Cambrils Holidays, Spain Just west of the lively resort of Salou, Cambrils is an attractive small low-key resort visited by Spanish and more discerning international holidaymakers. The seafront comprises a long sandy beach, a marina full of luxury yachts and a working fishing port. Cambrils is also renowned for the best fish restaurants on the Costa Dorada. Port Aventura theme park is eight kilometres away, while the Roman sites of historic Tarragona are 25 kilometres.
Reus Holidays, Spain Home to the regional international charter airport, Reus itself sees very few of the millions of visitors in transit. The great Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudí, was born here and the town has many elegant Modernist buildings, notably on and around the main square, Plaza de Prim. The striking church of Sant Pere and the town’s two museums are worth a visit, and there are some good bars and restaurants. Reus is most lively on market day, Monday.
Salou Holidays, Spain The most popular and heavily developed resort on the Costa Dorada, Salou is a lively playground for British and northern European package holidaymakers. The nightlife is buzzing though rarely rowdy. It has three excellent large beaches, an attractive promenade with illuminated ‘dancing fountains’, a water park with dolphinarium and a permanent funfair. Port Aventura, one of the best theme parks in Europe, is just two kilometres away.
Sitges Holidays, Spain Barcelona’s weekend seaside retreat, trendy Sitges was originally colonised by artists and intellectuals and is now a very popular gay destination. It may be the Costa Dorada’s most sophisticated resort but it has maintained its local identity and the Old Town has considerable charm. Sitges also boasts lovely sandy beaches, very good restaurants, a vibrant nightlife and chic boutiques. Visit in February for the riotous Sitges Carnival.
Tarragona Holidays, Spain A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tarragona possesses several very impressive Roman remains and an atmospheric medieval Old Town. Don’t miss the superb Cathedral, the Passeig Arqueòlogic, the Pretori Romà (birthplace of Pontius Pilate), the Roman amphitheatre and the archaeological museum. The Pont del Diable is one of the world’s finest and largest Roman aqueducts, four kilometres north of town. Tarragona also boasts good bars and restaurants.
