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- Salou
Salou
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 Spanish countryside, 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.
Information & Facts
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.
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and
Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Money
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided
into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and
major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards
and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels,
restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the
cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.
Negatives
The beaches in Salou can get very crowded in July and August,
however quieter beaches and empty coves can be found nearby.
Night Life
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.
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.
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.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March
and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). The Canary
Islands: GMT (GMT +1 in summer).