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.
Tarragona city, an Internationally recognized tourist destination
The city of Tarragona has experienced constant tourism growth in the last two years, with a notable increase in travelers and overnight stays in hotels, campsites, cruise passengers, and apartments in Tarragona. According to the latest 2024 data provided by public organizations such as the National Institute of Statistics, the number of travelers in tourist establishments in Tarragona has reached 563,862, a 3.36% increase compared to the previous year. The number of overnight stays in 2024 has been 1,653,741, also including these four types of establishments, with a growth of 5.46%. These figures also reflect the growing appeal of Tarragona as an international and year-round tourist destination. In addition, the average length of stay has seen a slight increase of 2.03% compared to 2023, reaching an average of 2.93 nights per traveler, mainly due to the growth in stays at campsites and apartments. Apartments in Tarragona as a Driving Force in the Tourist Destination In fact, one of the most significant developments of 2024 has been the remarkable growth of tourist apartments in Tarragona. This sector has experienced significant expansion, reaching 100,213 overnight stays recorded last year, partly thanks to the collaboration of TGNA Tarragona Apartaments as a new data provider for various public organizations. This technical contribution from the various apartment buildings associated with the Federation of Hospitality Business Associations of the Province of Tarragona has allowed for better sector monitoring and a significant increase in the visibility of tourist statistics in the city of Tarragona. However, it is important to note that the number of tourist rental properties marketed in Tarragona city is 733 establishments and 3,362 beds as of November 2024. This confirms the desired effect by the Generalitat of Catalonia resulting from the application of Decree Law 3/2023, dated November 7, regarding urgent measures for the urban planning regime of tourist rental properties. Tarragona city continues to strengthen its position as a top destination in Catalan tourism, with a strong boost in the tourist apartment sector in Tarragona.
Calçotada in Tarragona
When the winter cold arrives, between January and April, it’s calçots season in Tarragona. It’s the time to enjoy a traditional calçotada. Whether with family, friends, or colleagues, this gastronomic experience is one of the most anticipated in Catalonia. At TGNA, Tarragona Apartments, we know how to stand out from any hotel in Tarragona and offer you the opportunity to enjoy a truly special calçotada on one of the terraces of our apartments in the center of Tarragona. Discovering Tarragona means immersing yourself in its history, gastronomy, and local traditions. Seafood dishes like suquet de peix from the Serrallo or the calçotada with romesco sauce are a must to experience our cuisine. Similarly, the Camp de Tarragona is the true pantry of the city. The best ingredients for our restaurants are produced here. Thanks to our local commerce, Tarragona enjoys high-quality fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat. A real luxury for lovers of fine cuisine. Calçotada in an apartment in Tarragona At TGNA, Tarragona Apartments, we want you to feel at home. That’s why we offer you a gastronomic journey into the Mediterranean essence of Tarragona. We encourage you to enjoy a calçotada on the terrace of one of our apartments in the center of Tarragona. You can choose between TGNA Llúria 11, Reding 22, Rambla 68, or Cervantes 8. Although it may seem complicated, organizing a calçotada in Tarragona is easy. You just need to know where to buy cooked calçots or where to go to a specialized restaurant. To prove it, we held a small calçotada on the interior terrace of TGNA Cervantes 8 and bought a bundle of 25 cooked calçots for €7.50 at Calçots Santacreu. We accompanied this delicious calçotada with a romesco sauce from Fruits S&P and a Camí de la Font wine from Vinyes del Tiet Pere. A true celebration of Mediterranean flavors. IGP calçots de Valls First of all, it should be noted that the calçotada was born at the end of the 19th century in Valls, thanks to a farmer named Xat de Benaiges. One day, to change his usual lunch, he decided to eat some grilled onions, which eventually became a typical dish of Catalan popular cuisine. Tarragona is a city full of history, where visitors are captivated by its ancient urban center and its rich Mediterranean side. In Tarragona, you can explore the city center, shop at the Mercat de Bonavista, or take a walk to the Tamarit Castle, passing by the calçots planted in the Hortes de Ferran along the way. Near Tarragona, we find some of the best producers of IGP Calçots de Valls from Horta Blanch. With over 30 years of experience, they cultivate the finest calçots in Catalonia, available at their shop, greengrocers, and supermarkets in Altafulla and Tarragona. Cooked calçots to take away in Tarragona In Sant Salvador, near the Tarragona petrochemical complex, we find the family-owned company Calçots Santacreu, specialized in the cultivation and cooking of calçots to take away. They offer excellent quality at reasonable prices. In Tarragona, it’s common to buy cooked calçots and finish the meal by grilling meat, a convenient option for families and groups of friends. You can also find cooked calçots at the greengrocer El Racó del Pagès, in the Vall de l’Arrabassada, and at the shop El Corral de Boscos, specializing in homemade food to take away. Calçotada at restaurants in Tarragona In the Serrallo neighborhood of Tarragona, Restaurant Varadero offers a taste of calçots all year round, while Mas Roselló Restaurant and Piticuixa Restaurant offer a seasonal calçotada menu, with a usual price range of €40-50 per person. For an authentic calçotada, the best option is to visit El Trull Restaurant, a small establishment offering Catalan cuisine and grilled dishes on Via Augusta, recently awarded as the best traditional dish on the show Joc de Cartes. In addition to the more classic options, it’s worth highlighting the restaurants located in the industrial zones of Tarragona. Restaurants Molina and El Gordo 2 offer daily menus at competitive prices and, during the winter, they serve grilled dishes and… calçots. Romesco sauce recipe for calçotada Finally, we would like to highlight that every city center has a library, and our TGNA Cervantes 8 building is next to the Tarragona Library, which has over 175 years of history. Taking advantage of its proximity, we visited the first floor of the library and consulted their Catalan cuisine recipe book. In this way, we’re sharing a romesco sauce (salvitxada) recipe, perfect to accompany the calçots of the season. Ingredients: Preparation: first you will have to soak the nyoras and then you will have to separate the flesh from the skin. Second, you need to scale and peel the garlic and tomatoes. Finally, all the ingredients must be brought together to grind them with an electric arm. Comments: the amount of oil or vinegar can vary depending on the taste of each person and there is the possibility of adding a little mint to flavor the sauce. The romesco sauce and the calçot sauce are not quite the same. Uses: The dried fruit will stand out quite a bit in the sauce, so it pairs well with grilled or roasted vegetables, any blue or white fish cooked the same way or even steamed, seafood, and also cold meats. However, calçots, as the name suggests, are the most suitable vegetables to enjoy with this sauce. Just be careful with the amount of chili you add, depending on who will be using it. Map of calçotades in Tarragona
New Olive Oil Festival in Tarragona
It’s autumn — the season for mushrooms, chestnuts, new wine, and fresh olive oil. In Tarragona, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the New Olive Oil Festival of the Siurana PDO, where you can taste recently pressed olive oil, one of our true culinary delights. First pressed olive oil, also known as unfiltered extra virgin olive oil, is a fresh, cold-pressed product. It has an intense flavor that captivates lovers of fine cuisine. If you want to experience this product at its best, the New Olive Oil Festival in Tarragona is a must-visit event in the Camp de Tarragona, held on the last weekend of November. The event takes place in Corsini Square, near the TGNA Reding 22 building. During the festival, you can taste olive oil from various cooperatives and brands associated with the Siurana PDO.. Discover Tarragona: a journey through flavors and history. The local cooperatives of the Siurana PDO present their oils at various stalls, allowing visitors to compare the flavors of the harvest from each village. After tasting the olive oil, you can purchase a bottle in sizes such as 1 liter, 2 liters, or 5 liters, at an approximate price of €11 per liter. Tarragona offers a wide variety of local, km0 products, and this festival is not only an opportunity to taste the new olive oil, but also to support local producers. At the Tarragona Central Market, you’ll find local fruits and vegetables, Tarragona’s blue fish, and artisanal cured meats — perfect to pair with Tarragona’s olive oil. Oil of the First Press: A Culinary Experience in Tarragona Strolling through Tarragona is a way to discover the city’s authentic flavors. From the apartment buildings of TGNA, you just need to walk along the Rambla Nova to reach the Mediterranean Balcony. Finally, from TGNA Tarragona Apartments, we took the opportunity to purchase a bottle of Antara first-press olive oil from the Coselva cooperative. This oil, smooth and intensely aromatic, is perfect when paired with a good slice of organic bread from Forn Andreu, drizzled with fresh tomato, creating an irresistible combination So, with this first-press olive oil, we prepared a delicious autumn appetizer in one of the TGNA Reding 22 apartments. Paired with fuet from Casa Pladevall, tomatoes from Manoli, and a white wine from the Tarragona D.O., we enjoyed a truly flavorful gastronomic experience.
Apartments with terrace in Tarragona by TGNA
Tarragona, la capital de la Costa Daurada, és coneguda pel seu ric llegat romà i la seva essència mediterrània. Els 5 edificis d’apartaments amb terrassa de TGNA són la millor opció per gaudir de la teva estada a casa nostra. In fact, the apartments of TGNA, Tarragona Apartaments, are designed to offer you a modern and functional space, with options on the ground floor and penthouses, all featuring an exterior terrace. This private space is ideal for enjoying a meal with friends or family, or simply relaxing in a comfortable and exclusive environment. In addition, the apartments are fully equipped with all amenities. This ensures a pleasant stay in Tarragona, with all services just a stone’s throw away. Apartment buildings close to Tarragona’s main monuments The TGNA apartments are strategically located, close to the city’s main tourist attractions. For example, Tgna Reial 1 and Tgna Cervantes 8 are just a few minutes away from the Theatre of Tarraco, while Tgna Reding 22 and Tgna Rambla 68 are very close to the Forum of the Colony. In addition, this November 2024, we are opening a new apartment building, Tgna Llúria 11, which features 9 units and a prime location just steps from the Roman Circus and the Roman Amphitheatre. Thus, we encourage you to hop on the tourist train to explore the most emblematic sites of Tarragona. A comfortable and fun way to discover the city! 1, 2, or 3-bedroom apartments in the center of Tarragona. One of the features that makes our 1, 2, or 3-bedroom apartments in the center of Tarragona unique is their private terrace. This way, you can enjoy a book from La Capona or relax with a glass of wine from the D.O. Tarragona, in an exclusive and tranquil setting. Enjoy your holiday in Tarragona with TGNA In summary, whether for vacation or business, staying in one of our apartments with a private terrace will allow you to explore the city with comfort and tranquility. In conclusion, with your terrace, you can experience your stay in Tarragona in a comfortable and relaxing way, enjoying everything the city has to offer, both by day and by night.
All Saints Day in Tarragona with TGNA
Every year, is celebrated All Saints Day in Tarragona, a tradition that combines the remembrance of our ancestors with the tasting of artisanal products like panellets, chestnuts, and mistela. This festivity is a perfect opportunity to connect with local culture and enjoy the delights the city has to offer. En aquest context, els carrers de Tarragona s’omplen de parades de castanyes torrades gestionades pels estudiants dels instituts de la ciutat . Així doncs, els nostres hostes i amics de TGNA, Tarragona Apartaments, poden gaudir d’aquest deliciós producte, calent i acabat de fer. És una tradició popular que no es pot passar per alt durant aquesta època de l’any. The best panellets for All Saints Day in Tarragona Moreover, panellets hold a prominent place in the All Saints Day festival in Tarragona. The city’s bakeries offer a wide variety of these traditional sweets, which have evolved over time. Incorporating new flavors like coconut, quince paste, almond, and chocolate, panellets have become a delicious must-have for All Saints Day. We encourage you to practice responsible consumption by visiting a local bakery to enjoy a small taste of the sweet delight that are panellets. This way, you will not only enjoy a delicious experience close to our apartment buildings, such as TGNA Cervantes 8, but you will also support local artisanal products and gain a better understanding of the local culture. Specifically, if you head to the Central Market of Tarragona, you will find Forn de la Paquita, where you can buy delicious handmade panellets. Their quality and flavor make it worth visiting this bakery during these days of remembrance (All Saints Day) and celebration (Halloween). In conclusion, enjoying a good panellet is an experience you can’t miss. Take this opportunity to immerse yourself in the tradition of All Saints Day in Tarragona and taste the best sweets the city has to offer! Because at TGNA, Tarragona Apartments, we want you to feel at home.
