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Tarragona - Location:  Tarragona is located on the Mediterranean coast, 60 miles southwest of Barcelona, Spain, in the region of Catalonia. While ealier settlements may have inhabited the area, the first occupation of Tarragona is attributed to Gneus Scipio, who founded a Roman military camp here in 218 B.C. It grew quickly and was named a colony of Rome in 45 B.C. by Julius Ceasar. Tarragona is considered the most important Roman town in Spain. Tarragona - Population:  Tarragona has about 110,000 people. Tarragona - Getting There by Train:  The Tarragona train station is in the Plaza Pedrera. There are 8 trains a day to and from Madrid, and many to Barcelona, just up the coast, about an hour and a half away. The station at Tarragona is close to the port and to the main street, the Rambla Nova. Turn right out of the station and go up the hill; there are several hotels on this end of the Rambla. Staying in Tarragona:  Look for a hotel near the sea, where the Rambla dead-ends. We stayed at the Hotel Lauria at Rambla Nova 20, and found it comfortable, centrally located, and air conditioned for 64 Euros a double in high season 2003. Tarragona Cuisine:  Think seafood, nuts, onions, tomatoes, oil and garlic. Romesco sauce is a product of this area. Tapas are plentiful in the Rambla Nova area, as well as the interesting Placa de la Font, which you'll find loaded with cafes and restaurants, the place to head on your early evening stroll. Tarragona is know for its fine wine as well. Tarragona Beaches and Naturism:  Tarragona is the main city on the Costa Dorada. There are many beaches and coves nearby. Todotown has a review of beaches in or near Tarragona. Playa El Torn is where you can get naked and sunburned in public. Tarragona Closing Days:  Unless quiet is your ultimate goal, don't go for a day trip to Tarragona on Monday--everything is closed. Tarragona Attractions:   Amfiteatre Romà - The Roman Amphitheater is located seaside, just off the Rambla Nova. Cathedral - At Tarragona's apex sits the 12th century cathedral. Inside is the Museu Diocesà, with a collection of Catalán art you can visit for 2.40 Euros. The Archaeological Museum - At Plaça del Rei 5, overlooking the sea. Free on Tuesdays. Museu Necròpolis - The Necropolis Museum outside town that's one of the most important Christian burial sites in Spain, used in the 3-5th centuries. Tarragona Notes: You'll find some interesting bars and seafood restaurants in the Port area near the marina. I also heartily recommend the Placa de la Font area for its lively cafe and tapas scene. Remember that Spaniards eat dinner very late in the evening. Often 9pm is a bit early for eating. Tarragona, besides being a fine city peppered with Roman ruins and good restaurants, is a relatively innexpensive place to stay while visiting Catalonia. You can get to Barcelona in about an hour and a half, although it's quite a walk from the Barcelona station to the Gothic Quarter--you can take a bus or cab. Building human pyramids is a Catalonian sport. Castellers have been building human pyramids here, some as high as 5 story buildings, for hundreds of hears. You can see them in action in Tarragona during the Sant Magi festival in mid-August. Jill Yesko has written an excellent article about this phenomenon called Castells in Spain in Away.com. You'll see pictures commemorating the Castellers in our photo gallery. For a virtual visit of Tarragona, see our Tarragona Picture Gallery .        Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. 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Google Directory - Regional > South America > Argentina > Travel and Tourism > Travel Guides Directory Help Search only in Travel Guides Search the Web Travel Guides Regional > South America > Argentina > Travel and Tourism > Travel Guides Go to Directory Home Related Category: Regional > South America > Travel and Tourism > Travel Guides (36) Web Pages Viewing in Google PageRank order View in alphabetical order Argentina Secretariat of Tourism and Sport - http://www.turismo.gov.ar/ Official government site provides information about tourist services, attractions, travel agencies and authorities. [English, Portuguese, Spanish] Argentour - http://www.argentour.com/ Includes argentinean history, economy, national emblems, culture, tango, people, music, geography, tourism, trips and weather. Lonely Planet - World Guide: Argentina - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south_america/argentina/ Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country. US State Department - Argentina Consular Information Sheet - http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1130.html Offers Background Notes and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport. Argentrip.com - http://www.argentrip.com Online travel guide, with descriptions of the main touring attractions for travelers and information about how to visit them. Argentina On View - http://www.argentinaonview.com Directory with tourist and general information, whose mission is to promote the tourism in Argentina. Discovery Falklands - http://www.discoveryfalklands.com Tourism site about Falkland Islands. Tourist places and battlefield sites. Patagonia in focus - http://www.patagoniainfocus.com.ar Offers journeys across patagonia by expert outfitters and professional photographers. Information about itinerarys, rates, departure dates and guides. Columbus Guides - World Travel Guide: Argentina - http://www.wtgonline.com/data/arg/arg.asp Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements. About.Com - Argentina - http://gosouthamerica.about.com/cs/argentina/ Accommodations, photos, sightseeing, geography, art and entertainment, sports and recreation, information and links, primarily for visitors. iExplore Community - Argentina - http://community.iexplore.com/planning/journalRegion.asp?LocationID=109 Adventure and experiential travel agency provides traveller-written journals, travel reviews and photos. Argentina Travel Notes - http://www.travelnotes.org/LatinAmerica/Argentina/index.htm Multimedia guide, with information about the country and links related resources. Argentina for Tourists - http://www.sapiensman.com/austral/travel/ Geography and pictures of travel destinations in the varied climatic regions of the country. Holidays trip report - http://www.caracara.org/birding/archi00/intro.html A brief summary of the trip to Chile and Argentina. Fernande Croisires - http://www.fernandexp.com A depth visit of Tierra de Fuego, Cape Horn, chilean channels, Antarctic peninsula and South Giorgia. The Center for Argentina Tourism - http://www.argentina-tourism.com Offers related information and services, including areas of flyfishing and adventure tourism. Buenos Aires City Guide - http://www.bytargentina.com/guia/english/center.htm Includes general information on Buenos Aires, its neighborhoods, lodging, cinemas, cultural centers, theatres, and related topics. Discovering Argentina - http://milahribar.tripod.com/argentina.htm Travelers info, geografic distribution, country profile, natural beauties and general links. Worldsurface Argentina Guide - http://www.worldsurface.com/browse/location-country.asp?locationid=24 A travellers guide, including stories, local guides and tours, visas and passports, health advice, festivals, cost of travelling and recommendations on when to go, how to get there and how to get around. Away - http://www.away.com/places/south_america/argentina/index.html Includes information about Patagonia, national parks, skiing, adventure travel, outdoor recreation, vacation packages, travel articles and search engine. Argentina useful info - http://www.travel2argentina.itgo.com Argentina hot spots, must see activities. A Buenos Aires City Guide, pictures and travel tips. Tourism - http://www.internationalspecialreports.com/theamericas/00/argentina/tourism/ An overview of Argentina destinations for the most discerning tourist. Discovering Argentina - http://naturarte.htmlplanet.com Describes different places in Argentina that are interesting to be visited for travelers who are arriving to this country for occasional reasons. TravelGIS.com for Argentina - http://www.TravelGIS.com/ar/ Travel guide for the country and its major cities with maps and online reservation for hotels. Las Gaviotas - http://www.lasgaviotas.com.ar Located in the Argentinean coast offers information about accommodations, gastronomy and maps. Wordtravels Argentina - http://wordtravels.com/Travelguide/Countries/Argentina/ Basic guide featuring an overview and description of some locations. Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web. 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Spain Map - Map of Spain and Travel Resources  You are here: About > Travel > Europe for Visitors > European Travel Maps > Maps of Spain > Spain Map - Map of Spain and Travel Resources Travel Go Europe Essentials European Vacation Planning Map Europe Travel 101 - Before you Go European Distances The Best of Europe European Photo Gallery Articles & Resources Europe Travel Planning What to do In Europe Lodging - Hotels and More European Travel Maps Sex and Nudism Travel Photography Transportation Benelux Countries France Germany Austria Switzerland Greece Italy and Malta Travel Info Scandinavian Travel Spain and Portugal United Kingdom and Ireland Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Italy Travel Guidebooks Europe Travel Guidebooks German Travel Guidebooks Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Europe for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Europe for Visitors Spain Map and Travel Essentials Information you need to know about visiting Spain You are Here Home Europe Map Map of Spain and Travel Resources Spain Map - Spain Travel Resources Map of Spain © 2003 by James Martin, licensed to About (Map Notes: Spanish Cities in brown have detailed travel information on this site. Cities on the map which have link categories to tourism information are in black.) Destinations in Spain Asturias and Cantabria Asturias and Cantabria -Map and Guide to Spain's Undiscovered North Coast - Prehistoric Cave Country. Barcelona, Spain Barcelona City Profile Merida, Spain Merida Travel Planner - great Roman ruinsand tapas on the route between Lisbon and Madrid. Pamplona, Spain (Basque Country) PamplonaSpain and the Running of the Bulls Peñafiel, Spain Peñafiel Spain and the Ribera del Duero Wine Region - See one of Spain's mostinteresting castle. Salamanca, Spain Salamanca Travel Essentials and City Profile - Salamanca is one of my favorite cities featuring a fantasticPlaza Major. Segovia, Spain Segovia Travel Planer interesting citymakes a great day trip from Madrid. Tarragona, Spain Tarragona Spain Visitors Guide - Near enough to Barcelona to make either city aday trip. For more destinations in Spain, see: Madrid Travel Guide Spain Travel Directory Cities and Islands of Spain Travel Directory Maps of Spain Spain Regional Map - a map showing the regions of Spain and resources for that region. Good for choosing a general destination rather than a city or for learning more about Spain.. Spain - Rail Map showing major Spanish cities on the rail lines. You'll alsofind information links to pertinent train information. A Traveler's Geography of Spain - Map and Resources Find out about the Geography of Spain as well as intersting travel destinations emphasizing the natural history of Spain. Spain in Pictures Spain Picture Gallery Barcelona, Spain Picture Gallery Spain - Weather Spain enjoys a moderate climate. In Bilbao, for example, the average temperature varies from 49 degrees F in January to 70 in August. For an overview of temperaturesthroughout the year in some of Spain's cities, see GeographyIQ . For current Spanish Weather, see the Weather Underground . Spain - Transportation Spain is served by an extensive rail system. See our railmap for the major routes and train information. There is no national bus service in Spain. Many small cities in Spain have access to the larger cities through a local bus system. Routes and Timetables for the local busses are found at bus stations and stops. You can buy a ticket on the bus or in advance from tobacco shops (estancos). The two largest Bus companies serving Spain are Autocares Julia and Eurolines . Spain - Eating in Spanish Restaurants In the summer,Spanish eating habits can be dauntingfor the tourist, especially one just arriving from overseas. Lunch and dinner are served later here than in the rest of Europe, restaurants often opening as late as 3pm for lunch and 8 or 9pm for dinner. Many restaurants in metropolitan areas have started to cater to the overseas crowd and offer continuous opening hours. The traditional remedy for the lateness of meals was to eat small plates called tapas at bars that were open all day, either as a way to keep hunger away until the restaurants opened or to make a whole meal out of appetizers--not a bad wayto go. Bellying up to a Tapas bar is a great way to meet people. Many travelers report not finding enough vegetables in restaurants to keep them happy. This is not the case when you eat meals in people's homes--it's a quirk of the restaurant system. See Eating in Spain for more. Dont expect to find No Smoking sections in restaurants or bars. Tipping in Spanish Restaurants Meals includea service charge, but tipping is common. 10% is a substantial tip. Accommodations in Spain Spain has a wide range of accommodations. There are usually hotels near train stations, somebudget, a few seedy. You may inspect a hotel before committing to it. Hotels in spain are classified by stars according to their facilities and not necessarily their charm. For more on the hotel rating system, see our article: Hotels and their Star Ratings . An excellent glossary of Spanish Accommodation terms is found on John Ross' Spain and Portugal for Visitors Site . Language in Spain The language spoken in Spain is Spanish. However, there are variants spoken that include Euskara, spoken in the basque regions; Catalan, spoken in parts of Spain, Andorra, France and Sardinia; Galician, and other languages. An excellent discussion of these is provided by Gerald Erichsen in his article: Spain'sLinguistic Diversity . Foreign Languages for the Tourist gives a list of resources for learning just enough language to get along. Page two of that article is an account of going to language school in Perugia, Italy. I recommend undertaking such an experience in Spain if you're interested in the Spanish language and people. There is a good list of Spanish Language Schools here . Currency in Spain Spain uses the Euro--Symbol . At the time the Euro came into use, its value was setto 166.386 Spanish Pesetas. [ more on the Euro ] Spain - Siesta! The siesta period is from 1:30 to 4:30. Stores close but restaurants stay open in the lateafternoon, closing usually at 4:30. From James Martin , Your Guide to Europe for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Advertisement Most Popular Europe Map - Distances Between Cities in Western Europe Europe's Best Nudist Beaches Europe Picture Galleries Italy Pictures Europe Travel 101 - Before You Travel to Europe for the Firs... 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