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The Essential Salou Tourist Information |
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Written by Admin
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Salou is a popular family seaside resort in Spain that is situated 111 Km South West of Barcelona. Salou is a fabulous destination for anyone searching for a little Spanish sun, sea and sand.Salou is a popular destinationfor families and is readily accessible via Reus International Airport which is only 15 km away.
Salou 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 cove
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, Universal’s Port Aventura. Nearby Salou you'll find Port Aventura 115-hectare theme park and it's Catalonia's challenge to Paris' Disneyland Paris'.It's situated just a short drive away.
And if you fancy a little more water adventure you have the Caribe Water park right next door to Port Aventura.  Check it out Sightseers interested in museums or ancient history will find plenty to occupy them in nearby Salou (en Tarragona). Tarragona Cathedral Tarragona Roman ruins  
(In Tarragona in one of the most famouse cities that has a large number of monuments and tourist attractions concentrated in such a small area as the town has. Iberian civilization remains are plentiful in the whole region, as well as multiple Roman vestiges, especially in Tarragona city, where you can follow the traces of Rome in the Catalonian region). 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. Shopping: There is a good selection of souvenir and fashion stores in Salou, and those 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. There are no shortage of restaurants in Salou and its neighbouring resorts. Eating out is relatively cheap and although many places cater for British palettes, there are also plenty of good Spanish and seafood restaurants. Salou is large, busy and packed with pubs and bars, many (such as the Rovers Return) catering for British tourists. Compared to resorts such as Benidorm the nightlife is fairly quiet with only a couple of nightclubs, but Barcelona is under an hour away on the train and well worth a visit for an evening. 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 kids of all ages.
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