[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Secci\u00f3n” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_last_edited=”off|desktop” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
The province of <\/span>Tarragona<\/span><\/b> hides an infinity of <\/span>secret corners<\/span><\/b> that combine <\/span>nature<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>history and culture<\/span><\/b>, offering unique experiences off the beaten path. From the mountains to the sea, Tarragona offers diverse and surprising landscapes. An example of this is the <\/span>Ermita de la Mare de D\u00e9u de la Roca<\/span><\/b>, located in Mont-roig del Camp; or the old <\/span>Chartreuse<\/span><\/b> factory<\/span><\/b> in the municipality of Tarragona, where the famous green liqueur was produced until the last century.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For those seeking contact with nature, the province offers hidden gems such as the <\/span>Toll de l’Olla<\/span><\/b>, a natural pool located in the Montsant mountain range; or, if you are an architecture lover, you can visit the <\/span>Sagrada Familia in Tarragona<\/span><\/b>, which, although less known than its namesake in Barcelona, is a small architectural jewel that deserves a visit.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n These places, among others, make Tarragona a region full of secrets to discover, where every corner holds a story, and every landscape offers a deep connection with the environment. With <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s low-cost and sustainable <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, you can reach <\/span>Tarragona<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>Costa Dorada<\/span><\/b>, from <\/span>Barcelona airport<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>. Remember that you can book your transfer up to <\/span>24 hours in advance<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|60px|30px|60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The <\/span>Chartreuse Factory<\/span><\/b> in <\/span>Tarragona<\/span><\/a> is a <\/span>modernist-style<\/span><\/b> landmark that holds a rich history linked to the city and the famous green liqueur. The building, located in <\/span>Pla\u00e7a dels Infants<\/span><\/b>, was originally built in 1857 as a <\/span>textile factory<\/span><\/b>, under the name <\/span>Fabril Tarraconense<\/span><\/b>, although this project failed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In 1882, the Carthusian monks acquired the building and converted it into the Chartreuse Factory, where they produced the iconic liqueur until 1989, when production was moved to France. <\/span>For more than a century, this factory was the heart of Chartreuse production in Tarragona, and although it closed its doors, the liqueur remains part of the city’s <\/span>cultural identity<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>M\u00e8dol Quarry<\/span><\/b> is one of the lesser-known places, but of greater historical value, in Tarragona. This <\/span>roman quarry<\/span><\/a> was used for centuries as the main source of <\/span>limestone<\/span><\/b> for the construction of many of the monuments of the ancient <\/span>Tarraco<\/span><\/b>, including the Roman amphitheater and circus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Located about 6 km northeast of the city, this quarry is a true testimony to the influence of the <\/span>Roman Empire<\/span><\/b> in the region. What is most striking about this site is its central element: the <\/span>Agulla del M\u00e8dol<\/span><\/b>, a <\/span>20-meter-high<\/span><\/b> stone that was left standing as a marker of how far the material was quarried.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lugares-secretos-en-Tarragona-1.png” alt=”Secret places in the province of Tarragona” title_text=”Secret places in the province of Tarragona” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This space is part of the <\/span>UNESCO World Heritage of Humanity<\/span><\/b>, and although it is not as famous as the <\/span>amphitheater<\/span><\/b> or the <\/span>ramparts<\/span><\/b>, it is a fascinating place for history and archeology buffs. To visit it is to take a journey into the past and observe how the traces of ancient Rome are still present in the landscape of Tarragona.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Get to <\/span>Tarragona<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>Costa Dorada<\/span><\/b> with <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s low-cost and sustainable <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Another of the most iconic places in the province of Tarragona is the <\/span>Ermita de la Mare de D\u00e9u de la Roca<\/span><\/b>, located in <\/span>Mont-roig del Camp<\/span><\/b>. This sanctuary, which stands on an imposing promontory of reddish rock, not only stands out for its privileged location and stunning views of the <\/span>Costa Dorada<\/span><\/b>, but also for its rich history. The building has been documented since the 13th century, although there are legends that place it as early as the 12th century.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to its religious importance, the hermitage is naturally integrated into the rocky environment<\/a> that gives it its name, which creates a unique atmosphere. Traditional activities are held here, such as the Coques dance<\/b>, a typical Mont-roig dance, during the feast of the Virgin Mary on September 8<\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lugares-secretos-en-Tarragona-2.png” alt=”The Sagrada Familia of Tarragona” title_text=”The Sagrada Familia of Tarragona” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The <\/span>Prades Mountains<\/span><\/b> hide some of the most spectacular landscapes of <\/span>Tarragona<\/span><\/b>, ideal for those seeking a direct connection with <\/span>nature<\/span><\/b> through <\/span>routes full of charm<\/span><\/b>. One of the most popular ones is the <\/span>route<\/span><\/a> to <\/span>Toll de l’Olla<\/span><\/b>, known as one of the natural pools of Tarragona. <\/span><\/p>\n This corner, located in the municipality of <\/span>Farena<\/span><\/b>, is in the course of the Brugent river and stands out for its crystal-clear waters and the small waterfall that accompanies it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Another fascinating option is the route to <\/span>Els Avencs de la Febr\u00f3<\/span><\/b>, impressive <\/span>cracks<\/span><\/a> in the rock that form a subway system of caves and ravines. This site is located in the municipality of <\/span>La Febr\u00f3<\/span><\/b> and is an attraction for hiking and caving lovers. <\/span><\/p>\n Also in the same area, the <\/span>Gorgs de la Febr\u00f3<\/span><\/a> are a set of natural pools and waterfalls where visitors can relax surrounded by mountains and unspoiled nature.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Sagrada Familia of Tarragona<\/span><\/b>, also known as the <\/span>Sanctuary of the Mare de D\u00e9u de Montserrat <\/span><\/b>or<\/span> Sanctuary of Montferri<\/span><\/b>, is a modernist work designed by the architect <\/span>Josep Maria Jujol<\/span><\/b>, a collaborator of <\/span>Antoni Gaud\u00ed<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” min_height=”181.8px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”3px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Located in the small village of <\/span>Montferri<\/span><\/b>, in the Alt Camp region, this sanctuary is one of the least-known architectural jewels of Catalonia, although its style is very reminiscent of the famous <\/span>Sagrada Familia in Barcelona<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n he sanctuary is set in a natural environment surrounded by vineyards and stands on a promontory with spectacular views of the region. Jujol designed the structure with parabolic arches and geometric shapes inspired by nature, characteristic elements of Catalan modernism. The building is oriented towards the <\/span>mountain of Montserrat<\/span><\/b>, and its design symbolizes a boat, with the <\/span>Virgin of Montserrat<\/span><\/b> at its highest point, as a guide for pilgrims.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As you have seen, the province of <\/span>Tarragona<\/span><\/b>, from the coast to the mountains, is a <\/span>destination<\/span><\/b> that offers endless possibilities to explore. Remember that <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> puts at your disposal its low-cost and sustainable <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>The old Chartreuse Factory, in the capital of Tarragona<\/h2>\n
The roman Quarry of M\u00e8dol, a trip to the Ancient Ages<\/h2>\n
The Hermitage of the Mare de D\u00e9u de la Roca, in Mont-roig del Camp<\/h2>\n
The Prades Mountains, one of the most charming enclaves of the province<\/h2>\n
The Sagrada Familia of Tarragona\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n