Christmas in Tarragona with TGNA
Christmas arrives in Tarragona, and the city center transforms into a magical place, full of lights, colors, and family activities. From Rambla Nova, where the Christmas tree is located, the lights spread to every corner of the city. Each shop, every stall at the fair, and even the five apartment buildings TGNA are filled with a Christmas atmosphere. Christmas with the family in Tarragona Tarragona offers Christmas activities for the whole family. The Royal Warehouse, the Christmas Park, and visits to the nativity scenes at the Biblical Museum and Merceria are perfect for enjoying a festive day. The Parc Central, les Gavarres, and El Corte Inglés experience a surge in commercial activity from December through the January sales. The city’s commercial activity is complemented by a local gastronomic offer, including typical Christmas dishes such as escudella, carn d’olla, and cannelloni from the Central Market, like those from Can Bertran or Virgili. You will also find bakeries around the Central Market offering turrons and neules, as well as traditional bakeries like Tarraconense or Velvet with their Roscón de Reyes. Christmas performances and concerts in Tarragona The Christmas performances and concerts complete Tarragona’s holiday agenda. From choirs to live performances at the Tarragona Cathedral, the city becomes a cultural hub to experience a complete Christmas celebration. This Christmas, TGNA, Tarragona Apartaments, is waiting for you with open arms so you can enjoy its traditions, Christmas lights, and many family activities. Christmas Agenda in Tarragona 2025 📅 Date / Time 🎄 Christmas Activities 📍 Location 04/12/2025 – 24/12/2025 Christmas Market Rambla Nova – Teresianas section 15/12/2025, 11:00 Caga Tió (Pooping Log) Plaça Corsini 20/12/2025, 17:00 Family bubble show Plaça Corsini 20/12/2025, 20:00 Christmas organ concert Tarragona Cathedral 21/12/2025, 11:00 Caga Tió Plaça del Fòrum 23/12/2025, 11:00 Caga Tió Rambla Nova – Metropol Theatre section 23/12/2025, 18:00 The Magic of Christmas Rambla Nova – Banco de España section 24/12/2025, 23:00 Song of the Sibyl Tarragona Cathedral 27-28/12/2025, 18:30 Els Pastorets de Tarragona Teatre Tarragona 30/12/2025, 11:45 Children’s New Year’s Eve Plaça Corsini 31/12/2025, 10:00 Man of the Noses parade Starting from Casa de la Festa 31/12/2025, 13:00 San Silvestre swim Platja del Miracle 31/12/2025, 17:15 San Silvestre race Llotja de Pescadors (Serrallo) 31/12/2025, 23:00 New Year’s Eve party Plaça Corsini 03-04/01/2026, 18:30 Els Pastorets de la Salle Teatre Tarragona 05/01/2026, 19:00 Three Kings Parade From Plaça dels Infants to Plaça de la Font
Franz Schubert Filharmonia in Tarragona
The Franz Schubert Filharmonia kicks off its 13th season at Tarragona Theatre, establishing itself as one of Catalonia’s leading symphonic ensembles and celebrating its twentieth anniversary. This year, the new season presents a cycle of nine concerts exploring a symphonic repertoire from the 19th and 20th centuries, featuring top-tier international conductors and soloists. As a special note, six members of the TGNA Tarragona Apartaments team and collaborators enjoyed the season’s opening concert live. For upcoming performances, we will distribute tickets to our clients, closest collaborators, and the TGNA team, as a testament to our commitment to culture and the city of Tarragona. Concert Cycle at Tarragona’s Theatre Schedule Concert Technical notes October 16, 2025, 8:00 PM Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique” – Tchaikovsky Balance between lyricism and dramatic tension; expressive use of timbre and orchestral contrasts. December 11, 2025, 8:00 PM Symphony No. 2 – Mahler Monumental structure and harmonic density; constant dialogue between winds and strings. December 11, 2025, 8:00 PM Piano Concerto No. 2 – Rachmaninoff, with Anna Fedorova Formal breadth and dialogue between orchestral sections with surprising harmonies. January 4, 2026, 6:00 PM The Nutcracker and Swan Lake – Tchaikovsky Colorful orchestration and oriental motifs evoking exoticism and musical narrative. January 16, 2026, 8:00 PM An American Dream: Glass & Bernstein Contrast between repetitive minimalism (Glass) and Bernstein’s orchestral richness. February 10, 2026, 8:00 PM Piano Concerto No. 1 – Chopin Pure romanticism: melodic expressiveness and balance between piano and orchestra. March 21, 2026, 8:00 PM Symphony “The Great” – Schubert Formal breadth and dialogue between orchestral sections with surprising harmonies May 15, 2026, 8:00 PM Symphony No. 5 – Tchaikovsky Melodic power and dynamic contrasts; prominent role for the brass. June 2, 2026, 8:00 PM Scheherazade – Rimsky-Korsakov Colorful orchestration and oriental motifs evoking exoticism and musical narrative. TGNA – Franz Schubert Filharmonia Collaboration TGNA is honored to be an official collaborator of the Franz Schubert Filharmonia for the 2025-2026 season. We are particularly excited to host the orchestra at the TGNA Reding 22 building, which will serve as a long-term residence during their performances at Tarragona’s Theatre. This collaboration reaffirms our commitment to culture, music, and the city. Additionally, our TGNA Llúria 11 and TGNA Rambla 68 buildings, located near Tarragona’s Theatre, allow you to enjoy a getaway in the capital of the Costa Daurada and experience the finest symphonic music without leaving the heart of Tarragona.
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.
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.
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.
