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About Salou

Welcome to Salou, the capital of the Costa Daurada. Here you can enjoy the delights of walking barefoot on the Mediterranean soft sand, feeling the gentle breeze on your skin, hearing the sound of the waves on the shore. Salou is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the coast, a modern and dynamic city that has a range of services to satisfy everyone who visits it. Read more

Salou

About Salou

Welcome to Salou, the capital of the Costa Daurada. Here you can enjoy the delights of walking barefoot on the Mediterranean soft sand, feeling the gentle breeze on your skin, hearing the sound of the waves on the shore. Salou is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the coast, a modern and dynamic city that has a range of services to satisfy everyone who visits it.

The beaches of Salou are undoubtedly its greatest attraction. The fine golden sand, the transparent water and, in short, the beauty of its surroundings captivates all those who come to visit it. The extensive beaches that make it up are perfectly integrated into the surrounding urban environment as well as, on the other hand, the cozy coves that hides the city are hidden behind extensive pine forests.

Among the beaches, we can highlight Platja de Ponent, Platja de Llevant, which is the longest and best known, Platja dels Llenguadets, which is a small cove that can only be reached on foot, or Platja Llarg, surrounded by Pine trees. Events and typical parties.

Moving around

Salou is well connected by an efficient bus system. Also, a good railway and bus network connects the city with other major urban centers such as Barcelona, Tarragona and Reus.

Out & About

The beaches of Salou are undoubtedly its greatest attraction. The fine golden sand, clear water and, ultimately, the beauty of its surroundings, captivate anyone who comes to visit. The coastline of Salou is notable for its variety. The extensive beaches that compose it are seamlessly integrated into the urban environment around them and, on the other hand, the cozy coves that the city hides are concealed behind large pine trees. Among all the beaches, some of them are Ponent, Platja de Llevant, which is the longest and best known, Platja dels Llenguadets, a small cove that is accessible only on foot, or Platja Llarg, surrounded by pines trees. Besides beaches, Salou has plenty of places to visit such as the Paseo Jaume I, the Faro or the Church of Santa Maria del Mar. Since you are in Salou, you can spend a day of extreme fun in Port Aventura, a huge amusement park where you can visit five different worlds or taste the cuisine of faraway places. Also, the nightlife of Salou is one of its attractions. The nightclubs are scattered throughout the city but many of them are concentrated around the streets Murillo and Carles Buigas.

What's going on in

The night of the Cós Blanc is the major festivity of the winter and it's celebrated the first Saturday in February. It consists of a parade where people dress up like it was carnival, only that it takes place shortly before it. During the holidays, cannons that shoot confetti are installed on the streets. The Nits Daurades is the festival of the summer and it takes place the week of August 15. During the festival, balls, concerts and many other events are held. The festivities culminate with a traditional fireworks display that fills the sky with colorful lights. During the Calada de les Malles de Sant Pere, the fishermen display their traditional fishing techniques on the day of Sant Pere, their patron saint.

Shopping

Salou is like a big outdoor mall. On the streets you will find many shops where you can buy everything you need. The typical shopping areas are the Old Town, which has the more traditional shops; the Eixample, where the shops are mixed with bars and restaurants; Paseo Jaume I and Calle Mayor where, in addition to buying, you can enjoy a nice walk, or the Mercado Municipal where, on Monday mornings, the typical weekly market is organized.

What's cooking?

The cuisine of Salou, typically Mediterranean, has a variety of delicious products, most of them seafood. Some of the most outstanding dishes are the calçots together with Romesco sauce, snails, fish soup or suquet de peix, which is a stew of various fish.

Weather

Salou's climate is typically Mediterranean, characterized by mild winters and hot summers in which to enjoy the magnificent beaches.

Practical information

When you go to the beach, take only the essentials and do not leave your belongings unattended. If you swim, you can ask someone next to you to watch your stuff, they won't mind.