Salou is a base for tourists, but is also used by young people and families as a place to relax and enjoy the sun and beach. For those who wish to see more of the surrounding Catalonia and Spain, consider these day trips.
Barcelona, the second largest city in Spain and the capital of the region of Catalonia. The city won't disappoint, and has many shops, bars, restaurants and sights to see. You can take the train or bus to access Barcelona which around 2 and 1/2 hours away.
Tarragona, the nearby town, with beautiful plazas and old traditional cafés, worth a quick visit.
Reus, the birthplace of Gaudi, with museums, shopping and cuisine tempting people to visit time and time again.
La Pineda, is home to the Aquopolis water park and the Pacha nightclub. This resort is much smaller than Salou but has bars, souvenir shops and also includes four star hotels and even a 5 star hotel.
Cambrils, a fishing village with a beautiful marina and many tempting seafood restaurants.
Montserrat is a mountain near Barcelona, in Catalonia, in Spain. It is the site of a Benedictine abbey, Santa Maria de Montserrat, which hosts the Virgin of Montserrat sanctuary and which is identified by some with the location of the Holy Grail in Arthurian myth. It is a place of natural beauty, and is popular with both holiday group excursions and religious groups on pilgrimage. It has a cable car and mountain train for those who wish not to walk to parts of the mountain, although some areas such as the viewing point at the very top is only accessible by walking up relatively accessible paved paths.
Aqualeon Costa Dorada, is a water and safari park combined to make an exciting day trip. Aqualeon is located in Albinyana, Tarragona.
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