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 Costo Dorado.
Almost from the very beginning of its existence, Tarragona was distinguished by a commercial spirit. Each year, this status only strengthened, and in recent years it has received unprecedented momentum. Its reason was the appearance of numerous shopping centers, markets, boutiques and shops. Shopping in Tarragona is one of the most popular entertainment for tourists, here everyone can find goods to their liking and wallet.
In size, Reus - the capital of the Bash Camp district in Catalonia - is almost the same as Tarragona. It is famous as the birthplace of Gaudi, Fortuni and General Prim, among other things, they produce the best vermouth in the world.
Choosing between shopping in Tarragona or Reus, you should get acquainted with the main shops, sales and discounts time, as well as attractions to dilute 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 attractions and fully immerse yourself in the spirit of good old Spain.
You should start an exciting journey from the main street of the city - Rambla Nova, which goes from Imperial Tarraco Square and ends with a Mediterranean balcony. The shops located on it will surprise with a wide range of goods and services. There are banks and jewelry workshops. Signs of shops now and then come across each other: accessories, clothes, bags, shoes from well-known brands to cheap fakes. You can find everything here. For example, exclusive works of local hereditary jewelers are sold in the historical part of the city.
The best shops of Tarragone
Among the most popular and notable shopping stores in Taragon in Spain are worth a visit:
- Uno de 50 - home goods and original gifts.
- Bodybell and Julia's Perfumes - for lovers of cosmetics and perfumes.
- AdidasTGN - original sports goods at affordable prices.
- Tea Shop is a place of paradise for those who value good tea. Here is not only a wide selection of varieties, but also various accessories and utensils for making real unpacked tea.
Reus Shops
Compared to Barcelona and Paris, Reus is a true shopaholic paradise. Small with many different shops and stunning architecture, this is a city 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 Reus has so many shops with a high level of service and an excellent assortment.
Only in the city center there are as many as six hundred stores from luxury brands to brands with affordable prices like Bershka and Zara, of course, it is impossible to get around them all at once.
Sales here last from January to February and from July to August. There is still a day of shopping, 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 tourist reviews.
Shopping center "Park Central" in Tarragona
The best shopping center 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 models of electronics, as well as cosmetics, perfumes, jewelry and jewelry.
Prices here, as in all shopping centers, are designed for all categories of buyers. There are points with sky-high prices of famous designers and the most ordinary shops with goods available to anyone.
On the ground floor in Park Central there is a Eroski supermarket, in addition to it, the shopping center boasts cafes, restaurants, a cinema and a beauty salon. In addition, it is located only five minutes walk from the main city bus station, so it is very easy to find.
El Palol Shopping Center in Reus
This center is located in the center of Reus, it is easier to find it, as it is located near the main attraction - the cathedral. El Palol is two long streets full of shops. There are twenty-two of them here, several beauty salons, a cafe and a restaurant. You can wander around this mall for hours, taking short breaks for lunch and a cup of coffee. When planning a trip to Reus, you need to consider that El Palol does not work on Sundays, and the most grandiose sales are on January 8, the Christmas season (December 6, 8, 23) and summer, starting on 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 aimed at bringing together all the shops and stores, thereby centralizing all trade. Unfortunately, today the market is closed for reconstruction, the end of which is scheduled for 2018. Purchases can be made in the adjacent building, where trade is temporarily moved. If you go shopping in Tarragona, then you just need to visit the central market.
The market cannot boast of outlets, but nonetheless, finding quality things at an affordable price is not so difficult here. Of course, this will take time and perseverance, but the result will not disappoint. And if you arrive in January or February, you can get to a grand sale, where things are sold at discounts of 70-80% of the initial cost.