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Santa Tecla: discover and experience the festival that transforms Tarragona
The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes
Available in Spanish
Description
One of the most anticipated moments of the year has arrived in Tarragona: the Santa Tecla festivities!
In this special tour, you will discover why there is a different vibe in the air of Tarragona, and why we, the people of Tarragona, look forward to this 10-day festival so much.
We will explain to you:
- Who was Tecla?
- Why was she so important for Christianity?
- How did her relic arrive in Tarragona more than 700 years ago?
- Why does her arm come out every year in a procession through the Part Alta?
- And why is her story as a saint more complicated than it seems?
But Santa Tecla is much more than the saint. We will also get to know the protagonists of the popular parade: the Mulassa, the Cucafera, the Diables, the giants... And, of course, we will talk about Dames i Vells, the Baixada de l’Àliga, and the famous pilars caminant.
You will also discover why the pasodoble of Amparito Roca has become the unofficial anthem of Tarragona. And, of course, we will talk about the typical flavors of the festivities: la espineta amb caragolins and the mamadeta.
Our goal is for you to finish the tour with a better understanding of what you see in the streets, why some moments are so moving, and why you shouldn't miss the festivities. You might even end up dancing to Amparito Roca.
All set? Book your schedule!
Long live Santa Tecla and long live Tarragona!
Important: Approximately 80% of the content is dedicated to Santa Tecla and its popular culture. If you are looking for the must-sees of Tarragona, we recommend our other tour.
Guide: Tarragona Walking Tours
Guiding since 2026PRO
Tarragona Walking Tours is an independent cultural project for curious travellers who want to experience the city beyond the obvious.
Through stories, architecture, traditions and hidden details, we connect Tarragona’s past with the city people live in today.
No endless lists of dates, no theatrical history lessons: just enough context to help you notice more, understand more and leave wanting to explore further.
Think of it less as a traditional guided visit and more as having a good friend show you the Tarragona they love: sharing the stories, details and corners that many visitors, and sometimes even locals, tend to miss.
Tours are led by Felipe, a Brazilian who fell in love with Tarragona and now shares the city with the same curiosity and affection that first made him want to stay.
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