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The family-friendly beach resort of Salou is situated on the Costa Dorada coast of Spain (known as the Gold Coast).

Just 80 km south-west of Barcelona in the Catalonia region it offers a wonderful holiday and this tourist information guide gives you an overview. We help visitors to Salou with suggestions on things to do and see.

We list the best attractions in Salou and the surrounding areas, with ideas for excursions and days out, especially for families with children who will love the blue-flag beaches and the nearby Port Aventura, one of Europe’s biggest and best theme parks.

Getting to Salou

Nearest Airports

The nearest airport to Salou is at Reus (airport code REU) 5.2 miles away. Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) is 51 miles away with Lleida-Alguaire (ILD) 55 miles away.

It takes just 15 minutes to get to Salou from Reus airport or 1 hour 10 minutes from Barcelona airport.

The quickest and easiest way of getting to Salou is jump in a taxi, especially if there are 4 or 5 of you. The price does vary depending on when and what driver you ask so make sure you ask the price before you load up and set off but it should be about 45 Euros one-way.

Getting a taxi to Salou means no waiting around picking up hire cars or waiting for other shuttle bus passengers if you have booked a shared shuttle transfer.

Salou has a train station, with frequent services to Barcelona and Valencia.

The bus service can take you to the neighbouring towns of Cambrils and Tarragona and also Reus airport although the service is infrequent so be careful if you arrive or depart at usual times of the day.

Look for the Plana bus from outside the terminal with a cost of only €10 return per person.

Airport Transfers – Shuttle Bus

You are probably better off booking an airport transfer in advance with one of the shuttle bus companies that relying on the public bus. You know it is waiting to pick you up. It only costs £6 one-way with Shuttle Direct in a shared shuttle bus transfer or pay £27 for a private (just you) airport transfer.

Hiring a car from one of the airports or in Salou itself is a good idea if you intend on exploring the Tarragona province. Use these co-ordinates for satellite navigation to get to Salou: 41°04′40″N 1°07′44″E

Of course the beaches (and weather) are the main reason for the popularity of Salou.

Most visitors head for the large main sandy beach called Playa (or Platja) Llevante. Families like it because the waters are generally calm and shallow, ideal for younger kids being able to paddle safely.

There are lifeguards and a first-aid station on hand. You can hire sun-beds and there are plenty of bars, cafes and snack bars for ice-creams.

The pedestrianised promenade lined with palm trees and gardens is called Passeig Jaume I and there is a monument celebrating this Catalan king who sailed from Salou in 1229 to recapture Mallorca from the Moors.

The Font Lluminosa is a beautiful fountain designed by Carles Buida. People gather here at night when it is lit up in spectacular fashion.

There are other beaches and coves such as Playa de Ponent towards neighbouring Cambrils and the Playa de Capellans, overlooked by cliffs as well as Cala Llengüadets Cove, Llarga Beach, Penya Tallada Cove, Font Cove, Vinya Cove and Crancs Cove.

You don’t just have to sit on the beach getting bored. If you are active you can go scuba diving, water-skiing, windsurfing, jet-skiing, sailing or kayaking.

Things To Do and See in Salou

The old Customs House and Harbour Master’s Office are 19th century buildings worth seeing.

The Church of Santa Maria del Mar was built in 1766 for use by sailors, inside are paintings from Josep Grau Garriga.

It makes a nice walk to go to the watchtower built in the 16th century to look out for signs of pirates approaching. Inside is now a museum. The gardens have Adoma Puig’s sculpture of the three maidens.

Masia Catalana

This is a faithful reproduction of a Catalan farmhouse giving you a glimpse of what it must have been like in the olden days in this region when there was no such thing as tourism. Farming methods and tools are on display inside.

Head for the main street of Carlos Buigas where many of the liveliest bars are to be found and also the popular nightclub Kiss.

There are plenty of English and Irish pubs and bars such as Murphy’s Sports Pub, 007, Tropical, Bus Stop, Flash Back and Underground.

Play golf at the Lumine Golf Club where there are three courses to choose from two of which (north and central) were designed by famous Australian golfer Greg Norman.

Port Aventura Theme Park

One of the best theme parks in Europe naturally has a huge variety of roller-coasters yet there is something to do for all ages. Younger children have many smaller rides to choose from and for adults there are many entertaining shows.

Are you brave enough to try the Dragon Khan rollercoaster or ride on the Grand Canyon Rapids?

The park consists of five theme worlds: Mexico, Far West, Mediterranean, Polynesia and China.

Port Aventura website: https://www.portaventuraworld.com/en

Adjoining Port Aventura is the Costa Caribe water park and if you enjoy your flumes and slides you can also go to nearby Aquapolis.

Salou Webcams & Weather

A web cam is short for web camera. These are digital cameras filming live footage of Salou and streaming this from a website so that you can view live images and film of Salou from your computer.

Llevante Beach Webcam – The main beach in Salou with the promenade of Passeig Jaume I running behind the beach.

Capellans Beach webcam – Webcam from the east of Salou capturing the Capellans beach.

The land used to be the bishops of Tarragona, hence the name.

You can see the walls of the 17th century fort.

The gate can be seen on the west side.

Beyond the headland is the main Salou beach of Platja Llevant.

Webcams are great for seeing the latest weather in the resort.

For a weather forecast we include the graphic below which shows the predicted temperatures for the next few days.

Map of Salou

Below we have a map of Salou which shows all the major landmarks, sights and attractions that are mentioned above. You can also use the map to get driving directions to help you arrive at your destination such as hotel or apartment.

Nearby Towns and Cities

La Pineda 1.9 miles Vilaseca de Solcina 2.9 miles La Canonja 3.6 miles Cambrils 4.8 miles Reus 5.4 miles Tarragona 6.3 miles Ríudoms 6.3 miles Viñols y Archs 6.4 miles Montbrió del Camp 8.0 miles Botarell 8.5 miles Montroig 9.2 miles El Morell 9.5 miles

Salou Tourist Offices

Patronato Municipal De Turismo Tourist Board Paseo Jaume 1, 4, Chalet Torremar 43840 Salou (Tarragona) Spain

Opening hours: 10:00 – 13:30 and 17:00 – 20:30

Tel: +34 97 735 0102 Fax: +34 97 735 1986 Website: https://www.salou.cat E-mail: [email protected]

Salou Tourist Information Office

Information office in Europe Square Plaza de Europa, 43840 Salou (Tarragona) Spain

https://www.visitsalou.eu/home?set_language=en

Website: www.visitsalou.eu/ E-mail: [email protected]

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Salou has become, through its own merit, one of the main tourist centres on the Costa Daurada. It is also a certified Family Tourism Destination and has been awarded the Sports Tourism for the quality of its facilities. 

Along its extensive coastline, protected by the cape of Salou, there is a series of beautiful beaches and coves of fine sand that have an exceptional climate, offering you endless possibilities for enjoying the sea, as well as all kinds of water sports.

The sprawling Paseo de Les Palmeres is one of the most emblematic places of this town in Tarragona, where leisure and fun are guaranteed. The area around Salou will allow you to discover beautiful landscapes, or to spend an unforgettable day at the PortAventura World theme park. Another option is to follow the coastal path, a nine-kilometre trail that stretches along the coastline, as well as the route of the 23 viewpoints, which runs between the sea and the mountains. That's not to mention the local gastronomy, founded on excellent seafood. Salou is located inside Cape Salou , just a few kilometres from the city of Tarragona. This town, which emerged as a small centre with mercantile and fishing origins, has a centuries-old tradition of tourism, thanks to its great climate and a coastline of crystal-clear waters. Between the cape and Vilafortuny , Salou has an extensive stretch of coastline where wide beaches , such as Llevant and Platja Llarga, alternate with secluded coves of fine golden sand. A sun and beach experience that is complemented by the numerous possibilities offered by the marina, where all kinds of leisure boats dock and where you can enjoy all kinds of nautical sports. The city The Paseo de Les Palmeres , which runs parallel to the iconic Llevant Beach , has become the town's main thoroughfare. This long avenue, the main focal point for locals and foreigners alike, is home to some of the city's main tourist attractions. On this busy promenade, beautiful examples of modernist architecture stand out, such as the Cal Bonet Tower , as well as the monument erected in memory of King James I , who chose the coasts of Salou to embark on the conquest of Majorca in the Middle Ages. At nightfall, this part of Salou and the surrounding area is home to a lively nightlife , with numerous terraces, bars, restaurants and clubs. The tour of the city will lead us to discover other places of interest such as the Torre Vella , a 16th century building that is now used as a venue for exhibitions and cultural events, or to see the old railway station , which has now been restored. To round off the wide range of leisure activities on offer in Salou, it is worth heading to the outskirts to enjoy an unforgettable day at the PortAventura World theme park , one of the most prominent theme parks in Spain. Countryside and cuisine The Salou's location invites you to visit various coastal and inland towns of the province. Several kilometers to the east, Tarragona has an important legacy of monuments among sprawling beaches. Its ensemble of Roman archaeology , declared a World Heritage Site, is one of the points of interest in the capital. Also on the coast are towns such as Vila-seca, La Pineda Platja and Cambrils , which combine historic buildings with excellent tourist infrastructure. Inland in the province is the important ensemble of monuments made up of the modernist buildings of the Plaza de Prim and the Casa Navàs de Reus . Also, the Route of the Cistercian Monasteries takes you see the monasteries of Santes Creus and Poblet, the latter of which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In the extreme south of the province lies the Ebro Delta Natural Park , a protected area considered to be one of the most important wetlands on the Iberian Peninsula. The local gastronomy is renowned for its excellent fish and seafood from the coast. The crustaceans of Cambrils and the prawns of San Carlos de la Rápita are famous throughout the area. Romesco sauce (made with dried red peppers, tomatoes and almonds) is used to accompany both the local vegetables and the fish. What's more, the extensive vineyards of the province have produced six intriguing designations of origin: Tarragona, Montsant, Conca de Barberá, Penedés, Priorat and Terra Alta .

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Post dedicated specifically to different maps of Salou , the most important. You will find the image of the map and a link to open it and be able to enlarge it without losing image resolution .

If you are looking for a Salou hotels map, tourist attractions map, Salou beaches map, Salou bike lane map, PortAventura, etc. Here you will find them all .

Tourist map of Salou

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One of the most useful maps is the Salou tourist map. This map shows the location of the main tourist attractions in the city, such as beaches, monuments, restaurants and shops.

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Map Salou hotels with the location of the main hotels and tourist apartments. This map is especially useful if you are planning to visit the city for the first time and want to make sure you don't miss any of the important tourist attractions.

Map of the beaches of Salou. We recommend you read this post to also find the best coves .

For those who are interested in enjoying Salou's beaches, there is a specific map that shows the location of all the city's beaches and their services.

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Finally, there is also a specific map for the hiking lovers , which shows the trails and hiking routes in Salou . This map is especially useful if you plan to go on an excursion or a hiking route during your stay in the city.

In summary, there are several different maps of Salou that can help you plan your trip . From tourist maps that show the points of interest, to public transport maps and specific maps for beaches and hiking. Be sure to check these maps before you travel to make the most of your stay in Salou.

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20 things to do in Salou, Spain

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If you’re heading to Salou for your summer holidays this year then you’re in for a treat because there are so many things to do in Salou! I visited Salou at the start of the summer and I loved it. It’s such an easy, family-friendly destination with gorgeous beaches, endless sunshine, great restaurants and a relaxed vibe. It’s also a really affordable place for a family holiday abroad.

But Salou is much more than cheap package holidays! There are so many things to do in Salou and the surrounding area. It’s also a great place to hire a car or bike and get out and explore.

So once you tire of your swimming pool and nearest beach, here’s my mini guide and the best things to do in Salou.

Here are just some of the amazing things to do in Salou, Spain that will guarantee you have a jam-packed and enjoyable holiday to remember!

Where is Salou in Spain?

Salou is a resort town in Costa Dorada. It’s a strip of coastline in the Catalonia region of Spain on the Mediterranean Sea. Beaches here have calm and shallow waters and Salou itself has both smaller coves and long stretches of beaches.

The town is around 98km (approximately a 70-minute drive) south of Barcelona. Salou’s nearest airport is Reus Airport which is only 10km or a 15-minute drive away. 

You might think this is an obscure airport that few UK airports fly to direct but that’s not the case at all. Around 15 UK airports fly to Reus during the peak summer months including Cardiff, Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester and several London airports. Jet2, TUI and Ryanair all fly to Reus and their flight times are between two to three hours.

Salou is very close to the cities of Tarragona and Reus and the resort town of Cambrils. All three of these places would make excellent day trips from Salou if you wanted to explore other parts of the region.

1. PortAventura World

Starting off strong, without a doubt one of the number one things to do in Salou for families is PortAventura World. It’s a huge complex of several theme parks including PortAventura Park, Ferrari Land, Caribe Aquatic Park and SesameAdventure. 

There are other, smaller amusement parks in the same general area, too. It’s like a Spanish mecca of adrenaline and entertainment that will keep your kids buzzing all day!

PortAventura Park is the main one and it boasts more than 40 rides and rollercoasters as well as theatrical performances and plenty of restaurants. There are even PortAventura hotels so it’s like a mini DisneyWorld right on the Mediterranean coast. 

And like Disney or Universal theme parks, you can buy package deals if you want to visit more than one of PortAventura World’s parks. There are also express passes which might be a good investment in the summer months. It’s a popular place and some lines have an hour’s waiting time so you’ll be glad you splashed out!

Travel Hack Tip: If you’re expecting to love PortAventura World then I would highly recommend staying in one of the nearby hotels where you get early access into the park. The theme park is brilliant and you could easily spend a few days there. 

But it is also very hot with little shade so, personally, I’d want to go into the park for two hours each morning and then leave when it gets busy and the queues are 1-2 hours long! My kids would really struggle to stand in queues in the heat for so long.

2. Fountains of Salou

You might not think fountains are that exciting, though the Bellagio Fountain in Las Vegas and the Trevi Fountain in Rome might beg to differ! And in Salou, the fountains are definitely something you need to check out.

Salou has a series of cool fountains including Font Lluminosa, which is the oldest one, Fonts Ornamentals, Font Cibernètica and Font Laberint. A Catalan architect called Carles Buïgas, who also built the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc in Barcelona, designed Font Lluminosa back in the 1970s. So he knows a thing or two about making water look interesting!

During the summer months from July 1st to September 10th, you can catch all four fountains performing their own light and music displays every day. It goes without saying that your kids will love running through these jets. Pack a spare change of clothes in your daypack just in case they get soaked!

Fonts Ornamentals has a light display which is ongoing between 6pm and 10pm. It’s pretty cool because there is a walkway across the fountain where the water sprays an arch over your head! Font Cibernètica performs at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm and Font Lluminosa’s display is at 10:30pm.

In the spring and autumn months, they all perform on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (bank holidays too) somewhere between 10pm to 11pm.

3. Visit the beautiful coves around Salou

Some of the best things to do in Salou have to be the beaches! There are two main beaches (more on those soon!) and several smaller cove beaches called the Cap de Salou Coves.

There are five in total: Cala de la Vinya, Cala els Crancs, Cala Morisca, Cala de la Font and Cala de la Penya Tallada. 

These coves are further east of the main strip beaches so you’ll probably need a car to drive to them. Or, you can walk along the Punta del Cap de Salou hiking trail (if you’re feeling active!) because seeing them is definitely worth the effort. 

You could easily swim between some of them too as Cala de la Vinya and Cala Font are very close together. Just watch where you’re standing as the coast is rockier here.

These coves are much quieter than the main beaches with more rugged, natural scenery though the payoff is fewer facilities and things to do nearby. But if you’ve got warm, clear waters to swim in and lush scenery to look at, what more do you need?!

4. Salou Tourist Train

When you start travelling as a family, all the cultural tours you used to enjoy doing are soon replaced by more entertaining and stimulating activities. You can have the best of both worlds with the Salou Tourist Train.

It is literally an adorable open-door red bus that looks like a toy train. The train departs outside Salou’s tourist office and drives a circular route around Salou’s main landmarks and points of interest. Some of these are the fountains, the Jaume I monument, the City Park, Torre Vella art gallery and the Church of Santa Maria del Mar. 

The Salou Tourist Train runs approximately every half hour and it’s only 6€ for adults and 4€ for kids aged 3+. They have audio guides for both adults and children (if you can persuade them to wear their guides for more than two minutes!) in several languages. 

5. Llevant Beach

Llevant beach is one of the most popular beaches in Salou and therefore one of the top things to do in Salou! It runs parallel to the promenade, Passeig de Jaume I, where all the fountains are. It’s surprising how many activities and amenities this city beach manages to squeeze in because it’s only 1.2km long.

There are two huge car parks on Passeig de Jaume I so finding somewhere to park won’t be an issue. Plus, there are tons of public toilets along the promenade. Showers, beach bars, ice cream shacks, volleyball courts, restaurants and so much more are available too.

If you love lounging on a beach with everything you need nearby (and you don’t mind the crowds!) then Llevant is perfect. You can hire a sunlounger and beach umbrella or bring your own. 

Travel Hack Tip: Try Kayaking!

You can hire kayaks while you’re in Salou which is a great family activity to have fun, keep fit, stay cool and see Salou from a different perspective. Kayaks can be hired from Salou Yacht Club which is between Ponent Beach and Llevant Beach.

6. Ponent Beach

On the opposite side of the port to Llevant is Ponent beach. While it’s much narrower and has fewer facilities, it’s usually the quieter of the two. Ponent also has a huge children’s play area with lots of palm trees to offer some much-needed shade.

It feels less commercialised yet there are still a few restaurants and bars on the sand. In the off-season, it’s a popular place for the locals to go fishing.

But the difference between the two beaches is negligible. They’re both beautiful, clean beaches with soft sand and calm coastlines. Lifeguards are on duty during the day in the peak seasons and you will no doubt have a great beach day no matter which you choose. 

If you want to give both of them a shot, head to Llevant in the morning first when it’s quieter and then go to Ponent beach after lunch. 

7. Camí de Ronda Coastal Path 

Who doesn’t love going for a hike in 30°C heat on a relaxing beach holiday? It’s actually quite fun if you venture out in the morning or the evening when the sun isn’t as strong. And keeping active will help you feel a little less lethargic when you return home! 

The Camí de Ronda is a 6.5km coastal walk beginning at Llevant beach and finishing at an old lighthouse called Far de Cap Salou. The first 2km of the path is fully paved and the other 4.5km is a natural path. 

The lighthouse itself is pretty cool but the views of the rocky cliffs in this part of Salou are stunning. It’s definitely a hike to do around sunset if you can!

You can also walk down the coastal path in the other direction along Ponent beach, Vilafortuny beach and Cavet beach towards Cambrils. But don’t forget you’ll also have to walk back unless one of you stays behind and picks you up further down the track!

Remember to pack your trainers because walking 6.5km in flip-flops won’t be much fun.

8. Passeig de Jaume I 

On the surface, Passeig de Jaume I looks like just another pedestrianised street. It runs alongside Salou’s main beach, Llevant, and it’s just a big slab of marble, right?

In reality, there is more to do on this street than you might expect. First, it’s dedicated to James I the Conqueror and there is a huge monument to him in the middle of the street. He was a 13th-century Catalan king and he’s an icon to the Catalonian people. 

Palm trees line both sides of the street leaving a huge walkway in the middle. And there’s plenty of room to gather around the Fountains of Salou for the nighttime displays.

Salou’s name features in the middle of the strip in huge letters which you can usually find children attempting to climb over. But it’s a great place for an Instagrammable picture.

This promenade and the street just behind it is where you can find a lot of restaurants, ice cream cafes, souvenir shops and tour companies. The tourist office is on this street as well as bike rentals, snorkelling excursions, boat tours and kite surfing.

Don’t forget to check out the old olive tree that grows on the corner of Passeig de Jaume I and Calle de Barcelona. It’s roughly 1,000 years old and looks unrecognisable compared to every other olive tree you’ve ever seen because of its gargantuan size.

9. Ferrari Land

Located in PortAventura World, Ferrari Land is exactly what you think it is. It is a Ferrari-themed amusement park with over 16 rides and games where everything is gold and red and has at least a vague connection to cars. 

Plus, they lean hard into the Italian theme. You’ll find cypress trees, a mini version of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence and restaurants like Ristorante Cavallino serving Italian cuisine.

One of the most surprising and coolest things about Ferrari Land is that it’s home to Europe’s highest and fastest roller coaster. Yes, right in Salou! Who would have thought that would be one of the top things to do in Salou?! The Red Force looks absolutely terrifying and hopefully your children who are tall enough to ride it agree.

With any luck, they’ll satisfy their need for speed on the Junior Red Force coaster or the racing tracks. There’s also an exhibit on former Ferrari racing legends and some of their old Formula 1 cars. 

10. Caribe Aquatic Park

Isn’t it against the law to go on a family holiday to Spain and not go to a water park? You’d think so considering how many of them there are all over the country. The PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park has to be up there as one of the best, though.

There are over 16 attractions and pools in the water park including waterfalls, wave pools, pirate ships and mega slides. There’s plenty to do for kids of all ages and lots of Caribbean-themed restaurants and snack bars. 

If your kids aren’t too busy plummeting down slides with names like “Torrent” and “Rapid Race” then you can float along Caribe’s lazy river. Or, you can relax on one of their sun loungers by Bahama Beach. There’s easily enough to do to spend a whole day here.

11. Day Trip to Tarragona

There are so many things to do in Salou that you can have heaps of fun on your holiday even if you never leave the town. But there are so many other beautiful places less than 20 minutes away that it would be a shame not to explore them!

The City of Tarragona is only 17km north up the coast from Salou which is a 20-minute drive or a 15-minute train journey. It’s a port city with sandy buildings and many of them date back to its history as a Roman colony.

You can even take a guided tour of all the sites connected to Tarragona’s Roman heritage. There’s the Roman amphitheatre which overlooks the coastline, a 1st-century chariot racing track, an old Roman aqueduct and a Roman Forum. 

Honestly, there are so many ruins in the city you’ll walk right past them just strolling through the streets! And you have to visit the Roman Walls. You won’t believe how much of the old city wall is still standing after 2,000 years.

Of course, any Spanish city isn’t complete unless it has an absolutely spectacular cathedral. Tarragona Cathedral (or to use its full name, the Catedral Basílica Metropolitana i Primada de Santa Tecla de Tarragona) is magnificent. Its courtyard has a beautiful water feature and walking around all the beautiful orange trees will surely put you in a good mood.

Tarragona also has lots of little shops and boutiques and traditional Spanish restaurants. This part of Spain is famous for its seafood and rice dishes so you can’t go wrong with a plate of mussels or a big bowl of paella. 

Tarragona Wine Region is essentially Cava Country. It would be rude to not ask for a glass of fizz to accompany your seafood, you are on holiday!

12. Capellans Beach

Capellans beach is not quite on the same scale as the Llevant and Ponent beaches but it’s not small enough to be a cove. Overlooked by residential apartments and a favourite amongst locals, Capellans is ideal for older couples and families with very young children. 

Its smaller size means you don’t need to walk as far from your sun lounger to get to the local beach bar or swim in the sea. And it’s much easier to keep an eye on your kids playing in the sea while you’re sunbathing as there are fewer places for them to run off to.

You can also rent kayaks from this beach and there’s even a beach path for wheelchair users. How cool is that?! More beaches need to have paths so those with extra accessibility needs can dip their toes in the water too!

If you fancy going for a wander, the walkway up the cliffs next to Capellans offers beautiful views of the beach and the other coves along the coastline.

13. SesameAdventure

You’ve had a Ferrari-themed amusement park and a Caribbean-themed water park as well as the main theme park. Surely that’s everywhere covered in PortAventura World? Oh no, not quite! SesameAdventure is part of PortAventura and caters to the littlest of little ones. 

Not only that, SesameAdventure’s theme is a delightful mix of Sesame Street and Polynesia. Even more bizarrely, it fully pulls it off and a trip to this theme park is an absolute delight.

Roller coasters here are much slower, less scary and closer to the ground than the ones at the other parks. There are 3D rides that the whole family can enjoy and theatrical performances featuring Elmo, Bert, Ernie and the whole gang. Many of the rides, like Elmo’s Farm and the Enchanted Garden, have no height restrictions.

And if the character names are confusing, keep in mind that Sesame Street characters have different names in Spanish! Bert is Blas, Ernie is Epi and Big Bird is La Gallina Caponata. In fact, the show’s name in Spain is Barrio Sésamo so you can teach your kids some Spanish while you’re there!

14. Day Trip to Reus

Reus is a great Salou day trip alternative to Tarragona. Or you could easily do both if you’re staying in Salou for longer than a week! It couldn’t be a more convenient place to drive to from your base in Salou.

It’s the capital of the Costa Dorada region but it’s very different to Salou and other resort towns along the coast. There are fewer tourists and it’s the architecture, galleries, museums, and gastronomic scene rather than beaches which makes Reus a worthwhile place to visit. 

It really isn’t surprising that the architecture in Reus is so interesting because it happens to be the birthplace of Antoni Gaudí. Gaudí is famous for designing several structures around Barcelona and the wider Catalonia region like La Sagrada Familia. In Reus, you can check out the Gaudí museum and tourist centre to learn more about his life and work.

And if architecture is your cup of tea, take a stroll along the Reus Modernist Route. There are 23 buildings on this self-guided circular walk, starting and ending in Market Square. There are plaques outside the buildings explaining a bit about who designed them and their history. 

If you can only head inside one of the buildings on the route, make it Casa Navas. It’s an intricately decorated townhouse covered in colourful mosaics and stained glass windows.

Like Tarragona, Reus and the vineyards on the outskirts of the city produce many spirits and wines. Museu del Vermut in Reus is the largest vermouth museum in the world (don’t attempt to try all 6,000 varieties!) and is a great place to eat dinner too.

15. Llarga Beach

Because of Salou’s location on a jagged part of the Catalan coastline, it offers more beaches in one area than many other resort towns. It has long stretches, tiny coves and some smaller beaches in between. 

Llarga beach is one of those. You won’t find any sun loungers here but you won’t have to share your slice of sand with anyone else. The cliffs curve around the beach which makes it feel like a safer place to swim. Plus, you’re surrounded by vegetation here instead of high-rise resorts which will make you feel like you’re on an island.

Because it’s smaller and in more of a residential area, it’s a little difficult to find parking so get there early. But it still has all the facilities you need to spend an entire beach day here. 

16. Llenguadets Beach

Make it a double-header beach day by leaving your car parked at Llarga and walking around the cliffside boardwalk to Llenguadets beach. Better yet, you can swim around the cliffs as long as you are careful to avoid the rocks!

Llenguadets beach is a bonus cove that’s right next to Llarga. Honestly, it’s about a five-minute stroll away. Walk up to one of the many viewpoints near these two beaches if you want somewhere beautiful to watch the sunset in Salou.

17. Day Trip to Cambrils

Reus and Tarragona are perfect day trips from Salou if you are travelling as a couple or family with very young or older kids. But if you have kids in primary school you might find there’s more for them to do in another resort town.

Luckily, Cambrils is 8km south of Salou and only a 15-minute drive away. You get a change of scenery and your kids will struggle to get bored with all the things there are to do in Cambrils. Win-win!

If your children prefer active adventures to theme parks, pay a visit to Jumpland Aventura Ecologica. Instead of roller coasters and rides, they have zip-lines, ropes courses and climbing walls. You could even hire bikes in Salou for the day and cycle to Cambrils because the Camí de Ronda coastal path and beach promenade connects Salou to Cambrils.

You’ll find the beaches in Cambrils much more relaxed than Salou and probably less busy. Their volleyball courts are makeshift and there are fewer sun loungers for hire. But the main beach, Forès beach, still has lots of restaurants, bars and shops along the seafront.

Slightly further south of the main town is where you’ll find the smaller, less crowded beaches. Just some of the ones you can visit are Cambrils, Llosa and Arcadia. 

One of the best beaches near Cambrils is actually halfway to Salou. Vilafortuny beach is a vast, clean stretch of fine sand and is perfect to walk on as you are unlikely to have to wade through too many crowds. Because it has fewer swimmers and the water is less calm than other beaches in the area, it’s ideal for renting jet skis or trying out other water sports.

18. Carles Buïgas Nightlife

No, the Catalan architect Carles Buïgas who died in 1973 does not run a pub crawl. But the street in Salou that’s named after him, Carrer de Carles Buïgas, is where you should head if you want to experience the best of Salou’s nightlife.

It offers everything from bars, clubs, live music and even karaoke. And yes, if you love visiting English and Irish pubs during your summer holidays in Spain then this is where you’ll find them. Most even organise weekly pub quizzes too!

Those who love a dance should head to Kiss, the best nightclub on the strip. Keep in mind that there aren’t loads of nightclubs in Salou but demand for them is high. It’s not too uncool to head to the clubs early, especially when you’re more likely to get discounted or free entry and cheaper drinks!

19. Visit Salou’s Historic Buildings

It’s easy to forget that these modern resort towns existed long before tourism boomed along the Spanish coastline and have so much history. Salou is no different and has its fair share of fascinating monuments.

Take the old 19th-century Customs and Harbour Masters Office on Plaça Bonet. Salou used to be an important exporter of liquor in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. And while the new updated much of the building in the 20th century, it still has its horse trough and drinking fountain. 

Today, Torre Vella might be an art gallery and one of the most important cultural things to do in Salou. But in the 16th century, it was a watchtower designed to spot any pirates approaching Salou’s shores. It also has some beautiful gardens with impressive sculptures.

Masia Catalana, not far from Capellans beach, is a faithful recreation of what a Catalan farmhouse would have looked like hundreds of years ago. They even keep animals like chickens, donkeys and goats onsite so that might be a fun attraction if you have small kids!

20. Eat the Local Catalan Cuisine

Tapas, tortilla, paella… Everyone loves Spanish food, but it’s not all local to Catalonia. One of the top things to do in Salou on your summer holiday there is to taste as much Catalan cuisine as you can find.

Seafood, grilled vegetables and cured meats are at the heart of traditional dishes in this area. They love a charcuterie board with flavourful cured sausage, bread, tomato, cheese, olives and some kind of chip. Anything with aioli on it (a mixture of garlic and olive oil) is a winner in Catalonia and some even call it “Catalan mayonnaise” because locals eat it with everything.

White beans, aubergine, prawns, rice and anchovies are staples in Catalan dishes. And there’s lots of French influence too so it’s not surprising if you see restaurant menus in this area serving foie gras and duck confit.

But at the end of the day, you should still eat patatas bravas, churros and croquetas if that’s what you want. You’re on holiday! It’s your duty to eat as many delicious Spanish dishes as you can.

Other things to do in the area…

There are so many things to do in Salou but if you’re looking for more then here are some other things I loved doing in the area.

Paddle boarding near Salou was incredible. We paddled to some beautiful caves and got off our boards to explore. The water was calm and warm so even if you’re new to paddle boarding it’s a great activity to try!

Here’s a link to paddle board hire in Salou.

Visiting Cartoixa d’Escaladei, an old monastery and museum complex was incredible and if you have a car for your holiday to Salou then I highly recommend a visit. Not only was the monastery beautiful but the surrounding mountains and the drive through the countryside to get there is breathtaking!

If you’ll be visiting lots of historic attractions during your holiday then it might be worth getting the Catalonia Monument Pass .

Another incredible day out from Salou would be to visit Montserrat Monastery. There’s an amazing tour you can do from Salou and you also go to see the crypt of Gaudi.

While you’re in Salou you can also take a full day trip to Barcelona as it isn’t far away! Here’s a full day trip to Barcelona from Salou that includes free time in the city.

If you’re a sucker for incredible scenery then you can’t miss a trip to Siurana, an incredible mountain village with the most amazing views. If you’ve got a car I recommend driving yourself but you can take a trip from Salou that includes a visit to other pretty villages.

Monday 1st of August 2022

Only go to Salou if you have a car so you can easily get to the nice places outside of Salou that are mentioned in this article - avoid Salou itself which we found to be grubby and the main area is not a place we would take young children again - very rough and drugs openly being taken/smoked. Main beach is extremely crowded in summer - not like the pretty pictures in the article. We stayed in the area for a week to go to port adventura. With hindsight, would stay in a different area and travel in just for port aventura or would have ensured we had a car so we could get out the area to go to the nice places like Reus/ Tarragona! Port Aventura also good and nicely presented - be prepared for long queues in summer but they do get shorter between 1-4pm if you can tolerate the heat. Caribe water park hugely overcrowded but they can do this as clear they are not expecting repeat customers. Little or no shade and long queues. Get there 10mins before water park opens so you can get somewhere to site with shade otherwise you will be on the concrete floor with no shade in the midday sun - expect not to get on anything but just to go in the big pools with the family then you will have a good time.

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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 airpor t, the trip to the resort is easy and quick.

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 PortAventura 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.

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 PortAventura, 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.

Salou Holidays

• Salou is the main resort on Spain's Costa Dorada 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

Portaventura theme park.

Located in the north east suiburbs of Salou 2 kilometres inland from the sea front

One of the world's most famous rollercoasters, the Dragon Khan, belongs to the nearby theme park PortAventura , 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.

The nearby headland & resort of Cap Salou

Camí de Ronda footpath

The man made Camí de Ronda footpath  that runs from Salou to the Salou Lighthouse (Faro) on the tip of Cap Salou. This path is a fabulous walk along the extremly scenic Cap Salou coastline and the path makes the walk possible in areas that would be more suitable to rock climbers

Salou 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.

This long beach of fine grain golden sand is backed by the Miramar Promenade, Paseo de Miramar.

The beach has a gentle slope into the shallow blue crystaline waters of the Mediterranium sea, making it ideal for the kids.

A full range of facilities

Located to the west of the harbour & marina

Blue Flag beach .

The largest and main beach of Salou with an even wider range of facilities than Ponent Beach.

The beach is backed by the magnificent Jaume I Promenade with famous statues , fountains, landscaped gardens, various facilities for both adults & kids and it's also lovely stroll.

A smaller beach with a fair selection of facilities  and backed with rising ground or cliffs.

There is a bus stop on the road and a pleasant promenade.

Gently sloping beach & shallow water ideal for kids.

A small cove just east of a headland tip. The small beach is of fine sand and surprisingly the sea is shallow for a headland position.

Facilities: Showers, Parasols, Sun loungers, Beach bar, Public transport

Access is from either

• Via a rocky trail from the road on the cliff top, Calle Torrassa.
• The man made Camí de Ronda footpath  that runs from Salou to the Salou Lighthouse (Faro) on the tip of Cap Salou

Llarga Beach

Penya tallada cove, crancs cove.

Salou’s firm commitment to maintaining the quality of its services also extends to the beaches, which are the subject of quality control Systems. Thus, the town’s nine beaches have been awarded various quality and environmental Management certificates, including the ISO 14.001:2004 for all them, the Q for Beach Quality for two, and two Blue Flags for water and sand quality. Platja de Ponent Ponent Beach Platja de Ponent Llevant Beach Platja de Ponent Capellans Beach Cala Llenguades Llenguadets Cove

Shopping in Salou

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.

Bars, Clubs & Nightlife in Salou

Salou boasts a multitude of bars, pubs, discos, flamenco shows and nightclubs to keep you entertained until the early hours of the morning.

See our Bars, Clubs Discos & Nightlife in Salou

Restaurants in Salou

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.

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Salou Railway Station

Salou Railway Station Description

• There are very frequent services to Salou Train Station and with a change of trains to Barcelona airport .

Salou – Port Aventura Railway Station Location

• The OLD Train Station located 500 metres inland from Salou harbour & marina is NOW CLOSED
• The NEW Station named Salou – Port Aventura is located 900m east of the Port Aventura Entrance
• "km North East from the OLD station
• A bus service operates between the 2 stations

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Barcelona Estació de França .

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Vilanova i la Geltrú

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Torredembarra

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L’Ametlla de Mar

L’Ampolla - Perelló - Deltebre

L’Aldea - Amposta

Ulldecona-Alcanar-La Sénia

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Salou Buses

Salou has a good network of bus routes. Some of the popular bus stops are shown on our Salou Map

Most bus routes run along the seafront with some routes branching into the town centre

Bus Companies

Plana autobus.

C / Punta del Cavall, 5 (Cap Salou) Tel 977 373 345 C / Carles Buigues, 43 383 263 Telf.977 C / Carles Buigues, Tel 14 977 388 420 C / Nord, Tel 82 977 352 974

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Airports for Salou

Reus airport (reu.

Reus airpor is the nearest to Salou and only 12 kilometres inland from the resort.

Bus Services

There is an infrequent winter bus service between Reus Airport and La Pineda, Salou or BM Cambrils

Barcelona Airport (BCN)

• in located 111 kilometres (69 miles) to the west of Salou.
• Although further there is a far larger selection of flights to Barcelona and an excelent & frequent train service (1 change of trains required in Barcelona.)

Airport Transfers

• The best way of transfering between your Salou hotel or apartment and either Reus or Barcelona airports is to use an airport transfer service

Salou Attractions

Salou old tower (torre vella salou).

Torre Vella Description

After a request by the Archbishop of Tarragona, Pere de Cardona, a square defensive tower was built in 1530 in the reign of King charles V, to protect the town & it's citizens from pirates or foreign looting sailors.

The Torre Vella looks very stuning when lit up by floodlights at night.

The tower is now a cultoral centre & holds many exibitions.

Winter:   7pm to 10pm Summer: 6pm to 9pm  Free Admission

Located in grass covered open space with trees & flower beds, behind Salou's Railway Station

See Location of Torre Vella on our Salou Map

Jaume I Monument

Jaume i monument description.

• The monument was sculptured by Lluis Maria Saumells from a design by Salvador Ripoll in 1965.
• The horses head is covered in gold leaf.

Jaume I Monument Location

Located on the sea front is the Jaume I Monument dedicated to the victory of the Catalan fleet of ships conquering the island of Mallorca from the Moors in 1229.

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Salou Official Tourist Information Office

The Official Salou Tourist Information Office is located at

Passeig Jaume I, 4 Xalet Torremar, 43840, Salou Salou

Tel.: +34 977 350 102

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Salou / Information / Transport

Tourist train of salou.

A different way to get to know Salou and its main places of interest is the tourist train. It offers a single route that allows you to discover the most beautiful and emblematic corners, such as the Monument to Jaume I, the Ornamental Fountains, the Capitania, the Modernist Houses, the Monument al Pescador, the beginning of the Camino de Ronda or the Coast, the Masía Catalana , the City Park, the Torre Vella, the church of Santa María del Mar, from the 18th century. In addition, the train goes to PortAventura World. During Easter 2024, the tourist train operates only on March 25, 26 and 27 with 2 routes.  Prices and schedules are as indicated below for 2024.    The tour can start at any of the marked stops, and you can go all the way around until you reach the stop where you got off. The tour passes through some of the points of interest mentioned. Consult the route and timetables at the end. Prices: The prices of the Salou tourist train for 2024 are as follows: Adults (+14 years to 65 years): 6 euros Children (3 to 14 years): 4 euros Senior (+65 years): 4 euros People with disabilities (+ 33%, presenting certificate): 4 euros. No electric scooters Groups of people with disabilities : 2.5 euros per person. Every 10 people with disabilities, 1 free monitor Family ticket (2 adults and 1 child): 15 euros. Each extra child is 3 euros more. The tourist train offers personalized audio guides for adults and children, available in 5 languages: Catalan, Spanish, English, French and Russian. All tickets can be purchased directly on the tourist train (it accepts payment by card, which is the recommended system). You CANNOT get on and off the tourist train with the same ticket. The train has adapted ramps and space for wheelchairs (depending on availability). Baby or small child strollers must be folded and left in the basket provided for this purpose. Schedules: The Salou tourist train changes its schedules depending on the time of year. The detailed table of the schedules can be consulted in the attached image, as well as a map of the route. To know the specific times at the different stops, consult the attached pdf document. The prevailing schedule is always that of the stop, but it may vary. If you have questions, you can call 977 35 01 02 to confirm the schedules. A spectacular tour: The tourist train has stops at Masía Catalana, a construction originally conceived in 1974 and which today hosts, among others, the craft market during the summer months. Nearby is the City Park , a natural space. The Salou tourist train also allows you to discover the majesty of the Modernist houses on Paseo Jaume I or the church of Santa María del Mar, which dates back to the 18th century. Nearby we see the Captaincy building (1820), one of the main buildings of the Port of Salou.  Finally, and now in the main artery of the city, you can admire the Monument al Pescador - the work of Ramon Ferran -, as well as the Ornamental Fountains , an authentic spectacle of water, light and color. And the Monument al Rei Jaume I , a tribute to the Catalan monarch who set sail from Salou in the 13th century towards the conquest of Mallorca. The train reaches the beginning of the Camino de Ronda , and includes the 15th century Torre Vella on the route. Happy trip with the tourist train and enjoy Salou!

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