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Fernando and Ana is the couple behind the Instagram profile @anafurgo. A couple who love the freedom of traveling on their own. And so much so that they have ended up traveling 28 countries with a minifurge, and another 10 according to whether they were caught on a motorcycle, public transport or rental car. Not bad right?
In their Instagram profile you will find information about curious places that they discover on their travels, overnight stays that they liked and also things related to their hobbies, such as going to the forest and collecting mushrooms, gastronomy or dancing.
It really is one of those instagram profiles that inspire the traveler and contribute to the world of caravanning and campering. Traveling by van is cool and they show you.
If you want to know more about traveling by van for an adventurer couple, do not hesitate to meet them and follow them on Instagram, you will love them!
Tarragona by motorhome or van: UNESCO World Heritage Site, quiet beaches and nearby attractions
We propose a getaway and route through the province of Tarragona by motorhome or van. Where to visit a city with a Roman archaeological site declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco and where tranquility and good weather usually accompany the traveler around its villages of great heritage and culture among beautiful beaches.
Visit Tarragona city
For the first contact with the province of Tarragona by motorhome or camper, we invite you to enter its capital and city. For this we recommend you take a walk through its Rambla to start the route.
The Balcony to the Mediterranean
We can start the route through Tarragona city in the statue dels castellers and climb to the balcony of the Mediterranean. There, we must “touch iron” that is, touch the railing of the iron balcony, since tradition says that brings luck.
Roman heritage
From there, we can make the first visits to the Roman heritage that Tarragona offers us, such as the amphitheater, ramparts and Roman circus.
On the outskirts, you can also visit the Roman aqueduct or "Pont del Diable", the Roman quarry of "El Mèdol" or the "Torre dels escipions", free and open access.
Tarragona old town
The city also has a very beautiful old town where we recommend seeing the Cathedral, el Praetori and visit one of their manor houses and “Casa Canals” or the “Casa Castellarnau”.
The Beaches of Tarragona city and surroundings
The beach that is closest to the center of the city of Tarragona is the Miracle beach. Pero on the outskirts, we can find other beaches, very quiet and familiar, away from the hustle and bustle of the most touristy beaches of the Costa Dorada and usually frequented by locals: the Arrabassada beach, Savinosa, Cala Romana, Playa Larga or Playa de la Mora.
Walking through the forest of the marquise, you can get one of the more hidden beaches: it is Cala fonda, known as Waikiki. Although it is very beautiful, access is not very easy. There and on the flat Rock, nudism is practiced.
Other nearby towns and places of interest in the province of Tarragona by motorhome or camper
As you can see, the municipality of Tarragona offers many options, but if you have more desire to stay in the area, we recommend other interesting places that are a few kilometers from the capital and that you should not miss on a route through the province of Tarragona by motorhome or camper.
The beautiful old town of Altafulla, the spectacular CTamarit Shipyard next to the beach, the picturesque Roc de Sant Gaieta, go through the "Arc de Berà" a Roman arch at the foot of the road, and visit the castle-monastery of Sant Miquel d'Escornalbou, where you must discover if something or someone is watching you.
What to eat in Tarragona
As for the food of the province of Tarragona, there are several options, such as the calçots and their romesco sauce, which you can try in almost all restaurants, especially in season (January-March approximately).
The rice (especially galleys or soups) and the noodles they are also well known in coastal areas.
And for a quick meal, we recommend the recapte coca, that you can find in many bakeries at affordable prices (it is a fine bread coca with vegetables, usually contains onion and red pepper) or make a good vermouth in the squares of the city.
Tarragona by motorhome or van: where to park and spend the night
To spend the night in the province of Tarragona in a motorhome or camper, if what you are looking for is a motorhome and camper area, a good option could be to go to the free motorhome and camper area of El Catllar, since in Tarragona, although we have seen campers in some area, there is no area as such.
El Catllar also has some places of interest such as its Castle, it is in a quiet area and only about 15 minutes from Tarragona and the beach.
So, if you dare, here you will find Roman and medieval heritage, beaches, castles, good terraces ... all in a quiet city, with welcoming customers and with good weather. Enjoy!
