Salou, Spain , on the Costa Daurada, is a beautiful seaside resort and tourist center in Catalonia . Apart from its string of beaches interspersed by rocky recesses , and its gardened walkway , one of its main attractions is the Port Aventura complex with its famous Dragon Khan roller- coaster ride. The extensive coastline, sheltered by Cape Salou, glorious beaches and coves with powdery sand give way to one another, enjoying a Mediterranean climate and offering limitless opportunities for relishing the sea and for all kinds of water sports. The long Paseo de Les Palmeres is one of this town's most representative places, where relaxation and entertainment are assured. All this along with the local cuisine, based on excellent products from the sea which has nurtured a hundred-year-old tradition of tourism thanks to its good climate and a coast with transparent waters.
Location – Salou, Spain is located at the coordinates: 41°04'30?N, 1°08'18? E
Reaching there - Salou's closest airport is Reus connected through a frequent bus service along with Barcelona airport . No-frills charters like Easyjet and international airlines like the Spanish national airlines,
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British Airways service the area. Book Iberia airlines cheap flights ticket online on mapsofworld.
There is also a regular ferry service operated by P&O Portsmouth and Brittany Ferries from the British port of Plymouth to Santander or Bilbao . Although it is a costly and time taking option it allows travelers to avail their own conveyance in Salou, Spain and in case of certain ferries the ride is also pretty luxurious.
Sightseeing - The Paseo de Les Palmeres, running parallel to the representative Llevant beach , is the town's principal street. This long boulevard - the principal meeting place for the town's residents as well as for foreigners - brings together some of the important tourist complexes . Along this busy walkway, beautiful examples of Modernist architecture attract your attention, like the tower of Cal Bonet , and the monument erected in remembrance of King Jaime I. When night falls, Salou focuses a energetic nightlife in and around this point, split between its numerous patios, bars, discotheques and restaurants. Many other cities and towns are there having excellent tourist infrastructure and places of tourist interest.
Accommodations – Scores of hotels of various denominations make it a tourist haven providing opportunities to budget travelers as well as luxury seekers.
Other features - The jewel of the Spanish coastline provides a wonderful gastronomic adventure to the gourmet explorer and a chance to thrill the soul to the water sports enthusiasts.
