Salou

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Overview Salou is the main tourist resort of the Costa Dorada, and as such is much busier and less 'Spanish' than some of its neighbouring resorts. If you're looking for an entertaining holiday with plenty to do, and long sandy beaches to bathe and enjoy activities on though, Salou could be the perfect choice. There are nearby theme parks to visit, plenty of restaurants to cater for all tastes and lifeguards to help keep the fun safe on the beaches. And as Salou is only twenty minutes from Reus airport, the trip to the resort is easy and quick.

Who should go? Salou really is a family resort, and is almost completely aimed at attracting British tourists. You're bound to meet other people to have a good time with, and entertaining teenagers and children should be simple with so many distractions for them to get involved in.

One of the world's most famous rollercoasters, the Dragon Khan, belongs to the nearby theme park Port Aventura, and would be a great treat for teenagers or adventurous adults. There's even a chance to see Catalonia's wildlife at the Ebro Delta National Park, for those who'd like to make the trip.

Location

• Salou is the main resort on Spain's Costa Dorado Mediteranean Coast

Transfer time:  45 minutes to 1 hour

If you like a holiday with a relaxed feel by day and an up tempo air by night with lots of British neighbours, you’re sure to enjoy Salou. Situated 11km south from the elegant city of Tarragona, this well-established resort is compact and easy to get around. Only the jubilant local fiestas make July and August noisy. Families are particularly fond of Salou - the smaller beaches nearby are good for children and there are watersports available in high season.

Nearby Attractions

• Port Aventura Theme park

One of the world's most famous rollercoasters, the Dragon Khan, belongs to the nearby theme park Port Aventura , and would be a great treat for teenagers or adventurous adults. There's even a chance to see Catalonia's wildlife at the Ebro Delta National Park, for those who'd like to make the trip.

Nearby attractions

• Barcelona is only an hour and a half away by car. This cosmopolitan city overflows with exclusive shops and boutiques, first class restaurants and, of course, a vast array of sightseeing attractions including the famous Sagrada Familia church and Las Ramblas promenade. En route to Barcelona you pass Montserrat, a monastery perched high up on a mountain top.
• The principality of Andorra is somewhat further afield via a beautiful scenic route which takes you through the Pyrenees.
• You can also take a boat trip up the Ebro Delta and spend the rest of the day exploring the medieval castle at Peniscola.

Beaches

The Costa Dorada, or Golden Coast, is renowned for its long stretches of soft, sandy beaches. Salou's main beach, made up of fine, golden sand, is one of the best on the Costa Dorada, backed by a broad, flower-decked, palm-lined promenade, complete with fountains.

Shopping

Salou offers a great range of shops, from typical souvenir stalls to upmarket boutiques, leather shops, perfumeries and supermarkets. A flea market is also held every Monday in the old centre of town.

Nightlife

Salou is the main holiday resort on Spain's sunny Costa Dorada. Sandwiched between the quaint, fishing harbour of Cambrils and the peaceful resort of La Pineda, Salou is a bright, vibrant town. Its main appeal lies in its easy-going atmosphere. Add fantastic beaches, the theme park Port Aventura and the close proximity of places such as Barcelona to the mix, and you've got the perfect recipe for a fun-packed yet relaxing holiday.

Restaurants

Here you will find something to suit all tastes - take your pick from Spanish tapas bars, British-style pubs, Chinese restaurants, pizzerias, burger bars and a variety of very classy restaurants serving international cuisine.