Costa Daurada Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tarragona featuring heritage elements
Tarragona which includes street performance, street scenes and night scenes
National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona featuring interior views
Tarragona Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a garden as well as a large group of people
Plaza Imperial Tarraco showing street scenes and a bridge

Golden beaches, history and culture, pure nature and a host of destinations for you to make the most of your holiday mean the fun never ends.

Book one of our cheap trips to Costa Daurada and explore the unique golden sands that give this area its name, meaning the Golden Coast.

Spanning over 60 miles, stretching from the north of the province of Tarragona to the Ebro Delta in the south, this area has a lot to offer.

Take a look at our trips to Costa Daurada. The main attraction are its beaches and coves, which stretch along the coast, and which include Platja de la Roca Plana beach, Cala Forna cove, and Platja de Santes Creus beach. This last beach is completely secluded and wild, with no catering or other services, and if you’re lucky, you might even be able to enjoy a unique experience and swim with some bluefin tuna.

If you’re interested in seeing a bit of culture during your package holiday to Costa Daurada, you have the best example of a Roman town nearby. Tarragona can boast the honour of having been the capital city of the Roman province of Hispania Citerior, and has been declared a World Heritage Site of UNESCO. The Tarraco Amphitheatre, the Roman Circus of Tarraco and the old quarter, which was surrounded by Roman walls, are perfect examples of the type of architecture to be found along this coast.

If you’re looking to spend a day of fun with the whole family, you definitely won’t want to miss the most visited theme park in Spain, PortAventura, which is divided into six thematic areas that will delight children and adults alike. It offers attractions such as Dragon Khan, which holds two world records.

Whether you come for the beaches, the history or the many other possibilities it offers, one thing is clear: the Costa Daurada is one destination that’s not to be missed.

Where to stay in Costa Daurada

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Miami Platja

Miami Platja is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canina Punta del Riu Beach and La Pixerota Beach.

Miami Platja
Salou which includes rugged coastline, a coastal town and general coastal views

Salou City Centre

4/5(97 area reviews)

Unique features of Salou City Centre include the waterfront views and spas. Make a stop by Llevant Beach or Ponent Beach while you're exploring the area.

Salou City Centre
Tarragona Cathedral showing a coastal town, landscape views and a city

Old Town Tarragona

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Old Town Tarragona. You might want to make time for a stop at Tarragona Cathedral or Roman Circus.

Old Town Tarragona

La Móra

Travellers to La Móra praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Cala de la Mora and La Mora Beach.

La Móra
Hotel Jaime I

Hotel Jaime I

3 out of 5
c/ Logronyo, 15, Salou
The price is £61 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
£61
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Salou. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 poolside bars and free water park access. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (809 reviews)
"Fantastic family resort"

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Hotel Jaime I
Blaumar Hotel Salou

Blaumar Hotel Salou

4 out of 5
C/ Joan Miarnau Ciurana, 4, Paseo Jaime I s/n, Salou
The price is £67 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£67
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Salou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (390 reviews)
Wish I could Gatekeep this hotel
"The Blaumar has everything you could possibly want for a quiet relaxing family holiday. I’ve been here twice in the last year with different ages of kids and adults and it caters for young and old. The staff are amazing from the reception staff to the staff at the pool. Fantastic entertainment. The ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Blaumar Hotel Salou
Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona

Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona

4 out of 5
Plaza Imperial Tarraco 5, Tarragona
The price is £65 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£65
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tarragona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (988 reviews)
"The rooms need a bit of updating. More Sockets."

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2025

Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Port Plaza Apartments

Port Plaza Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Plaça dels Carros 12, Tarragona
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Tarragona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (284 reviews)
Great place to stay
"Port Plaza apartments are in a great location for the Port, the beach and the town. Check in was with a very helpful man who explained everything to us. The Aircon was good and the apartment was comfortable. We would return."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Port Plaza Apartments
Ona Jardines Paraisol

Ona Jardines Paraisol

2 out of 5
Carrer Ciudad de Reus, 19 , Bajo, Salou
Stay at this aparthotel in Salou. Enjoy an outdoor pool, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions PortAventura World and Cala Font Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (296 reviews)
Happy with our stay
"This hotel was a great surprise, it’s so hard when you read mixed reviews but I’m so pleased I went with this hotel. The receptionist was great, helped with all our queries and check in was super easy. The rooms were clean, well presented and a very comfortable double bed There was a lovely pool, ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Ona Jardines Paraisol
Rentalmar Salou Pacific

Rentalmar Salou Pacific

2.5 out of 5
10 Vendrell Street, Salou
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Salou. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions PortAventura World and ...
6/10 (254 reviews)
"Salou is a VERY hilly town. A lot of people encouraging you into bars and restaurants it gets exhausting. The hotel itself is EXTREMELY basic. Incredibly clean but you have to pay for everything including full size towels. You have to clear your room including any rubbish but staff are friendly and ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2025

Rentalmar Salou Pacific
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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