Tarragona's beaches are renowned for their extremely fine, golden sand—hence the region’s name, “Costa Daurada”, which means "Golden Coast" in Catalan.

Tarragona's Beaches

The beaches in Tarragona are renowned for their extremely fine and golden sand, and for the very mild slope, which allows walking in the water or swimming out to 200 metres from the beach line. Its privileged geographic location provides a mild climate and a perfect excuse to visit all year.

A traditionally seafaring city graced with a pleasant, mild climate, Tarragona is an ideal place to engage in any sport and, in particular, water sports. – © Alberich Fotografs / Tarragona Tourist Board

The region is recognised each year through the Blue Flags earned by the city beaches and by the environmental protection afforded to ecological beaches. – © Alberich Fotografs / Tarragona Tourist Board

Another major draw for visitors to Tarragona is the city's 15-kilometre coastline, which is dotted with multiple beaches and easily-accessible, alluring coves with crystalline waters. – © Alberich Fotografs / Tarragona Tourist Board

The mild climate means the water is perfect for swimming from June to September, and sun-lovers can lie out or simply stroll along the coast practically all year round. – © Alberich Fotografs / Tarragona Tourist Board

A traditionally seafaring city graced with a pleasant, mild climate, Tarragona is an ideal place to engage in any sport and, in particular, water sports. – © Alberich Fotografs / Tarragona Tourist Board

Tarragona's 15-kilometre coastline is another major tourism draw. Dotted with easily-accessible, alluring coves with crystalline waters, the gem to any stay here are beaches, which give the area its name: “Costa Daurada,” or "Golden Coast," in Catalan.

The mild climate means the water is perfect for swimming from June to September, and sun-lovers can lie out or simply stroll along the coast all year round. The beaches and coves of the Costa Daurada have long, gradual slopes. Consequently, wading and swimming poses no risk. Simply take basic precautions, such as checking the weather forecast beforehand or making sure that the Red Cross has not raised a yellow or red flag, which would mean that the sea is rough.

Your comfort at the beach is further ensured by a wide array of services, ranging from maintenance teams to regular water and sand analyses to restaurants to hammock and sport equipment rentals. The Municipal Sport Council also organises numerous sport activities in summer. This comprehensive offer is recognised each year through the Blue Flags earned by the city beaches and by the environmental protection afforded to ecological beaches.

Tarragona also has two well-conserved areas, which are protected by law.

The Punta de la Móra Nature Reserve (PEIN, in Catalan) is home to several types of flora. You will find Kermes oaks, fan palms, junipers, white pines, and stone pines. In the water, several types of seaweed thrive alongside a prairie of Neptune grass—a plant that offers sustenance to a wide variety of fish.

At the Gaià River Delta Nature Reserve and Tamarit Beach, over 80 different bird species have been identified. The inland area contains a coastal forest dominated by poplars that gradually give way to beds of reeds as they approach the shore. Today a reforesting effort is underway to repopulate the area with native tree species, such as the black poplar and willow. These areas offer a variety of routes and educational activities aimed at associations, groups, primary and secondary schools, and universities to help them discover the nature reserve's many fascinating features.

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