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Costa Dorada
In the south of Catalonia,
Costa Dorada, dotted with seaside villages, is an area of long
fishing tradition.
The long beaches are filled with dunes of fine sand. The wide
selection of apartments in the area characterises the Costa
Dorada as the most popular family holiday destination. Suitable
for children and the elderly, it offers an ideal tranquil,
restful holiday.
The 20 municipalities that make up Costa Dorada stretch along a
seacoast of 216 kilometres, with 786 hectares of extensive,
clean, sandy beaches washed by crystal, shallow waters. Lying
between the sea and the mountain range are wide open areas, home
to tranquil villages and fields of crops ranging from vineyards
and olive groves to carob, hazelnut, almond trees and
vegetable-garden crops. In total the area has over 500,000 hotel
beds, many campsites and apartments, and it receives an average
of 3,500,000 visitors per year.
Inland, places and towns of interest (such as Reus, Valls,
Montblanc, Tortosa) and great medieval monasteries are easily
accessible: Poblet, Santes Creus and Scala Dei, as well as
picturesque spots that are famous for their beautiful scenery (Prades,
Siurana), abrupt sierras with big game reserves (Tivissa, Cardó
and Ports de Tortosa), and the unique, extensive Ebro Delta with
its labyrinth of irrigation channels and pools.
Costa
Dorada is located, 75 miles SW of Barcelona, 7½ miles SW of
Tarragona, 5 miles S of Reus and 7½ miles S of its airport. The
countryside of the Costa Daurada can be defined as one of great
contrasts. There are unspoilt areas of great beauty and
interest: to the south, the Delta del Ebre Nature Park and the
Ports de Tortosa-Besseit National Reserve, and to the west, the
Prades Mountains.
Things to see and do:
Universal Mediterranean
Port Aventura. Theme & Waterpark.
Montserrat Mountain monastery
Salou. Flea-market on Mondays
Cambrils
Cambrils Merging with the resort of Salou on the western side
of Costa Dorada, lies the pretty Catalan town of Cambrils. A
growing resort, Cambrils is made for families and sun lovers
alike and offers miles upon miles of magnetic soft sands where
you can lounge all day, practically undisturbed.
When you're feeling energetic you'll find an array of
watersports including windsurfing and pedaloes readily available
from the water's edge and the town's bustling palm-lined
promenade is flanked with tempting shops, bars and eateries. If
you're lucky you'll be treated to a spectacular Flamenco dance
and live music in one of the colourful restaurants. Another
attraction might be the local summer fiestas which take place in
July and August. Journey time from airport: 30-45 minutes
approx.
Salou
Salou The biggest resort on the Costa Dorada, Salou is totally
geared to a family seaside holiday - modern, well-designed and
blessed with mile upon mile of golden sands. Apart from the
vast, gently-shelving beach with an exciting range of
watersports, there are pleasures aplenty.
A tree-Lined ribbon of promenade fronted by shops, cafes and
eateries, and a modern resort centre packed with even more,
including lively night-time bars and discos. Make your way here
as dusk falls and you can watch as the town's famous illuminated
fountain springs to life, a signal that the evening revelries
are about to begin. Journey time from airport: 20 minutes
approx.
PORT AVENTURA - SALOU (TARRAGONA)
PORT AVENTURA theme park in Salou, on the Costa Dorada, is about
one hour's drive south of Barcelona and benefits from excellent
communications by air, rail and road.
The park's theme is a journey of adventure through exotic lands
round the world.
Starting in the Spanish region of CATALUÑA, themed as a
typical Mediterranean port, the visitor is then transported
through the fascinating folklore of POLYNESIA to CHINA and its
Great Wall, MEXICO with its ancient culture and the Spanish
colonial remains and, finally, to the rugged scenery and
cowboy's homes of the WILD WEST.
Every land features major themed rides as well as
restaurants, bars, shops, attractions and live entertainment
typical of each country and culture.
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