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    Costa Dorada Holidays

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    Costa Dorada holidays are a cocktail of Instagram-worthy beaches, luxurious waterfront hotels and vintage fishing villages.

    Golden Coast

    You’ll find the Costa Dorada running along Spain’s north-east coast, offering up traditional towns, dainty fishing villages and waterfront hotels along 92 kilometres’ worth of caramel-coloured beaches. Everything from shopping trips to Cambrils, to lazy tanning days on a tucked-away beach are on the cards here.

    Salou and La Pineda

    These two seaside towns are neighbours. You can get from one to the other in a 10-minute drive. Salou’s the larger of the two, and boasts a pair of Blue Flag beaches. La Pineda raises the stakes with a giant waterpark and a mile and a half of uninterrupted sand. If wandering around a city’s historical quarter’s more your scene, one of the largest in the area, Tarragona, is a 20-minute drive from both of these.

    PortAventura Park

    One of Europe’s biggest theme parks draws visitors to this part of Catalonia from all over Europe. After you catch a glimpse of its different themed worlds, which include Ferrari Land and a Caribbean-style aqua park, you’ll soon understand why. Some of the rollercoasters hit 80 miles per hour, and there’s a selection of bite-sized, family-friendly rides for little ones, too.

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    At a glance

    • Sink your toes into a sugar-fine-sand beach
    • Go for a shopping spree in the city of Tarragona
    • Hit the rides at PortAventura Park

    Destinations in Costa Dorada

    Top Destinations

    • Salou

      Salou holidays might surprise you. There’s a stylish, refined side beyond the party persona, plus a handful of Europe’s top-rated rollercoasters.

    • La Pineda

      Holidays to La Pineda really mix things up, with sandy beaches, two top waterparks and days out in Barcelona.

    • Cambrils

      Holidays to Cambrils take you to a traditional Spanish fishing port with Blue Flag beaches, Michelin-starred restaurants and relaxed nightlife. And you’re within easy reach of the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona.

    • PortAventura

      Holidays to PortAventura take you to Spain’s biggest theme park and nearby beaches, with exciting Barcelona just an hour away, too.

    • Cap de Salou

      Holidays to Cap de Salou give you quiet beaches and relaxed evenings – but with bustling bars and restaurants close at hand.

    Top things to See and Do in Costa Dorada

    • BEACHES
    • SHOPPING
    • NIGHTLIFE
    • FOOD & DRINK
    • The Golden Coast

      The Costa Dorada’s beaches are what originally put the region on the map, and they’re still the main draw for tourists today. The coastline here unravels for 150 miles, stretching from Ebro Delta in the south, past Cambrils, Salou and La Pineda, right the way up to Sitges and Barcelona in the north.

    • The big beach

      Salou’s huge sweep of golden sand is one of the most popular in the region. It’s clinched Blue Flag status thanks to its clear, shallow waters and, behind the sands, restaurants and cafés huddle along a palm-dotted promenade. Little ones will love the fairground that’s tucked at one end. Visit in the morning, as the queues get bigger as the day goes on.

    • The secret beach

      You can catch a bus to Cap Salou from Salou or La Pineda – the journey only takes around 10 minutes. When you arrive, though, you’ll feel like you’re miles from anywhere. This small, sandy cove is tucked behind a headland and cradled by pine-cloaked cliffs. What’s more, because there aren’t any beach bars or cafés here, it’s completely devoid of the crowds you’ll find further along the coast.

    • Bargain Buys

      Come to Salou on a Monday, and its main square, Plaza de Europa, fills up with stalls selling everything from feathered dream catchers to bottles of olive oil. You can hunt for similar bargains in the La Pineda Market on a Friday. Foodies, meanwhile, should schedule in some time in Cambrils. Market day is on a Wednesday, and you can get your hands on the likes of fresh fruit and just-plucked crabs.

    • Mid-Range Buys

      The massive Parc Central shopping mall, on the edge of Tarragona, is full of stores selling clothes, toys and books. Reus is another good option for shopping. Make a beeline for El Tomb de Reus quarter, in the centre of town, and you’ll stumble upon funky clothes shops and cute coffee houses. You’ll spot some names you recognise, too, like Mango and Bershka.

    • Designer Buys

      Barcelona gives Paris and Milan a run for their money in the blow-the-budget stakes. For the glossiest stores, wander along the Plaça Catalunya or Avenue Diagonal – you’ll find top-end names like Chanel, Versace and Cartier. If you don’t fancy the journey up to Barcelona, Tarragona’s main street, La Rambla Nova, is packed with exclusive Spanish fashion boutiques.

    • Laid-back evenings

      In Cambrils, evenings begin in the cosy tapas bars on the seafront promenade, and end in the chiringuito bars around the marina. Tarragona has the same kind of philosophy when it comes to nights out. Romantic dinners by the yachts in the port are usually followed by live music and martinis in the bars that line the water’s edge.

    • Lively evenings

      Salou leads the way as far as happy hours and neon lights are concerned. Its main street is packed with British-style pubs, karaoke bars and fancy dress discos. La Pineda is lots of fun, too. A long strip of dance bars and late-night cafés runs parallel to the beach, and for hard-core clubbers there’s the world-renowned Pacha nightclub.

    • Suquet

      This juicy seafood stew is a real classic. The seafood used can differ from restaurant to restaurant, but mussels and shrimp are more than likely to feature. The stew is flavoured with saffron and almonds, and is sometimes served as a soup.

    • Fuet

      Fuet is a long, thin Catalonian sausage made from pork meat. The sausage is cured and dried by hanging it on ropes or strings for more than two months. Taste-wise, it’s a bit like salami, and it’s often used in casseroles and soups. You can also eat it on its own, or as part of a tapas board.

    • Crema catalana

      Crema catalana looks and tastes a lot like crème brulee. In fact, many locals claim the Catalan version is actually the original. Wherever it came from, this melt-in-the-mouth pudding is a must-try while you’re here. It’s sweet and creamy and comes with lashings of cinnamon.

    • Botifarra

      These beefy, garlicky sausages are most commonly eaten in a dish known as ‘botifarra amb mongetes’, in which the meat is mashed up with sweet white beans. ‘Escudella i carn d'olla’ is another popular meal. In this one, the sausage is sliced and added to boiled vegetables.

    • Torres wines

      The Torres family have been making wine in the vineyards of Salou for more than 300 years, and their bottles appear on menus up and down the region. For a budget-friendly option, try the fruity, red Sangre de Toro, or for a more expensive choice, go for the award-winning Mas Las Plana.

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