TARRAGONA YOUR NEW OPTION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

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1 TARRAGONA YOUR NEW OPTION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

2 WELCOME TO THE COSTA DAURADA the exquisite FLAVOR OF TIME The Costa Daurada offers visitors a diverse landscape with a long coastline lapped by the sea, a warm, sunny climate and an interior dotted with sleepy villages and picturesque farmland. The beautiful golden hue of its sandy beaches, seductive landscapes, friendly people, safe environment, and wonderful cuisine all help make the Costa Daurada one of the most exceptional tourist destinations on the Mediterranean coast. Main attractions and approximate times from the port MAIN CITIES TARRAGONA BARCELONA Costa Daurada: 4.9 million tourists 18 million overnight stays 4.4 satisfaction rate (out of 5) Tarragona Cruise Port Costa Daurada 2015 received: 11 calls / 11,600 cruise passengers 01-Tarragona // Reus // 19 CISTERCIAN ROUTE Poblet Monastery // Santes Creus Monastery // Vallbona de les Monges Monastery // PARKS & RESORT 06-PortAventura World // 16 GOLF COURSES 07-Lumine Golf // Bonmont Golf // Aigüesverds Golf // Golf Costa Daurada // La Graiera Golf // 32 WINE TOURISM 12-DOQ Priorat // DO Tarragona // DO Montsant // DO Penedès // DO Conca Barbera // DO Terra Alta // 1h 10 AIRPORTS 18-Barcelona Airport // Reus Airport // 13 TRAIN STATIONS 20-High-speed train station // City train station// º C SUMMER º C WINTER * 2016 forecast 97% of cruise passengers say the destination has met their expectations *Season 2015 Cala Fonda beach

3 ...for UNESCO heritage followers: ARCHEOLOGICAL ENSEMBLE OF TARRACO Tarraco was the capital of the Roman empire s largest province, Hispania Citerior, which spanned over half the Iberian Peninsula. It became a major hub and this era saw the region s greatest urban growth. Local Forum The main aim of the Roman Route is to offer visitors the chance to experience history through the city s major surviving monuments. These date back to the time when Tarraco was at the peak of its grandeur. Roman aqueduct Universal Exceptional Value since 2015 World Heritage Site since 2000 Vaults of the Roman Circus Roman Amphitheatre

4 ...for UNESCO heritage followers: POBLET MONASTERY Costa Daurada s interior is home to a fascinating mystical and religious legacy. The Cistercian Route links three monasteries, a set of architectural, historical and cultural monuments of great interest from Catalonia s illustrious medieval past. Santes Creus Monastery Among these is the Poblet Monastery, which remains active even today. Nearby you can visit Montblanc, declared a Collection of Historical-Artistic Monuments in 1947, which preserves a large part of the medieval walled town. Vallbona de les Monges Monastery World Heritage Site since 1991 Walls of Montblanc Poblet Monastery

5 ...for UNESCO heritage followers: THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET Traditional Mediterranean flavors and aromas are the basis of Tarragona s cuisine. The area s wealth of fresh ingredients, top-quality seafood, and traditional craft products provide the inspiration for an extensive list of delicious dishes Local calçots (Catalan sweet spring onions) are sure to please during the winter season. One of the foundations of the local culinary tradition is olive oil, which is of an exceptionally high quality and is made in the region under a Protected Designation of Origin. ONE DAY IN TARRAGONA......for UNESCO heritage followers: HUMAN TOWERS Castells, human tower constructions, began in Tarragona and Penedès and originated from Valencian dances. Tarragona has four groups and today the city lives and breathes the casteller tower-building spirit and ambience like never before. When building castells everyone has a specific task and position, from the oldest to the youngest. If someone is missing, the tower cannot be built. A great of deal of bravery is involved too. Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2010 Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2010

6 ...for legend followers: MEDIEVAL LEGACY The city of Tarragona houses a number of monuments that pay testimony to its medieval past. Abundant remains from Roman times are complemented by and coexist alongside Tarragona s rich medieval heritage, reaching their utmost expression in the city s cathedral, as well as other exceptional examples of medieval art and architecture. Cathedral interior Strolling through the city, visitors will discover jewels like the city walls, museums, ancient structures and the remains of the Jewish Quarter a treasure trove scattered throughout the city and its surrounding area, making visitors feel truly fortunate to have so much history right at their fingertips. St. Pau Chapel The cloister Tarragona Cathedral

7 ...for lovers of Modernisme: REUS Reus is a typical Catalan city, internationally recognized for its important Art Nouveau heritage and for its close link with the architect Antoni Gaudí, as well as being an ideal shopping destination. Gaudí statue Reus had its moment of splendor in the 18 th century, thanks to the exportation of the liquor that was produced in the city In the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries some great Modernista buildings were constructed in Reus, making it the most important Modernista city in Catalonia after Barcelona. Vermouth of Reus You can visit the Gaudí Centre, a modern interactive museum dedicated to the life and works of Gaudí, where the visitor can also find out more about the important architectural heritage of the city. Gaudí Centre Pere Mata Institute

8 ...for families: PORTAVENTURA WORLD PortAventura World Parks & Resort is one of Europe s leading holiday destinations, a unique and unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. SesamoAventura, family area PortAventura Park boasts six marvelously decorated theme areas that together create a fascinating world. There are 40 rides and up to 40 dazzling shows daily, including can-can dancing, acrobats, Polynesian tribal dances, and other incredible surprises Caribe Aquatic Park is an amazing water park, an authentic Caribbean pirate island that will delight guests of all ages with its 16 exciting rides and slides. Caribe Aquatic Park The range of entertainment on offer gets even better with performances from CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, making PortAventura World the first and only resort to host shows by the Canadian company. Cirque du Soleil production Shambhala

9 ...for families: FERRARI LAND Enjoy Ferrari Land for the first time ever in Europe. 60,000 m 2 of pure fun in a unique theme park that pays homage not only to the technological facet of Ferrari, but also its role as an emblem of Italian genius and the origins of the brand. Circuit Speed, innovation, adrenaline, leading attractions on an international scale including Europe s tallest and fastest vertical accelerator. Ferrari Land offers you a totally unique adventure that can only be experienced in the new PortAventura World theme park Bounce-back towers Vertical accelerator Computer-generated image

10 ...for wine lovers: 6 DESIGNATIONS OF ORIGIN Thanks to its six Designations of Origin, the Costa Daurada is home to a wide range of attractive options for touring the wine area, including winery tours, walking tours of the vineyards, festivals, wine tastings, and lunches with wine pairings. No discussion of local wine would be complete without mentioning the DOQ Priorat, one of the only two areas with this distinction in Spain WINE TOURISM Designations of Origin (DO) and approximate time from the port 01-DO Tarragona // DOQ Priorat // DO Montsant // DO Penedès & DO Cava // DO Conca Barbera // DO Terra Alta // 1h

11 ...for ACTIVE TRAVELERS The Ebro Delta is a rich and diverse region where the waters of the Ebro cross rice fields, lagoons and sand flats until finally merging into the Mediterranean Sea. The Costa Daurada s excellent climate offers golfers the opportunity to enjoy their favourite sport all year round, with seven golf courses in the vicinity Tarragona is ideal for doing any sport, especially watersports (sailing, windsurfing, rowing, water-skiing, scuba-diving etc.) or adventure sports (such as routes by bike, quad, segway, and climbing). In addition, the area offers many footpaths, and its incredible countryside and excellent facilities make walking trips an unforgettable experience. Biosphere Reserve Biosphere Reserve since 2013 Delta de l Ebre

12 EXCLUSIVE FAREWELL PARTY THANK YOU FOR YOUR VISIT! Tarragona Cruise Port Costa Daurada is committed to cruise tourism, with the aim of satisfying our guests and introducing them to our most well-loved traditions Whenever possible we try to give visitors a good send off with a show involving castells, human towers, or another activity typical of Tarragona. The fire of the Devils Building the tower The Voramar Devils of Serrallo Castell built by the Colla Xiquets del Serrallo

13 TARRAGONA CRUISE PORT COSTA DAURADA Today and the Future INFRASTRUCTURES CRUISE BERTHS Quay Levante Breakwater Quay length: 707 m Max. draft: 19 m Quay width: 17m Night restrictions: 200 m (maximum length for night docking) Dock height at low tide: 4.35 m Passenger terminal available Quay Moll de Costa (city dock) Quay length: 350 m Max. draft: 7 m Ship dimensions for berthing: 140 m Private concession HARBOR Opening times: open 24 hours LOCATION Longitude: 1º 14 E Latitude: 41º 05 N WIND CONDITIONS Prevailing: NW ANCHORAGE Available: yes Compulsory: no Ship tenders allowed: yes Pilotage compulsory: yes Tugs available: yes Tidal movement/range: none ACCOMMODATION Minimum ship stay: no limit Maximum ship stay: no limit CLEARANCE Clearance time: 30 minutes Procedures: routine control SERVICES Ship repair Bunkering Waste and rubbish disposal Sewage disposal Water supply Provisions Banking in city centre Riviera, 2015 Wind Star, 2016 Saga Pearl II, 2016 Aegean Odyssey, 2014 Azamara Quest, 2015

14 PORT TARRACO MARINA (For ships,140 m in length) LEVANTE BREAKWATER BERTH (No length limit & passenger terminal) TARRAGONA CRUISE PORT COSTA DAURADA Today and the Future INFRASTRUCTURES ADVANTAGES OF MOORING IN TARRAGONA Dock exclusively for cruise ships Fully accessible passenger terminal Attractive discounts on port fees Exclusive access through the outer harbor Moorings available Easy mooring operations Tarragona city centre Easy handling of administrative procedures Parking and waiting area for buses Free on-board tourist information Shuttle to city centre (if desired) To Barcelona! Lumine Golf To Reus To PortAventura! NEW CRUISE PIER FACILITIES FOR 2020* Quality Management Systems Environmental Management Energy Management Information Security Management Strategic location Functional cruise reception area Available for turnarounds Full services provided * Project underway, subject to variation. Thomson Dream, 2015 Cruise Terminal Sea Cloud II, 2016

15 FOR MORE INFORMATION Images courtesy of Alberich Fotògrafs, Joan Capdevila, Manel R. Granell, Rafael López-Monné, Rafa Pérez, Santi Grimau / Patronat Municipal de Turisme de Tarragona, Carina Roig / Patronat de Turisme de la Diputació de Tarragona, Consell Comarcal Conca de Barberà, Carles Fargas / Reus Promoció, Patronat de Turisme de Terres de l Ebre, PortAventura, Lumine Mediterrànea Beach&Golf Community, Vinícola de Nulles, Pep Escoda, Marc Gasch, Calsots.com. Published in July 2016.