TARRAGONA
YOUR NEW OPTION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
Costa Daurada:
4.9 million tourists
WELCOME TO THE COSTA DAURADA
18 million overnight stays 4.4 satisfaction rate
the exquisite
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FLAVOR OF TIME
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Main attractions and approximate times from the port
The Costa Daurada offers visitors a diverse landscape with a long coastline lapped by the sea, a warm, sunny climate and an interior dotted with sleepy villages and picturesque farmland. The beautiful golden hue of its sandy beaches, seductive landscapes, friendly people, safe environment, and wonderful cuisine all help make the Costa Daurada one of the most exceptional tourist destinations on the Mediterranean coast. 25º C
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PARKS & RESORT
GOLF COURSES
11,600 cruise passengers 20
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06-PortAventura World // 16’
2015 received: 11 calls / 25
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03-Poblet Monastery // 45’ 04-Santes Creus Monastery // 37’ 05-Vallbona de les Monges Monastery // 58’
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WINE TOURISM
97% of cruise
12-DOQ Priorat // 40’ 13-DO Tarragona // 20’ 14-DO Montsant // 40’ 15-DO Penedès // 44’ 16-DO Conca Barbera // 43’ 17-DO Terra Alta // 1h 10’
passengers say the
destination has met
AIRPORTS 18-Barcelona Airport // 54’ 19-Reus Airport // 13’
WINTER
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CISTERCIAN ROUTE
07-Lumine Golf // 19’ 08-Bonmont Golf // 32’ 09-Aigüesverds Golf // 22’ 10-Golf Costa Daurada // 16’ 11-La Graiera Golf // 32’
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SUMMER
01-Tarragona // 10’ 02-Reus // 19’
Tarragona Cruise Port Costa Daurada
TARRAGONA
BARCELONA
their expectations
TRAIN STATIONS 20-High-speed train station // 20’ 01-City train station// 8’ *Season 2015
Cala Fonda beach
ONE DAY IN TARRAGONA...
...for UNESCO heritage followers:
ARCHEOLOGICAL ENSEMBLE OF TARRACO
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Local Forum
Tarraco was the capital of the Roman empire’s largest province, Hispania Citerior, which spanned over half the Iberian Peninsula. It became a major hub and this era saw the region’s greatest urban growth.
The main aim of the Roman Route is to offer visitors the chance to experience history through the city’s major surviving monuments. These date back to the time when Tarraco was at the peak of its grandeur.
Universal Exceptional Value since 2015
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Roman aqueduct
World Heritage Site since 2000
Vaults of the Roman Circus
Roman Amphitheatre
ONE DAY IN TARRAGONA...
...for UNESCO heritage followers:
POBLET MONASTERY
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Santes Creus Monastery
Costa Daurada’s interior is home to a fascinating mystical and religious legacy. The Cistercian Route links three monasteries, a set of architectural, historical and cultural monuments of great interest from Catalonia’s illustrious medieval past.
Among these is the Poblet Monastery, which remains active even today. Nearby you can visit Montblanc, declared a Collection of Historical-Artistic Monuments in 1947, which preserves a large part of the medieval walled town.
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Vallbona de les Monges Monastery
World Heritage Site since 1991
Walls of Montblanc
Poblet Monastery
ONE DAY IN TARRAGONA...
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Traditional Mediterranean flavors and aromas are the basis of Tarragona’s cuisine.
Castells, human tower constructions, began in Tarragona and Penedès and originated from Valencian dances. Tarragona has four groups and today the city lives and breathes the casteller tower-building spirit and ambience like never before.
THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET
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ONE DAY IN TARRAGONA...
The area’s wealth of fresh ingredients, top-quality seafood, and traditional craft products provide the inspiration for an extensive list of delicious dishes. Local calçots (Catalan sweet spring onions) are sure to please during the winter season.
HUMAN TOWERS
When building castells everyone has a specific task and position, from the oldest to the youngest. If someone is missing, the tower cannot be built. A great of deal of bravery is involved too.
One of the foundations of the local culinary tradition is olive oil, which is of an exceptionally high quality and is made in the region under a Protected Designation of Origin.
Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2010
Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2010
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ONE DAY IN TARRAGONA...
...for legend followers:
MEDIEVAL LEGACY
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Cathedral interior
The city of Tarragona houses a number of monuments that pay testimony to its medieval past. Abundant remains from Roman times are complemented by and coexist alongside Tarragona’s rich medieval heritage, reaching their utmost expression in the city’s cathedral, as well as other exceptional examples of medieval art and architecture.
Strolling through the city, visitors will discover jewels like the city walls, museums, ancient structures and the remains of the Jewish Quarter – a treasure trove scattered throughout the city and its surrounding area, making visitors feel truly fortunate to have so much history right at their fingertips.
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St. Pau Chapel
The cloister
Tarragona Cathedral
ONE DAY IN TARRAGONA...
...for lovers of Modernisme:
REUS
Gaudí statue
Reus is a typical Catalan city, internationally recognized for its important Art Nouveau heritage and for its close link with the architect Antoni Gaudí, as well as being an ideal shopping destination. ·12
Reus had its moment of splendor in the 18th century, thanks to the exportation of the liquor that was produced in the city. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries some great Modernista buildings were constructed in Reus, making it the most important Modernista city in Catalonia after Barcelona.
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Vermouth of Reus
You can visit the Gaudí Centre, a modern interactive museum dedicated to the life and works of Gaudí, where the visitor can also find out more about the important architectural heritage of the city.
Gaudí Centre
Pere Mata Institute
ONE DAY IN TARRAGONA...
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PORTAVENTURA WORLD
SesamoAventura, family area
PortAventura World Parks & Resort is one of Europe’s leading holiday destinations, a unique and unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.
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PortAventura Park boasts six marvelously decorated theme areas that together create a fascinating world. There are 40 rides and up to 40 dazzling shows daily, including can-can dancing, acrobats, Polynesian tribal dances, and other incredible surprises. Caribe Aquatic Park is an amazing water park, an authentic Caribbean pirate island that will delight guests of all ages with its 16 exciting rides and slides.
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Caribe Aquatic Park
The range of entertainment on offer gets even better with performances from CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, making PortAventura World the first and only resort to host shows by the Canadian company.
Cirque du Soleil production
Shambhala
ONE DAY IN TARRAGONA...
...for families:
FERRARI LAND
Circuit
Enjoy Ferrari Land for the first time ever in Europe. 60,000 m2 of pure fun in a unique theme park that pays homage not only to the technological facet of Ferrari, but also its role as an emblem of Italian genius and the origins of the brand.
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Speed, innovation, adrenaline, leading attractions on an international scale – including Europe’s tallest and fastest vertical accelerator. Ferrari Land offers you a totally unique adventure that can only be experienced in the new PortAventura World theme park.
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Bounce-back towers
Vertical accelerator
Computer-generated image
ONE DAY IN TARRAGONA...
...for wine lovers:
6 DESIGNATIONS OF ORIGIN
Thanks to its six Designations of Origin, the Costa Daurada is home to a wide range of attractive options for touring the wine area, including winery tours, walking tours of the vineyards, festivals, wine tastings, and lunches with wine pairings. No discussion of local wine would be complete without mentioning the DOQ Priorat, one of the only two areas with this distinction in Spain.
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WINE TOURISM Designations of Origin (DO) and approximate time from the port 01-DO Tarragona // 20’ 02-DOQ Priorat // 40’ 03-DO Montsant // 40’ 04-DO Penedès & DO Cava // 44’ 05-DO Conca Barbera // 43’ 06-DO Terra Alta // 1h 10’
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ONE DAY IN TARRAGONA...
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ACTIVE TRAVELERS
The Ebro Delta is a rich and diverse region where the waters of the Ebro cross rice fields, lagoons and sand flats until finally merging into the Mediterranean Sea.
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The Costa Daurada’s excellent climate offers golfers the opportunity to enjoy their favourite sport all year round, with seven golf courses in the vicinity.
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Tarragona is ideal for doing any sport, especially watersports (sailing, windsurfing, rowing, water-skiing, scuba-diving etc.) or adventure sports (such as routes by bike, quad, segway, and climbing). In addition, the area offers many footpaths, and its incredible countryside and excellent facilities make walking trips an unforgettable experience.
Biosphere Reserve
Biosphere Reserve since 2013
Delta de l’Ebre
EXCLUSIVE FAREWELL PARTY
THANK YOU
FOR YOUR VISIT!
The fire of the Devils
Tarragona Cruise Port Costa Daurada is committed to cruise tourism, with the aim of satisfying our guests and introducing them to our most well-loved traditions.
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Whenever possible we try to give visitors a good send off with a show involving castells, human towers, or another activity typical of Tarragona.
Building the tower
The Voramar Devils of Serrallo
Castell built by the Colla Xiquets del Serrallo
TARRAGONA CRUISE PORT COSTA DAURADA
Today and the Future
INFRASTRUCTURES
CRUISE BERTHS
Quay Levante Breakwater
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· Quay length: 707 m · Max. draft: 19 m · Quay width: 17m · Night restrictions: 200 m (maximum length for night docking) · Dock height at low tide: 4.35 m · Passenger terminal available Quay Moll de Costa (city dock) · Quay length: 350 m · Max. draft: 7 m · Ship dimensions for berthing: 140 m · Private concession HARBOR Opening times: open 24 hours LOCATION Longitude: 1º 14’E Latitude: 41º 05’N
ANCHORAGE Available: yes Compulsory: no Ship tenders allowed: yes Pilotage compulsory: yes Tugs available: yes Tidal movement/range: none ACCOMMODATION Minimum ship stay: no limit Maximum ship stay: no limit
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CLEARANCE Clearance time: 30 minutes Procedures: routine control SERVICES Ship repair Bunkering Waste and rubbish disposal Sewage disposal Water supply Provisions Banking in city centre
Riviera, 2015
WIND CONDITIONS Prevailing: NW
Wind Star, 2016
Saga Pearl II, 2016
Aegean Odyssey, 2014
Azamara Quest, 2015
LEVANTE BREAKWATER BERTH
PORT TARRACO MARINA
(No length limit & passenger terminal)
(For ships ,140 m in length)
To Barcelona
TARRAGONA CRUISE PORT COSTA DAURADA
Today and the Future
INFRASTRUCTURES
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ADVANTAGES OF MOORING IN TARRAGONA Dock exclusively for cruise ships Fully accessible passenger terminal Attractive discounts on port fees Exclusive access through the outer harbor Moorings available Easy mooring operations Easy handling of administrative procedures Parking and waiting area for buses Free on-board tourist information Shuttle to city centre (if desired)
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Tarragona city centre
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Lumine Golf
To Reus
To PortAventura
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Quality Management Systems
Environmental Management
Energy Management
NEW CRUISE PIER FACILITIES FOR 2020*
Strategic location Functional cruise reception area Available for turnarounds Full services provided
Information Security Management
* Project underway, subject to variation.
Thomson Dream, 2015
Cruise Terminal
Sea Cloud II, 2016
FOR MORE INFORMATION www.tarragonacruiseport.com cruises@porttarragona.cat
Images courtesy of Alberich Fotògrafs, Joan Capdevila, Manel R. Granell, Rafael López-Monné, Rafa Pérez, Santi Grimau / Patronat Municipal de Turisme de Tarragona, Carina Roig / Patronat de Turisme de la Diputació de Tarragona, Consell Comarcal Conca de Barberà, Carles Fargas / Reus Promoció, Patronat de Turisme de Terres de l’Ebre, PortAventura, Lumine Mediterrànea Beach&Golf Community, Vinícola de Nulles, Pep Escoda, Marc Gasch, Calsots.com. Published in July 2016.