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Santa Tecla in Tarragona is a highlight of the casteller calendar, with three scheduled diades during the festival. This guide details each event, its location, and the four home colles, so you can plan where and when to watch these UNESCO-recognized human towers.
The Santa Tecla festival in Tarragona culminates in the correfoc, a fire-running event with devils and dragons. Learn what to expect, essential safety rules, and how to choose a safe spot to watch this fiery tradition.
Discover how to enjoy Tarragona's Santa Tecla festival with children. From gegants parades to castells, find practical tips for navigating crowds, protecting young ears, and making the most of this week-long Catalan celebration.
Santa Tecla turns Tarragona's streets into a stage each September, with giant figures, fire runs, and human towers. This guide covers the processions, correfoc, castells, food, and practical tips for visiting one of Catalonia's most anticipated festivals.
Tarragona is the heart of Catalonia's castells tradition. This guide covers the biennial Concurs de Castells, summer street performances, how to watch and understand the towers, plus practical planning tips.
Every July, Tarragona’s skies light up for the International Fireworks Contest. Here’s where to watch from Miracle Beach, how to beat the crowds, and how to get there without a car.
