Salou is located in the Spanish region of Catalonia on the Costa Dorada. This aptly named Costa (literally "the Gold Coast") extends from the north of Barcelona to south of Tarragona with seemingly endless stretches of clean, soft sandy beaches and crystal clear water. Salou is the undisputed capital of this coastline which is one of the Mediterranean's most popular playgrounds.

The resort is particularly favoured by British tourists, partly because of its proximity to the nearby airport of Reus which is only 15 minutes drive away.One of the biggest attractions of Salou is of course the mega theme park, Port Aventura, which is right alongside the resort. The world-renowned Dragon Khan rollercoaster, with no less than eight terrifying loop-the-loops, dominates the skyline for miles around. Salou also offers a host of other attractions not least of which are the beaches. The main beach of white sand is long and wide, shelving gently into the sea providing ideal conditions for young children.

The resort is fully geared to the needs of international tourists. There are a huge number of bars, restaurants and clubs. You'll find most varieties of international cuisine here as well as first class restaurants specialising in Catalan dishes with the emphasis on fresh fish, local produce and rice. Salou is ideally placed for exploring some fascinating cities and major tourist attractions, including the Salvador Dali museum at Figueres, the beautiful city of Barcelona with its fabulous Gaudi architecture and the awe-inspiring mountain monastery at Montserrat

Who goes there?
Salou is suitable for most tourists. There is something for everyone! Family bars and restaurants along with nightclubs for those wanting a more lively experience.

Things to do
There are lots of activities for you to take part in whilst at Salou, things such as going to water parks, visiting the beaches and taking day trips are most favourable. The beaches in Salou are made of fine golden sand and clear shallow water. There are lots of facilities available near the sea front to take advantage of.

Restaurants/Cuisine
Salou caters for most tastes as there are plenty of British pubs and many Chinese and Spanish restaurants. They each serve many different dishes and also fast food takeaways are available.

Nightlife
Salou has lots of lively pubs and clubs for the kinds of people who love a good party. There is also karaoke nights and quiz nights available in some of the resorts.

Shopping
Salou is great for shopping as there are lots of different shops around the area offering great goods. If you love to shop then you should seriously think about heading down to Tarragona or Barcelona which are great for retail therapy! And not far away!

Weather
Average
January: 9ºC, February: 10ºC, March: 14ºC, April: 16 ºC, May: 19º, June: 25ºC, July: 26ºC, August: 27ºC, September: 23ºC, October: 19ºC, November: 13ºC, December: 9ºC.

Currency
The currency used in Salou is the Euro.

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