La Pineda is located in the Spanish region of Catalonia on the Costa Dorada. It's one of a trio of popular tourist destinations which all merge into one another along this stretch of coastline. Salou is the undisputed tourist capital of the Costa Dorada, immediately to the south west of Pineda, and a little further south there's the fishing village of Cambrills.

Pineda is by no means the liveliest of the three resorts and active teenagers would find the pace here a bit slow - but this is a perfect holiday spot for families with young children and couples seeking a relaxing sunshine break. There are plenty of bars and restaurants catering for both Spanish and international tastes and in the summer months bars and clubs stay open until the small hours.

But if it's wild all-night partying you're after you'll be better off in Salou. Most of the action is centred around the beaches and modern, palm-fringed seafront promenade, the Passeig de Pau Casals which extends for 2.5 kilometres and is one of the longest in Catalonia. Its most prominent feature is the Pines de Mariscal, a pine tree sculpture with fronds created out of huge metal dishes.

Who Goes There?
La Pineda is great for family holidays, but couples will enjoy the relaxing and friendly atmosphere as well.

Attractions
La Pineda is great for people who love spending time down on beaches as the facilities are great. There is a fantastic water park available that children will love, with fun rides, dolphin shows and slides. You can also grab a mini train ride that will take you into port Aventura that has some brilliant rides.

Restaurants/Cuisine
La Pineda has some restaurants and cafes around the resort and will cater for most tastes. They serve up fast food and Spanish dishes that should fulfil your appetites.

Nightlife
There are many clubs and bars that offer some entertainment on a night such as disco’s and salsa dancing. These clubs are great for unwinding after a long day on the beach.

Shopping
There are small shops around the resort that sell gifts and souvenirs, but if you want a bigger shopping experience you will need to go to the near by Tarragona which is only a short bus journey from La Pineda. There you will be able to buy things such as clothes and exclusive Spanish boutiques.

Weather
Average
January: 12ºC, February: 14ºC, March: 14ºC, April: 15ºC, May: 19ºC, June: 22ºC, July: 26ºC, August: 25ºC, September: 22ºC, October: 21ºC, November: 20ºC, December: 16ºC.

Transfer Time
The transfer time to La Pineda is approximately 45 minutes to an hour.

Currency
The currency used in La Pineda is the Euro.