Tarres
Introduction
Dear readers, today we will talk about different people and places that carry the name Tarrés or Tarres. An opportunity to learn more about the geography of Catalonia and some Spanish personalities known in sports and religious fields.
Geography
Let's start with geography. Tarrés is a Spanish municipality located in the autonomous community of Catalonia, in the province of Lleida. It is located in the comarca of Segarra and has about 625 inhabitants. If you like hiking, in the area around the town you can enjoy an uncontaminated natural beauty.
Tarres, on the other hand, is a hamlet of the municipality of Laces in South Tyrol, on the border between Italy and Austria. The locality is located at 1123 meters above sea level and is one of the most beautiful places in the Venosta Alps. If you decide to spend your holidays in this area, you can enjoy a breathtaking landscape that will remain in your heart forever.
People
Let's now talk about some people who carry the name Tarrés. Jordi Tarrés, born in 1966, is a famous Spanish motorcycle racer, winner of many international titles. His career began in the late 1980s and during the 1990s he dominated all motorcycle competitions.
Carlos Torrent Tarres, on the other hand, is a retired Spanish track cyclist born in 1974. In the early 2000s, he participated in three Olympics, winning a bronze medal in the team sprint discipline in Sydney in 2000.
Marc López Tarrés, born in 1982, is a Spanish tennis player. With his partner Rafael Nadal, he won the men's doubles tournament at the US Open in 2016. He was also a finalist at the Australian Open and winner of several ATP tournaments.
Octavi Tarres Garcia, a retired Spanish inline hockey player born in 1977, spent most of his sports career in the Catalan club FC Barcelona. With the Spanish national team, he won a silver medal at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008.
Pere Tarrés i Claret, born in 1905 and died in 1950, was a Spanish priest. He was beatified by the Catholic Church in 2010, thanks to his dedication to young people and his spiritual training activity.
Finally, Jordi Tarrés Páramo, born in 1981, is a football coach and former Spanish footballer who became a Hong Kong citizen. He played mainly in second and third division Spanish teams, but found greater success internationally as a coach.
Conclusions
So, dear friends, as you may have noticed, the name Tarrés and Tarres are found in different parts of the world and have been brought by numerous personalities over the years. We hope to have given you a better insight into the geography of Catalonia and some Spanish personalities who made history in their respective fields. Until next time!
