Tarragona used to be one of the capitals of the Roman Empire, today it is a small colorful town, where you can see many UNESCO World Heritage Sites and relax on the golden beaches of the Costa Dorado.
Almost from the very beginning of its existence, Tarragona was distinguished by its commercial spirit. Every year this status has only been strengthened, and in recent years it has received an unprecedented impetus. Its reason was the emergence of numerous shopping centers, markets, boutiques and shops. Shopping in Tarragona is one of the most popular tourist attractions, here everyone can find goods to their liking and wallet.
Reus, the capital of the Baix Camp region in Catalonia, is almost the same size as Tarragona. It is famous as the birthplace of Gaudi, Fortuny and General Prim, among other things, it produces the best vermouth in the world.
When choosing between shopping in Tarragona or Reus, it's worth checking out the main stores, sales and discount times, as well as attractions to dilute your shopping trips with sightseeing of cultural and architectural monuments.
Shopping in Tarragona
Most of the streets in this city are pedestrian, so shopping in Tarragona can easily be combined with a pleasant walk,explore local sights and fully feel the spirit of good old Spain.
It is worth starting an exciting journey from the main street of the city - Rambla Nova, which leaves Imperial Tarraco Square and ends with a Mediterranean balcony. The shops located on it will surprise you with a wide range of goods and services. There are also banks and jewelry workshops. Store signs keep overlapping each other: accessories, clothes, bags, shoes from famous brands to cheap fakes. Everything can be found here. For example, exclusive works of local hereditary jewelers are sold in the historical part of the city.
Tarragona's best shops
Among the most popular and notable shopping destinations in Taragona in Spain worth visiting are:
- Uno de 50 - home goods and original gifts.
- Bodybell and Julie's Perfume - for lovers of cosmetics and perfumes.
- AdidasTGN - original sports goods at affordable prices.
- Tea Shop is a paradise for those who appreciate good tea. There is not only a wide selection of varieties, but also various accessories and utensils for making real non-bag tea.
Reus Shops
Compared to Barcelona and Paris, Reus is a true shopaholic's paradise. Small with many different shops and stunning architecture, this is a city that is characterized by a dynamic rhythm of life. With a population of more than one hundred thousand people, every third resident is an entrepreneur. Perhaps that is why in Reus somany shops with a high level of service and excellent assortment.
Only in the city center there are as many as six hundred shops from elite brands to brands with democratic prices like Bershka and Zara, of course, it is impossible to bypass them all at once.
Sales here last from January to February and from July to August. There is also a shopping day, it is held every Wednesday from July to mid-September. It is on these dates that the most successful shopping in Tarragona in Spain, according to tourists' reviews.
Park Central shopping center in Tarragona
The best mall for shopping in Tarragona, according to reviews, is "Park Central". Several floors of shops of various directions. Here you can find such famous brands as Zara, Bershka, H&M, Mango and many others. In addition to clothes, here you can find the latest electronics models, as well as cosmetics, perfumes, jewelry and bijouterie.
Prices here, as in all shopping centers, are designed for all categories of buyers. There are points with sky-high prices of eminent designers and the most ordinary stores with goods available to anyone.
On the ground floor of "Park Central" there is a supermarket "Yeroski", in addition to it, the shopping center boasts of cafes, restaurants, a cinema and a beauty salon. In addition, it is only a five-minute walk from the main city bus station, so it is very easy to find.
El Palol's shopping centerReuse
This center is located in the heart of Reus and is easy to find as it is close to the main attraction - the cathedral. El Palol is two long streets full of shops. At the service of tourists there are twenty-two of them, several beauty salons, a cafe and a restaurant. You can wander around this shopping center for hours, taking short breaks for lunch and a cup of aromatic coffee. When planning a trip to Reus, keep in mind that El Palol is closed on Sundays, and the biggest sales fall on January 8, the Christmas season (December 6, 8, 23) and summer, starting from July 1.
You can get to the shopping center by car, bus number 10 or 11 and walk from Mercadal Square.
Central Market
The main city market of Tarragona recently celebrated its centenary, it was founded in 1915 and pursued the goal of bringing together all the shops and stores, thereby centralizing all trade. Unfortunately, today the market is closed for reconstruction, the completion of which is scheduled for 2018. Purchases can be made in the adjacent building, where trade has been temporarily moved. If you go shopping in Tarragona, then you just need to visit the central market.
The market cannot boast of outlets, but nevertheless it is not so difficult to find quality items at an affordable price here. Of course, this will take time and perseverance, but the result will not disappoint. And if you come in January or February, you can get into a grand sale where they sellitems with discounts of 70-80% of the initial price.
