The Costa Dorada 's wonderful beaches of golden
sand stretch for almost 240 kilometres from Barcelona
to Tarragona - it'll come as no surprise that the name
means the 'golden coast'.
Wide curves of soft
sands shelve gently into warm Mediterranean waters,
making this the ideal choice for beach-lovers. Whether
you want to do nothing more tiring than flick over the
pages of a magazine or take advantage of a range of
water sports, you'll be happy.
And, if sunbathing builds
up your appetite, you'll find plenty of bars and cafés
close at hand to refresh you with cold drinks and snacks
during the day. |
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The
safe, shallow waters and miles of sand found in Salou
and Cambrils are the perfect playground for children.
The long palm-lined
promenade that sweeps around the bay at Salou has recently
been improved, and is now bedecked with colourful flowers
and fountains to make those leisurely early evening
strolls even more pleasant. Check out some of the local
seafood and Catalan dishes, although if you prefer something
more familiar you'll be spoilt for choice with everything
from pizzas and fast food to Chinese restaurants. Nightlife
is friendly and informal, with vibrant discos and clubs
that keep up the pace all night. If it's an authentic
Spanish atmosphere you're after try Cambrils , where
you can sit on the quayside and observe the colourful
fishing fleet head out to sea.
For an unforgettable
day out, don't miss Universal Studios Port Aventura
, Spain's premier theme park, boasting over thirty rides,
including the Dragon Khan, the world's only eight-loop
roller coaster! Barcelona too is a must. |
