Tarragona · Cataluña
Reus
- Province
- Tarragona
- Status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 106790
- Elevation
- 117 m
Reus is a heritage town in the province of Tarragona, Cataluña, Spain. Population 106790 (2013), elevation 117m.
The birthplace of Antoni Gaudí's collaborator Domènech i Montaner, Reus is a Catalan city in Tarragona province where Modernista architecture lines the old town squares and two pedestrian streets form the beating commercial heart of the centre.
Key facts
- Province
- Tarragona
- Heritage status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 106790 (2013)
- Elevation
- 117 m
Heritage & Monuments
Three linked squares form the core of Reus, connected by two busy pedestrian streets. The largest, Plaça de la Llibertat, was remodelled in 2003 and regularly hosts fairs and exhibitions focused on local products such as oil, wine and nuts. Carrer Llovera leads from there to Plaça de Prim, historically the social centre of the city and long home to the trading exchange; it also holds the Teatro Fortuny, the larger of the city's two classical theatres.
Carrer Monterols continues to Plaça del Mercadal, the old market square, where you'll find the Town Hall and the city's most emblematic Modernista building, Casa Navàs, designed by Domènech i Montaner. The same architect built the Institut Pere Mata between 1897 and 1912, originally as a psychiatric hospital, on the road of the same name. Other notable buildings include the Palau Bofarull, now a music conservatory, and the Palau dels Marquesos de Tamarit, home to the Centre de Lectura.
The old town also retains several historic fountains, including those of La Sang (1779), Neptune (1789) and Hercules (1857).
Practical Travel Info
Reus is served by Rodalies train lines from both Barcelona and Tarragona; timetables are at rodalies.gencat.cat. The bus company PLANA (planabus.com) runs transfers from Reus and Barcelona to La Pineda, Salou, PortAventura Hotels and Cambrils. As of April 2026, Reus and its approach roads have 5G coverage from all Spanish carriers.
Where to eat in Reus
Ratings & restaurant data from Google.
Traditional food & drink in Cataluña
- Pa amb tomàquet
- — Bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil and salt — the foundation of Catalan eating.
- Escalivada
- — Smoky char-roasted aubergine and peppers dressed in olive oil.
- Calçots
- — Sweet grilled spring onions dipped in romesco sauce, the centre of winter calçotada feasts.
- Botifarra
- — A Catalan pork sausage, typically grilled and served with white beans.
- Crema catalana
- — A citrus-and-cinnamon custard under a brittle caramelised sugar crust.
- Cava
- — Spain's traditional-method sparkling wine, centred on the Penedès.
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Location
Quick answers
Is Reus worth visiting?▾
The birthplace of Antoni Gaudí's collaborator Domènech i Montaner, Reus is a Catalan city in Tarragona province where Modernista architecture lines the old town squares and two pedestrian streets form the beating commercial heart of the centre.
Why is Reus a heritage town?▾
Reus 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 Reus.
Where is Reus?▾
Reus lies in the Bajo Campo comarca, in the province of Tarragona, Cataluña, Spain.
How big is Reus?▾
Reus has a population of about 106790 (2013), and sits at 117 m above sea level.
What is there to see in Reus?▾
Three linked squares form the core of Reus, connected by two busy pedestrian streets. The largest, Plaça de la Llibertat, was remodelled in 2003 and regularly hosts fairs and exhibitions focused on local products such as oil, wine and nuts.
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Visiting from a nearby city?
Reus makes a great day trip from:
Last updated 14 July 2026.