. From here, you can visit the Mas Vicenç winery and explore the entire Costa Daurada. Furthermore, we want you to feel at home. That’s why, if you need a corkscrew and some extra wine glasses upon your return, you just have to ask us. We are approachable people, we like to collaborate with great people like those at Mas Vicenç, and we are here to make your stay unforgettable.
10th Parade of Giants and Big-Heads of Sant Magí
On August 17, 2025, the tenth edition of the traditional parade of giants and big-heads of Sant Magí will be held. A must-attend event for all lovers of popular culture, which this year will feature 15 giant groups, or ‘colles,’ from Catalonia and Aragon. This edition is special because the parade is returning to its traditional route. The Geganters del Passeig Torroja and the Club Maginet have prepared an itinerary that runs through the historic city center to the rhythm of music, with well-known songs like “El Bequetero” or “Jaume Guasch“. The parade will start at the Rambla Nova, right next to the Mediterranean Balcony (‘Balcó del Mediterrani’). From there, the giants and guest groups will make their way through the most emblematic streets of the Old Quarter (‘Part Alta’), such as Carrer Major, until they reach the Plaça de les Cols. The grand finale of the festival will be at the Pla de la Seu. All participating ‘colles’ will perform the great joint dance, a moment that showcases the vitality of the tradition and consolidates Tarragona as one of the great ‘gegantera’ cities of Catalonia. 10th Parade of Giants and Big-Heads of Sant Magí 🕰️ From 18h with the setting up of the giants to 21h with the final dance 📍 Rambla Nova (Balcó del Mediterrani) to Pla de la Seu From TGNA Tarragona Apartaments, we invite you to experience up close this very special giants’ day and to enjoy the main festival of Sant Magí by staying in one of our 5 apartment buildings, right in the heart of all the cultural activity of the city.
Tarragona Cathedral: mapping “The Path of Light”
This summer, Tarragona Cathedral is opening its doors at night to present the mapping “The Path of Light.” It’s a new cultural experience that invites the public to discover the monument from a unique and captivating perspective. The immersive and sensory experience transforms the interior of Tarragona Cathedral into a setting of projections, music, and emotion. Mapping at Tarragona Cathedral with a glass of cava Specifically, the new mapping at Tarragona Cathedral is a visual and sound show that begins at the rose window, continues through the organ, and culminates at the main altarpiece, combining symbolism, architecture, and a carefully chosen musical selection. The visit culminates with a glass of cava in the cloister, accompanied by an evocative play of lights. It’s the perfect ending to a cultural experience designed to move, surprise, and leave a lasting impression on every attendee. As for practical information, the experience lasts approximately 60 minutes and is suitable for all audiences. Ultimately, it’s an ideal option to enjoy alone, as a couple, with friends, or with family, as it combines Tarragona’s rich heritage with the mapping. ✨”The Path of Light” will be available from Thursday to Sunday, from July 24 to September 7, 2025. There will be four daily showings at 9 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. It’s worth noting that spaces are limited, so it is recommended to secure your ticket in advance by purchasing it on the official website of Tarragona Cathedral. In conclusion, this new experience at Tarragona Cathedral promises to be one of the standout activities of the summer in the city, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the historical heritage in the year of Tarraco25.
Espai Mammuthus
The Espai Mammuthus in La Canonja is an ideal museum proposal for a family visit, perfect for a stay or getaway to the city of Tarragona. In fact, its exhibition explores human and faunal evolution, combining digital elements with physical interaction featuring highly realistic representations of hominids, fossils, and minerals. A million years ago in La Canonja, the world was very different from today. Our ancestors shared the territory that is now Tarragona and the Costa Daurada with large mammals that have now disappeared.Thanks to their stone tools, they obtained shelter and food, and made the most of the resources the environment offered them. Mammoth and Prehistory Museum in Tarragona At the new mammoth museum, you’ll discover what this place was like before and the beings that inhabited it. Thus, you’ll learn who these humans were, how they made their tools, and to what extent they resembled us now; and how science has allowed us to gain this knowledge from the evidence found at the Barranc de la Boella site. ✅ Large format mammoth.✅ Life-size hominids.✅ Fossils of prehistoric animals.✅ Representations of prehistoric fauna.✅ Lithic industry sets (stone tools).✅ Information about the Barranc de la Boella site.✅ Interactive digital screens. Certainly, the excavations carried out by IPHES since 2007 have reinforced the scientific and heritage importance of Barranc de la Boella. Fossils of numerous mammal species and a very well-preserved set of lithic industry have been identified there, notably including large tools. ⚠️ In addition to the exhibition, Espai Mammuthus features an outdoor workshop area that is key for visitor interaction (proposals still to be defined), such as cave painting workshops or hunting-related activities. From TGNA Tarragona Apartaments, we encourage you to consider this new museum space during your visit to the Costa Daurada and to stay in one of our apartment buildings in the center of Tarragona.
TARRACO, CIVITAS VBI VER AETERNVM EST
Tarragona celebrates its 25th anniversary as a World Heritage site in 2025 with special events. From TGNA Tarragona Apartments, we want to highlight the Mediterranean and heritage importance of Tarraco, the city where spring is eternal, “TARRACO CIVITAS VBI VER AETERNVM EST”. 🏛️ What’s more, until May 25th, you have a date with Tarraco Viva, Tarragona’s Roman festival. 🏖️ Plan a getaway to Tarragona and stay in one of our 5 tourist apartment buildings in the city center. Spring with TGNA Tarragona Apartments First and foremost, it’s clear that Tarragona’s Roman heritage is one of the city’s greatest tourist attractions. It genuinely helps make Tarragona an appealing city 365 days a year, and thanks to its rich patrimonial legacy, we attract quality tourism to the Costa Daurada. However, Tarragona is a rich and vibrant city, offering theaters, concerts, shows, and excellent restaurants. These, along with its urban shopping scene and Tarragona’s beaches, make it a truly unique tourist destination. One of the strengths of TGNA buildings is having 5 apartment buildings in the center of Tarragona. These are conveniently located near our World Heritage sites, major shopping centers like El Corte Inglés and Parc Central, and the local shops along la Via T on Rambla Nova. Beaches of Tarragona Above all, Tarragona’s 13 kilometers of beaches are the city’s greatest natural attraction, the very reason tourists from all over the world come to the capital of the Costa Daurada. This spring, if you stay in one of our 88 tourist apartments in the center of Tarragona, we’ll give you a special complimentary bag from “Tarraco Scipionum Opus” or “Tarraco, civitas ubi ver aeternum est.” These bags are a perfect souvenir of your Tarragona holidays or a professional stay in Tarragona’s industry or at the Port of Tarragona.
Easter Week in Tarragona
Easter Week in Tarragona is one of the most important celebrations in Catalonia and is recognized as a local festivity of tourist interest. An event that, beyond religious devotion, fills the streets of Tarragona with a religious spiritual atmosphere that captivates both locals and visitors. Therefore, from Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, to Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, Tarragona transforms into a stage of silence, with processions and traditional liturgical acts. Procession of the Holy Burial of Tarragona The Good Friday procession, which departs at 7:30 p.m. on April 18, 2025, from the Church of Nazareth, is undoubtedly the most anticipated moment of Tarragona’s Holy Week. Definitely, more than 4,000 people, including brotherhood members and devotees, accompany the floats in one of the most important processions in the Mediterranean, and it is a living testimony of Tarragona’s history since 1550. Easter Week with TGNA Tarragona Apartments If you want to enjoy Easter Week in Tarragona, we encourage you to stay in one of the 5 apartment buildings of TGNA Apartments. Additionally, our 88 apartments in the center of Tarragona will allow you to experience the full tradition of Tarragona’s Holy Week up close, with the comfort of having your own personal space to relax. Easter Week of Tarragona program Day / Time Easter Week Place 05/04, 19.30 Viacrucis (Stations of the Cross) of the Gremi de Marejants and procession Church of Sant Pere, El Serrallo (the seafaring quarter of Tarragona) 10/04, 20.00 Viacrucis and procession of the Trinity or Gypsies Streets of the historic centre 11/04, 19.45 Divendres de Dolors by the Gremi de Pagesos procession Streets of the historic centre 12/04, 19.00 The Passion of Christ procession Church of Sant Nicolau de Bari (Pau del Protectorat street) 13/04, 17.00 Palm Sunday procession Church of Sant Joan (General Prim square) 13/04, 19.00 De la Sang viacrucis From the Church of Natzaret in Del Rei square 14/04, 19.00 Processional viacrucis Streets of the historic centre 15/04, 20.00 Dels Natzarens procession Streets of the historic centre 16/04, 19.45 Procession of the Suffering of the Virgin Mary for the Passion of Jesus Christ Church of Sant Joan (General Prim square) 17/04, 23.45 Viacrucis of the Germandat del Sant Ecce-homo From Maria Cristina avenue to Loreto Sanctuary 18/04, 6.15 Processional viacrucis Streets of the historic centre 18/04, 16.00 Collecting the floats (images and religious sculptures that interpret the Bible) From the Church of Natzaret in Del Rei square 18/04, 19.30 Procession of the Holy Burial From the Church of Natzaret in Del Rei square 19/04, 18.00 Procession of Solitude From the Church of Natzaret in Del Rei square For this reason, don’t miss the opportunity to live this unique experience and stay at TGNA Apartments, your refuge for an unforgettable Holy Week, just like being in an aparthotel or hotel in Tarragona.
Bike tour in Tarragona with Cicliste per Caso
Silvia Gottardi, from Cicliste per Caso, visited Tarragona in February 2025. Our guest was on a bike tour in bikepacking mode, following the EuroVelo 8. This route took her from Valencia to Bologna, covering 1,400 km. Silvia spent the night at TGNA Reding 22, our apartment building located at Plaça Corsini in the heart of Tarragona. To welcome her, we prepared a special appetizer, paired with Escabeces red wine from Vinyes del Tiet Pere, which was the perfect match for the occasion. Later, our guest, at the initiative of Tarragona Turisme, explored the impressive Roman Amphitheatre of Tarraco. She enjoyed the magic of Tarragona before taking a brief rest during her journey from Spain to Italy. Visit Tarragona by bike and explore its history At TGNA, Tarragona Apartaments, we welcome you by car, plane, train, boat, on foot, or by bike. Tarragona is a peaceful and welcoming city, perfect for enjoying bike tourism in the heart of the Costa Daurada. On this occasion, we suggest a simple 6 km bike route through Tarragona, available on this track on Wikiloc. This route is perfect for starting to explore the city and its surroundings in an active and sustainable way. Powered by Wikiloc At TGNA, we support sports and culture. We are proud to welcome travelers who combine sports with the discovery of our rich World Heritage, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
