From May to mid-October, the coastline of Salou is bustling with activity: the streets are crowded with tourists, the clinking of glasses of sangria is everywhere, and the aroma of paella is omnipresent.

The resort is primarily visited by families with children and young people. The Boulevard de Rey Jaume I is perfect for leisurely strolls. The Port Aventura amusement park is famous for its steep slides and water park.

Salou Beaches
All of Salou’s beaches have been awarded the UNESCO Blue Flag. The sandy bottom is clean and smooth, and the water is free of jellyfish.

Levante Beach is the city’s main beach, located along the 1,200-meter-long Boulevard de Rey Jaume I. One of the best amusement parks, Port Aventura, is located near the beach.

Playa Ponente Beach is less crowded. Locals also call it “women’s beach” because, at the beginning of the last century, it was customary for men and women to swim in different places.

Cavalla des Capellanes is surrounded by cliffs; access requires climbing a steep, winding staircase, which is why many tourists avoid it.

Cala Crancs is ideal for families.
Llarga Beach is the most beautiful in Salou, surrounded by a small pine forest.

What to bring back
The Bonavista street market is the most popular among tourists. Here you can buy everything from food to jewelry and even animals. Be sure to find ham, the main Spanish edible souvenir. Wine is also produced in Catalonia.

Cuisine and Restaurants in Salou
Street cafes are everywhere in Salou. Paella—rice with seafood or meat, seasoned with spices—is considered the main dish of Spanish cuisine. Also try fideuá: practically the same as paella, but made with pasta instead of rice.