Costa Daurada Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, waves, and a historic stone building on a cliff.
A town with a prominent church with a red dome, surrounded by hills and dry vegetation.
A group of people walking through a street with fireworks in the background.
A person in a hat and dark clothing standing in front of a firework display.
Ancient ruins with a partially intact amphitheater, a modern building labeled 'ESCOLA EL MIRACLE', and a beach with people in the background.

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.

Hotel Jaime I

Hotel Jaime I

3 out of 5
c/ Logronyo, 15 Salou
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Salou. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 poolside bars and free water park access. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (865 reviews)
"Couldn’t fault the hotel had an amazing stay enjoyed every minute"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Hotel Jaime I
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 ...
6.2/10 (291 reviews)
"Bed comfortable. Air conditioning excellent. Pool good size. Only flaw is room needs updating. Reception staff 5*. Close to buses and salou within walking distance"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Rentalmar Salou Pacific
Blaumar Hotel Salou

Blaumar Hotel Salou

4 out of 5
C/ Joan Miarnau Ciurana, 4 Salou
The price is £80 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£80
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa 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 attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (486 reviews)
"Bed was poor. Partial seaview room you needed to hang out over the balcony to see it Bathroom drains smelt badly a few nights. Bathroom accessories non existent. Safe charge high at €6 per day this was not explained at booking. Location excellent and hotel quiet. Overall a nice hotel. Just a pity ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Blaumar Hotel Salou
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.
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 ...
6.2/10 (291 reviews)
"Bed comfortable. Air conditioning excellent. Pool good size. Only flaw is room needs updating. Reception staff 5*. Close to buses and salou within walking distance"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Rentalmar Salou Pacific
Port Plaza Apartments

Port Plaza Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Plaça dels Carros 12 Tarragona
Stay at this aparthotel in Tarragona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Port Plaza Apartments
Ancora Salou Apartamentos

Ancora Salou Apartamentos

3 out of 5
Autovia de Salou a Reus, 3 Salou
Stay at this aparthotel in Salou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions PortAventura World and Cambrils Beach are ...
8/10 Very good! (368 reviews)
"We were pleased with our stay. Note it, to get a breakfast we needed to go to another place. This was within a short walking distance. In that place we could stay all day long, having fun by a couple of different pools surrounded by tropical style garden.. It was pleasant!"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Ancora Salou Apartamentos
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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