Constructed in the 1st century BC to carry water from the Francolí river to the Roman city of Tàrraco, the Les Ferreres Aqueduct stretches 217 metres across the Barranc dels Arcs ravine on two tiers of arches. The lower tier has 11 arches and the upper tier 25, built from massive stone blocks fitted without mortar — a testament to Roman precision that has survived over two thousand years of Catalan weather.
Unlike many Roman monuments trapped within modern cities, the Pont del Diable stands in a peaceful natural setting surrounded by Mediterranean pine forest. A well-maintained path leads from the car park to the base of the aqueduct in about five minutes, and from there you can walk along the top of the structure itself. The narrow walkway across the upper tier offers vertiginous views of the valley below and is a memorable experience — though it is not fenced and requires a head for heights.
The site is part of the Parc Ecohistòric del Pont del Diable, a landscaped area with picnic tables, information boards and gentle trails through the surrounding woodland. It is an excellent spot for a morning visit followed by a shaded picnic. The park is free to enter, making it one of the best-value cultural outings on the Costa Dorada.
From Camping La Noria, the aqueduct is an 18-kilometre drive north-west of Tarragona, taking roughly 25 minutes via the N-240. There is a free car park at the site entrance. For a more active approach, experienced cyclists can follow quiet secondary roads from the campsite through the Tarragona hinterland.
