Hotter than July
We were already deep into Manchester’s fourth official heatwave of the year when we headed to Tarragona on the Costa Daurada (Golden Coast) of Spain, about 60 miles southwest of Barcelona. It was also cracking the flags by the Mediterranean but at least this heat would be complimented by cold beer, tapas and a warm sea breeze. Tarragona We flew into Reus Airport from which the seaside city of Tarragona is only a fifteen-minute taxi drive away. We arrived early evening to find the Sant Magí Festival in full swing throughout the city, which meant navigating fire-breathing dragons and giant puppets (known as gegants) on our way to Plaça del Fòrum where chilled red wine and tapas were waiting for us. It was certainly some welcome to the city! Sant Magí Festival, Tarragona Tarragona doesn’t do quiet festivals. The Sant Magí Festival is held every August and is a week-long celebration of Catalan culture honouring Saint Magí, a hermit said to have miraculously brought water to the city during...
