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Characterized by typical Mediterranean climate, in Salou you can enjoy holidays with mild temperatures during the winter and warmer days in the summer season. It is an ideal destination to enjoy a perfect and fun packed holiday with family and/or friends.
The privileged situation of Salou permits you to enjoy a beach holiday and also easy access to the mountainous areas nearby.
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Salou and in general the Costa Dorada is known, along with other characteristics for its diverse beaches and coves and famous for the fine golden sands, that give the area its name.
During your holiday, you can mix with tourists and with the native people alike who visit the capital of Costa Dorada with great frequency.
Salou is principally known for its numerous beaches, the area offers a total of 19 beaches characterised for their fine golden sands and shallow waters. On the beaches, you can enjoy a diverse selection of activities and water sports offered by the Club Nautico or take strolls or bike rides along the long and beautiful paths along the beachfront.
Salou is also well known for its great gastronomic offer based on the Mediterranean diet and available to all pockets. From restaurants, right on the sea front where you can enjoy paella to the select restaurants where you may savour wines and exclusive products from the region accompanied by exquisite dishes fabulously elaborated.
In the town of Salou there is a great choice of entertainment, services and activities in which to participate.
The popular theme park of PortAventura, is situated between Vila Seca and Salou, easily accessed by car, taxi or public transport that is both flexible and frequent.
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Besides the well-known theme park, in the town of La Pineda, you can find the water park Aquopolis, which as Port Aventura can be easily accessed by the great variety of public transport offered.
Thanks to the proximity to the towns of Cambrils, el Vendrell, etc…You can enjoy the diverse gastronomic fiestas like the "La matanza del Porc" in Montblanc, "La Jornada de la Galera" in Cambrils, "La Xatonada" en el Vendrell or the famous "Calcotadas" that are celebrated in Cataluña, amongst other gastronomic fiestas typical to the area. |
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| The typical climate of the area favours the practice of sporting activities, because of this there is a great choice for visitors to choose from, bicycle trips, nautical activities, mountain climbing (in nearby areas), golf, hiking, etc… In addition, for another year, Salou will be one of the towns that form part of the popular "RALLY DE CATALUÑA" which this year is celebrated between the 2nd and 5th of October.
You can also enjoy the culture of the area, making trips to "LA RUTA DEL CISTER", "LA RUTA DEL MODERNISME" in Reus, visit the different museums of the province of Tarragona and do not miss roman ruins like the circo romano (roman circle), the city walls or the cathedral that are found in Tarragona.
Finally, we cannot forget shopping potential of Tarragona. Salou provides a great variety of shops and souvenir shops where you can exercise retail therapy but also the towns of Reus and Tarragona, situated less than 20km away are well known for their commercial character, in these areas you will find different commercial centres and shops with products typical of Cataluña etc... |
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