If you love taking part in local events, then where is the best place to take a holiday in Spain? Many people would book a villa in Barcelona for events such as the Barcelona Carnival and La Mercè, but there’s actually another popular destination that’s giving Barcelona a run for its money: Tarragona.

 

Tarragona holds a number of annual festivals that really are great fun! See below for just a few.

Dixieland

Like Breda, Dresden, and Miskolc, Tarragona also hosts its own Dixieland festival, dedicated to classic, New Orleans-style jazz. The city has been hosting the events since 1994, with festivities taking place annually during the weekend before Easter. Keep in mind that the music carries on well into the night, so if you book a Spain villa near to any of the venues, such as the Premium Music Club or the Bar del Teatre Metropol, you may want to pack some earplugs in your luggage if you’re an ‘early-to-bed’ kind of person!

Fireworks

The Tarragona International Fireworks competition is one not to be missed! Usually taking place at the end of June, the world’s most talented fireworks designers and routine coordinators gather in the city to show the world just how it’s done. The main festivities take place on Playa del Miracle Beach, but the real beauty of this festival is that the fireworks can be seen from anywhere; from a local restaurant, from your luxury vacation rental in Spain, or from practically anywhere else in the city and surrounding areas.

 

Santa Tecla

The Santa Tecla festival in Tarragona lasts for a whopping 10 days, and there’s always something new to see and enjoy. The festivals typically includes movies, sports events, parties, music, and dance, but it is most famous for its human towers which are truly a sight to behold. Santa Tecla is one of just two Catalonia festivals that have been given declarations by the Spanish Government. The festival is considered to be of national and tourism interest, and is one of the hottest events in the calendar.

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