Tarragona
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Tarragona (English: /ˌtɑːrəˈɡoʊnə/, Catalan: [tərəˈɣonə], Spanish: [taraˈɣona]; Phoenician: Tarqon; Latin: Tarraco) is a port city located in northeast Spain on the Costa Dorada by the Mediterranean Sea. It was founded before the 5th century BC.
Charts
See Costa Dorada.
Weather
See Spain.
Passages
See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approaches to Tarragona are straightforward.
Berthing
Tarragona is a large commercial port just 4 nM northeast of Cap de Salu which is about 80 nM south west of Barcelona. Yachts go to either of the 2 marinas.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Port Esportiu de Tarragona
Port Esportiu de Tarragona [[Tarragona#Port Esportiu de Tarragona|Port Esportiu de Tarragona]] 41°06.415'N, 001°15.108'E Port Tarraco
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | In the marinas |
| Electricity | In the marinas |
| Toilets | In the marinas |
| Showers | In the marinas |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | Bins in the marinas |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | In Port Esportiu de Tarragona and the commercial port |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | In the town |
| Services | |
| Repairs | In the PTW Shipyard} |
| Internet | In the marinas |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
Transportation
- Tarragona is conveniently served by the Reus airport (10km), Barcelona airport (100km) and Girona airport.
- Tarragona train station is 200 metres from Port Esportiu de Tarragona. The AVE (high speed train) station is 10 km distance from Port Esportiu de Tarragona
- Bus and coach station is 500 metres away Port Esportiu de Tarragona with regular lines to major cities in Catalonia, Spain and Europe
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Costa Dorada.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Tarragona and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) August, 2018 --Istioploos
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