Tarragona · Cataluña
Arnes
- Province
- Tarragona
- Status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 479
- Elevation
- 506 m
Arnes is a heritage town in the province of Tarragona, Cataluña, Spain. Population 479 (2013), elevation 506m.
A Renaissance town hall, a baroque three-nave church, and a disused railway line turned greenway mark this Tarragona town on the edge of the Ports natural park.
Key facts
- Province
- Tarragona
- Heritage status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 479 (2013)
- Elevation
- 506 m
Heritage & Monuments
The town hall, built in 1584, is regarded as one of the most significant examples of Catalan Renaissance civic architecture. The parish church of Santa Magdalena is baroque, built in 1693 over the ruins of an earlier Gothic church; it has three naves, a tower belfry, and lateral chapels, and the apse of the original Gothic building is still visible in Carrer Sant Antoni. The town also has a snow well, the old Arnes-Lledó railway station, and access to the Vía Verde de la Terra Alta greenway and the Ports natural park.
Regional food & drink
Cataluña is known for Pa amb tomàquet, Escalivada and Calçots, among 6 regional specialities.
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Location
Quick answers
Is Arnes worth visiting?▾
A Renaissance town hall, a baroque three-nave church, and a disused railway line turned greenway mark this Tarragona town on the edge of the Ports natural park.
Why is Arnes a heritage town?▾
Arnes is officially designated a Conjunto Histórico — Spain's national protection for historic town ensembles (Conjuntos Históricos).
What is the traditional food in Cataluña?▾
Cataluña is known for Pa amb tomàquet, Escalivada, Calçots and Botifarra. You'll find these regional specialities in and around Arnes.
What is there to see in Arnes?▾
The town hall, built in 1584, is regarded as one of the most significant examples of Catalan Renaissance civic architecture. The parish church of Santa Magdalena is baroque, built in 1693 over the ruins of an earlier Gothic church; it has three naves, a tower belfry, and lateral chapels, and the apse of the original Gothic building is still visible in Carrer Sant Antoni.
Which heritage towns are near Arnes?▾
Nearby heritage towns include Horta de Sant Joan, Valderrobres, La Fresneda and Beceite.
Where is Arnes?▾
Arnes lies in the Tierra Alta comarca, in the province of Tarragona, Cataluña, Spain.
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Last updated 14 July 2026.