Alex:
Salou's main beach is four miles long with further, quieter beaches and coves just around the headlands. They all face to the south-east and that is why the beaches are so warm and golden. The resort is also protected inland by the Catalunyan mountains, which makes the resort's climate very
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Overview Situated on the Costa Dorada's sun drenched coast, 50 miles
(80km) west of Barcelona and six miles (10km) west of Tarragona,
the popular holiday resort town of Salou is hard to beat for a fun
family vacation. It is fairly spread out and merges with the
neighbouring resorts of La Pineda to the east and Cambrils to the
west, all of which benefit from the string of wonderful clean sandy
beaches and secluded rocky coves.
As well as the natural attractions, Salou is also packed with
entertainment for all ages, from watersports to an aqua park,
go-karting and one of Europe's most thrilling theme parks,
attracting thousand of holidaymakers every year, Universal's Port
Aventura. Sightseers interested in museums or ancient history will
find plenty to occupy them in nearby Tarragona, or on excursions
into the countryside. Salou's seafront promenade is set with
beautifully landscaped gardens and parks; fountains are lit up at
night when holidaymakers stroll to the restaurants, nightclubs,
bars and British-style pubs.
Shopping There is a good selection of souvenir and fashion stores in
Salou, and holidaymakers who want to enjoy more extensive shopping
can hop on a train and travel to the renowned shopping Mecca of
Barcelona, just 40 minutes away. There is a flea market in the old
town centre on Mondays.
Restaurants Salou's most recommended eateries include Capri y Creta, The
Paddock, Portofino or The Waterfront. Eating out is relatively
cheap and although many places cater to holidaymakers and British
palates, there are also plenty of good Spanish and seafood
restaurants.
Nightlife Holidaymakers looking for a good night out in Salou should try
Christy's Irish Bar, 007 Bond, Double Scotch or Charlie Chaplin's.
The nightlife is a bit quiet but Barcelona is under an hour away on
the train and well worth a visit for an evening.
Activities Even the most hyperactive child can be kept amused for weeks in
Salou. Watersports such as banana boats and windsurfing can be
arranged at the main beach and Port Aventura can provide
entertainment for two days or more, while the go-kart track and the
aqua park in Pineda are great fun for holidaymakers and kids of all
ages.
Negatives The beaches in Salou can get very crowded in July and August,
however quieter beaches and empty coves can be found nearby.
Nearby Attractions
Port Aventura Park
This massive theme park, based on Busch Gardens in Florida,
attracts holidaymakers from far afield to its five worlds (Far
West, Mediterránia, Mexico, China and Polynesia). Visitors can
be at the Great Wall of China one minute and at the ruins of Mayan
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The Costa Dorada’s main city, Tarragona, has almost
doubled in size during the last few decades, its residential
districts continually expanding around the medieval core.
Tarragona, originally built on a rocky bluff, can trace its roots
back to 218 BC, when it was founded...
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