Located less than 30 minutes from Reus airport or a pleasant train ride south of Barcelona, Salou is a summer holiday destination that sees not only hordes of happy foreign tourists each year, but lots of local Spaniards holiday here too – always a good sign! Known as the jewel in the crown of Costa Dorada, one of the most obvious attractions in Salou is the seemingly never-ending stretch of the softest sand beach. Like a pale golden crescent, the beach dominates the resort as the promenade pays homage as do the lines of local restaurants and cafes that clutter its length. A little bit like the resort that never sleeps, Salou holidays have a reputation for pretty wild nightlife, so the moniker is well deserved. Parties till dawn, pubs with great beer and joints spilling music on the streets – Salou is the wild child of Costa Dorada. However, it has a quiet side too! Outside the resort centre is laid back and geared for downtime. Nearby Cap Salou is a great place to relax, along with La Pineda.
Salou is a party animal, yet is loved by couples, families and singles. An all-rounder, the resort offers a super sandy beach, safe for swimming and, when night falls, the restaurants and bars fill up and the craic commences! Real family entertainment of course is the draw of PortAventura. This theme park, divided into 5 Lands, is an absolute winner. Think sunshine, easy accessibility, fun rides, musical entertainment, family shows and a fabulous fireworks display every night. The magic of Disney is captured here, so hurry along to one of the greatest shows on earth!