Famous Castles of Tarragona

10 historic castles and fortresses.

• Miravet Castle — One of the finest Templar castles in Spain, dramatically perched above the Ebro River. The last Templars in Catalonia h…
• Tamarit Castle — A romantic castle on a small promontory above the Mediterranean near Tarragona. Restored in the early 20th century, it…
• Montblanc Castle — The walled town of Montblanc is said to be where Saint George killed the dragon. Its complete medieval walls and towers…
• Siurana Castle — The last Moorish stronghold in Catalonia, perched on a cliff above a turquoise reservoir. Legend says a Moorish queen l…
• Escornalbou Castle — A castle-monastery restored by the diplomat Eduard Toda, now housing his personal collection. Its hilltop setting offer…
• Tortosa Castle — The Zuda castle of Tortosa, a parador hotel above the Ebro delta. The castle has been a Roman fort, Moorish alcazaba, a…
• Altafulla Castle — A medieval castle integrated into the charming old town of Altafulla on the Costa Daurada. The castle and town form a p…
• Ulldecona Castle — A Hospitaller castle near the Valencian border with a hermitage inside its walls. The castle controlled one of the main…
• Calafell Castle — A restored medieval castle above the beach town of Calafell. The Iberian citadel at its base has been reconstructed to…
• Santa Coloma Castle — A medieval castle in the Alt Camp region of Tarragona. The castle overlooked the important route connecting Tarragona w…